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Forum: Belgian Strong Ale 09-12-2012, 03:13 PM
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Posted By menisale
I did a side by side tasting of my Old World...

I did a side by side tasting of my Old World Pious vs Westmalle 8 and Rochefort 10. I had brewed the Old World on March 30 and then bottled in July, so still a little young in the bottle. So it...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 08-15-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,285
Posted By menisale
So I made this with the cold steeping back on...

So I made this with the cold steeping back on June 22 and just drank it for the first time last night. Incredible! All of the coffee and chocolate flavor but without the astringency that comes from...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-12-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By menisale
Do check it out. Jeff Bagby, former director of...

Do check it out. Jeff Bagby, former director of brewing operations at Pizza Port will be hosting the VIP tent and it will have great specialty and hard to get brews from around the country. ...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-11-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By menisale
I'm in Carlsbad as well and need to get more...

I'm in Carlsbad as well and need to get more connected to local homebrewers.

Also, a great beer event coming in our area. Great list of brewers, best VIP tent ever and all proceeds go to local...
Forum: California HomeBrew Forum 07-11-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,647
Posted By menisale
As a San Diego Homebrew Club, I wanted to make...

As a San Diego Homebrew Club, I wanted to make sure you are all aware of the BrewFest Encinitas. 100% of proceeds go to charity. A great brewery line-up and one of the best VIP tents ever.
...
Forum: DIY Projects 06-28-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,987
Posted By menisale
Yes, the MoreBeer conical was what made me...

Yes, the MoreBeer conical was what made me wonder. I'm going to try and go see one this weekend to see how they do it.

My concern was getting good contact because all I've read is about how...
Forum: DIY Projects 06-26-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,987
Posted By menisale
Peltier effect temperature control (TEC) for fermenter?

You appear to have great knowledge in the area of peltier effect and TEC.

Has anyone attached the TEC directly to the fermenter? Cooling with the metal to metal contact with heat sink. I have a...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-21-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,285
Posted By menisale
Cold Steeping my dark grains.

I'm brewing this again tomorrow. It will be my 3rd go round with this recipe. I obviously like this recipe. they have all been incredible.

I'm doing a 12.5 G batch and have a 10 G igloo MT, so...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 06-12-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,285
Posted By menisale
I still have a number of 22 OZ bottles left from...

I still have a number of 22 OZ bottles left from my August brew and it is incredible. IMHO this is a great beer fresh but really hits a new level at about the 9 month mark. The roast really comes...
Forum: Belgian and French Ale 05-29-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,793
Posted By menisale
I'm going to brew a 10 G batch of Saison this...

I'm going to brew a 10 G batch of Saison this Saturday and split the batch between a normal Saison and the Saison Brett.

The Boulevard websites says they bottle conditioned with various yeasts,...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 04-16-2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By menisale
I have the problem of the grain stinking to high...

I have the problem of the grain stinking to high h--l for a couple of weeks. How do you keep the smell down? i want to keep it and compost it.
Forum: Belgian Strong Ale 03-31-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 153,586
Posted By menisale
Has anyone done natural carbonation with this...

Has anyone done natural carbonation with this brew? I canned the final 5/8 G and plan on adding it at bottling.

Any thoughts?
Forum: Belgian Strong Ale 03-31-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 153,586
Posted By menisale
Just did the traditional. 8.8 Gallons. Pre...

Just did the traditional. 8.8 Gallons. Pre fermenter it tastes incredible. I also did the 3/4 gallons reduction but made it 1.5 G. WOW was that incredible.

Ended with a 1.094 SG after boil.
...
Forum: English Brown Ale 03-26-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 51,494
Posted By menisale
I made this recipe back in November. Sitting...

I made this recipe back in November. Sitting here at work drinking a bottle of it. It continues to improve. My LHBS raved over it. My only problem was I massed at too low of a temperature so it...
Forum: Belgian Strong Ale 03-25-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 153,586
Posted By menisale
Do I make the new world or the old world recipe? ...

Do I make the new world or the old world recipe?

I'm going to brew one of them this Friday but trying to decide which one. I've brewed the new world twice with excellent results. thinking...
Forum: India Pale Ale 03-15-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 38,114
Posted By menisale
I brewed the west coast blaster on 2/16. I...

I brewed the west coast blaster on 2/16. I kegged and bottled on 3/11. The sample tasted quite nice. It didn't seem to have the same complexity as the IRA but seems like a cleaner style.

OG...
Forum: India Pale Ale 01-23-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 38,114
Posted By menisale
Has anyone done a comparison brew of Mosher's...

Has anyone done a comparison brew of Mosher's Radical IRA vs. Jamil's "West Coast Blaster"?

Appears the main difference is Black Patent vs. Light Chocolate in your dark malts and a little...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 01-06-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,285
Posted By menisale
I've brewed this recipe 3 times now and it is...

I've brewed this recipe 3 times now and it is still one of my favorites. I agree with sticking with the mash temperature, you don't want any extra residual sugars. You will love it!
Forum: General Chit Chat 12-28-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By menisale
I just requested this book from my local library....

I just requested this book from my local library. Hoping it is beneficial. I've read his An analysis of brewing techniques and thought it was quite helpful. Being 37 years removed from college...
Forum: English Brown Ale 12-13-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 51,494
Posted By menisale
I brewed this on 11/15 and it came out pretty...

I brewed this on 11/15 and it came out pretty good. I took the keg up to my LHBS on Saturday and they had a couple glasses each. The feedback was good. The one true judge felt it was a little high...
Forum: Stout 12-13-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,549
Posted By menisale
I made this recipe as an AG on 10/29. I just...

I made this recipe as an AG on 10/29. I just moved from secondary to the keg yesterday. Upon tasting my hydro sample the raspberry is still over powering. Have minimal stout flavor or chocolate...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-10-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,527
Posted By menisale
I just received a PC as a gift so wanted to start...

I just received a PC as a gift so wanted to start canning my wort from tomorrows brew. my PC is only rated 11PSI. will this be sufficient to avoid B? If so, how long will I need to cook it? thank...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 11-02-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,884
Posted By menisale
thank you for the feedback. I too have been...

thank you for the feedback. I too have been using the dishwasher for over a year and hadn't noticed an issue but now hear that it is a problem.

So reservoir is almost empty so won't refill it and...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 10-31-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,884
Posted By menisale
Jet dry

my dishwasher has a jet dry reservoir and wife isn't interest in me emptying it. I assume this will cause an issue using the dishwasher to sterilize because of the residue of the jet dry?
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Forum: California HomeBrew Forum 07-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By menisale
http://www.brewfestencinitas.com/flyer/BrewFestEnc...

http://www.brewfestencinitas.com/flyer/BrewFestEncinitasFlyer2011.pdf

Looking forward to a great event. Hoping to see you there.
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