Recent content by xyxysdaddy

Well, being new to homebrewing I made a mistake--I lost a lot in my boil, and decided to simply replace that with water, so my Blue Moon clone turned out almost like a BM light. I don't do light beers, but I tell you what, my wife and her girlfriends love the stuff. Guess it's time to buy a...

Did you have the luxury of trying the original? One of the more unique beer experiences I've ever had. Of course this is coming from a guy who'd drink piss labeled Red Hook and call it great.:tank:

Surprised not more folks have commented here... I'm new to homebrewing but have pretty much always been a devoted Red Hook guy. My first batch was a RedHook ESB clone, then did a Belgian Wheat, next up is the Portsmouth Brewery Oatmeal Stout, and by batch five I WILL have done this Double...

I'm very new to the homebrew scene--and can't believe I waited this long. I did a Red Hook ESB clone for numero uno, jumping right into all grain brewing, and then was planning on a Portsmouth Brewery Oatmeal Stout yesterday but did my wife a favor and read through this thread and decided I'd...

I was intending on waiting until Sunday to take a gravity reading on my brew, but the folks at the shop I buy ingredients encouraged me to give it a look and take a reading today. So, I finally did and I must admit I am super excited. The guys told me that given it hit a record of 117 today...

So here is a question for you veterans: My brew uses Irish Ale Wyeast which I've read is notorious for working quickly. How soon after fermentation begins would you recommend I take a gravity reading?

Appreciate the feedback and I'll certainly keep everybody posted. Again, I was just going from the numbers that jumped in my head, but from the notes I was actually right in the 158 zone for the mashing. I hope it'll turn out well, was certainly enjoyable--so much so that my wife is insisting...

Thought I would give this a bump. As Red Hook ESB is my go to, I was stoked when I first saw Sun Rye come out. In fact, I'd put it right up at the top of my list of favorite brews. Was absolutely bummed when it was discontinued. Have any of you tried replicating any of these recipes listed...

First post here but I've been taking a lot of advice from the forums for the past several weeks leading up to my first brew. I have been talking about brewing for some time now and my wife finally said "just do it already." Not one to take baby steps, but one to certainly prepare for things...