Recent content by Rkb1983

Thanks for the help folks. Past batches that went wrong were usually poor fermentation temp and/or, I suspect recipe issues that seemed like "probably a good idea at the time". I'll admit that a lot of what I enjoyed about brewing in the past was trying things that were a little different from...

So a little background: I started brewing two years ago, and probably got 12 batches. Mostly extract, a couple BIAB mini mash that didn’t turn out great. I don’t have a lot of time and money to dedicate to perfecting my technique, which I’ve come to terms with. Last year, my wife gave birth to...

Just made a 2.5 gallon batch with belle saison and simcoe/citra hops. Saving 1 oz to dry hop.

So I ordered one of the keg shaped Mr. Beer fermenters from Amazon so I could do some easy small batches that I can bottle right from the spigot. Turns out it's the actual kit which includes ingredients for the American Light beer which I think is just hopped extract and a packet of yeast. I...

Any update on this? I'm starting to lean towards trying the belle saison as well.

So I made this a little while ago with all Simcoe, 2.5 gallon batch, at these times: .5 oz 15 min .75 oz 5 min .75 oz 0 min It tastes great, and I'm just kicking the keg now. I can't believe how easy it is and how drinkable it is. I want to brew it again but with more and some different hops...

Guinness nitro IPA. I'd honestly rather have a 40 of malt liquor. It was just terrible, and I'm pretty good at appreciating beers even if they're not my preference. I just couldn't wrap my head around why anyone would like it. It tastes like crystal light powdered iced tea.

My friend ordered a couple kits from them and said the LME was in some bags, any idea where they get it from?

I brewed a Wee Heavy (extract) in June 2015. Fermented for about a month, and then secondary for 2-3 months. It's been in the bottles ever since. I used two packets of Nottingham, but fermented it too hot. I didn't cool it enough before pitching (I know, rookie mistake) and I was trying to chase...

I just kegged this up using simcoe hops and c40. It's really good.

I'm making a St. Paul porter, but I make 2.5 gallon batches so I bought the ingredients separate and just divide them up. It calls for .5 oz of cascade at 1 minute, but I have a .5 oz of cluster already. Can I just use that and not waste opening a new cascade? I mean I know I CAN, but just will...

How do you do the FWH with extract and steeping grains? Throw it in the water when you add the steeping grains?

I've been brewing for just about a year now, and have about 8 batches under my belt. Some have been ok, some have been eh, and a couple have been real stickers. It's always been one reason or another for why they didn't turn out good. I don't have the capability or desire to invest a ton of...

Is that from the brewery restaurant John Harvards that closed down in Lake Grove?

Sorry, I could've sworn I posted this in the extract forum. If anyone can move it that would be appreciated...