Recent content by WestEggBrew

thats the best part about this hobby, once you have your feet under you the possibilities are endless. I agree with the previous post, you will want to add to the secondary in the future. Adding cucumber in the boil most likely drew out the natural pectin, removing the refreshing quality, and...

I've invented the phrase "hot lager" for lagers made at ale temperatures. Feel free to use it just give me credit! The term "hot Lager" is a misnomer. lagering beers at Ale temps is how we come to have the delicious California Common Ale, or Steam Ale, which is typically fermented with Lager...

I would love to hear how that turns out. I have been planning a Rye IPA with pomegranate extract. Sounds similar.

what other hop alternatives has anyone come up with?

I would suggest dry roasting pumpkin seeds in an oven @ 325 for about 12-15 mins, or in a dry sautee pan then adding them to the initial grain bag.

Okay, so I have been noticing lately that when I rack to a secondary, most (if not all) my brews seems to darken up in the carboy after a couple of days. I have an IPA in now that has turned deep maroon, well away from the amber I was shooting for. I dont think there is anything wrong with the...

So, inspired by the "secret brew" discussion yesterday, and acknowledging that it is perhaps immoral to the brewers community at large to keep "secrets" I wanted to open a post up where any one can share that funky little experiment they have been working on. For my part, here are the ideas...

Also, I would check the pump you are using. Is it self priming, or do you need to prime it? I have had similar issues with the first pump I purchased, if the impeller is turning without pumping wort through the heat it creates could impart a tarry ashen flavor. Hope this helps.

I can say Im a bit of a mad brewer at heart. I dont keep recipes a secret for the sake of keeping them a secret, but rather that they are still in 'design' phase shall we say. Ideas Ive been kicking around: --Rye and Pomegranate IPA (a play at the Elleusinian Mysteries) --Mango and...

Pics?

Brewing up a batch of this right now. Can't wait to see how its going to come out. My wife and I took a trip last weekend to Asheville NC and she fell in love with the Green Man cider. This ought to score some major points.

Yeah, we all were/are tempted to start cracking into am brew early. Still, if it's good now, it'll be awesome later

Here is a cider recipe I've been working on for my wife. It's taken fro. The recipe section of this forum, but I've have tweaked it some as well. For what sits worth you may find it interesting. Materials needed for a 5 Gallon Batch Clean fermenting yeast I have used Nottinham and...

Just returned from a weekend trip to Asheville NC. My SWMBO let us visit Green Man Brewery and French Broad Brewery. What a great way to spend a sunny Saturday...

Welcome to the most rewarding and most taxing endeavor your patience will undergo. Are you interested in other brewing styles or are you primarily looking to brew high grav beers?