Recent content by Ricmcam

I only have one so far and he has just passed his first birthday. We are self employed so we are able to watch him a few days a week to keep him outta daycare. Can't wait to be able to go do things with him, probably have to wait till he can walk though. i can still remember my Grandpa taking...

Thanks you for your service, and sacrifices!

I like bottling, of course I have not started kegging yet so I'm not sure what I am missing. I bottle in bombers so it is less work, plus I usually drink at least a pint at a time anyway.

Like the song says; "Don't worry..........Be Happy" :mug:

Just hit costco the other day before a B&B outing with my wife. i went in saying they never have pints of decent craft beer. Had to eat my words! Great surprise! I just see the market rapidly rapdly maturing. if you're still just focusing on the same ole Bud, coors crap your sales have to be...

Does anyone over 22 still drink this stuff? ;)

I prefer 22/24 ounce beers and bigger glasses! Much less work, better gifts, and who just drinks one beer anyway!? :rockin:

I absolutely love em, so far in my short brewing career I have only brewed ales and one braggot, but I know some are in my future. ;)

Thanks for your service, and get back safely!

I received a "True Brew" double IPA kit for Christmas and have never brewed a double IPA before The instructions say to dry hop three days after fermentation is finished, and bottle 7 days later. I usually let my brews stay in primary for about a month before racking. Anyone know why this kit...

I also spent a lot of time reading and doing research before I tried the Dead Ringer ale from,northern brewer. I loved it! Everything I read preached about the importance of patience. My son-in-law could not get over the fact that I had not sampled it until it was botted, conditioned, and...

Just got my first Grandson a bit over five months ago. One of the high points of my life, gonna spoil the crap out him! :mug:

Ok so I've been hanging around this forum for a few months now absorbing all,the information I can. Great information from a bunch of wise people. Just did my first brew, and you would expect that I coud have at Least followed a few basic intructions. That together with the great...

Ok so I've been hanging around this forum for a few months now absorbing all,the information I can. Great information from a bunch of wise people. Just did my first brew, and you would expect that I coud have at Least followed a few basic intructions. That together with the great...

I think I have most of the elements needed for my first couple brews. I have read that you should only use food grade buckets to ferment in, and have also heard that the Lowes buckets will work. Does anyone know for sure that the Lowes buckets are safe?