Recent content by wishmaster84

Thanks guys! I will more than likely stick with the recipe. Ahs sells a 1%alcohol booster and I have heard it works good. Would you also discourage me from using that? If you think I could pull it off using that and still get a good beer any additional recommendations?

Thanks for all the great information! You all have been very helpfull and I am learning more and more ever day. my final question: I purchased 2 of these kits. Would there be anything wrong with just combining them to get a higher abv? It would obviously double the kit meaning more malt, so...

I used Hopville's BeerCalculus free recipe software to give me a better idea of what I was going for to increase this Blonde ale's alcohol % Could anyone take a look at it and let me know what you think? Any suggestions/comments? Will my beer turn out any good? Thanks guys...

Great point in regard to the bitterness. Any advice as to how much (Extra bittering hops to use?) Any specific kind? Should I just double the same type of hops that comes with the kit?

Im not trying to make vodka. LOL The reason I ask these questions is that my favorite beer is peactree blonde ale made here in Knoxville, IA (8.5%) I am new to the hobby and am simply trying to understand the physics behind it and to make a beer a little stronger. (Not 40% alcohol) Anyone...

I appreciate the good advice. I have brewed one beer already (True brew IPA) and it was delicious (Just not high enough in Alcohol %) I love beer but I also enjoy a strong beer. :drunk: I want the tastiness along with the buzz!!!

Ok. So I purchased a Blonde ale recipe from Midwest Supplies. (I am new to brewing and should have gone with their Belgian Trippel.) I called to see if I could get an exchange and the answer was no as beer kits are a perishable item. (Understandable) but the reason I wanted to go with the...

Funny you mention this website! I just bought his book a couple of days ago and it was delivered today! :D

Thanks a lot for the info! I really appreciate it! I am new to the hobby but already enjoy it very much! To answer your question: Is the point of brewing beer to get a buzz or to have good beer to drink? My answer is both!!!! ;) Thanks for the warm welcome! Hopefully I can brew a beer that...

Okay. So I am new to brewing and my first batch had a very low alcohol content. (Not 100% sure as I had no idea how to use a hydrometer) I drank 12 and not even a buzz. I received a few answers on another thread I posted on this subject. I was told to use more malt extract and even adding corn...

Thanks a lot for your answers and help! This forum already is awesome. I could tell there was some alcohol but not enough (For my taste) Any ideas on how much extra Malt extract I should use to increase Alcohol percentage? Corn sugar sounds like a great idea. Any suggestions on how much to use...

I am new to brewing and brewed my first batch of beer. It was a True brew IPA kit. I followed the instructions exactly. The beer came out well (Color,taste and carbonation) but I swear there was little to no alcohol content (I drank 12 and not even a buzz) The kit contained the following...