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I second that! In the basement is 5 gallons of American brown ale. A summer ale is up next.

15 gallons of Pale ale 5 gallons American brown 10 gallons of Lakefront IPA clone =15941.5 gallons

New idea for bringing beer. Silver spray paint and simple paper labels. Slightly cooler then repurposing old six pack holders.

That's awesome!

Here's a new one. Got the name from Jamil Z's BCS. Not the same recipe, but a cool phrase for a name.

Thanks guys. I'll definitely add some o those considerations. I'll let you know how I make out. IfI I mash higher, I should wind up with a less fermentable wort, which should retain some residual sweetness? Say 155 or above?

Bump? Anyone?

What about building a hop spider? I brew 10 gallon batches, typically hop heavy, and have no real issues with hop gunk now. I built it for about 10 bucks.

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I am looking at trying to brew a Irish Red on St. Patty's day. Trying to do something similar to a Saranac Irish Red if you've had one. Somewhat on the sweeter side, malty, almost no hop presence. I wonder if I've got to many things going on here?:confused: Here's my idea: 5 Gal. 5.3 %...

Take a gravity reading for a few consecutive days, once it's leveled out, and you have hit your target fg then, yes. Otherwise, bubbles every 2 minutes or so is still fermentation. I would wait.

Those are awesome! Nice work.

Give Blood is one of the greatest albums ever! Old Shai Halud is amazing too! Throw in some old SOIA and that's a great brew mix!

I think you are making an awesome choice. Self reflection is a powerful tool. We all need to be our own barometer and make changes according to how see things. Your choice has made me look at my own consumption. Best of luck. I'm sorry that things are tough right now. In sure they will be...

My wife is pretty supportive. She listens and can make conversation about beer brewing now. She went on a brewery tour and even asked serious questions. Every once in a while, she asks how much thing costs, buying I keep it in check, she is supportive. We have a 2 year old, and that time is...

I like to use modge podge and card stock.

Newest label.

5018.5 +5 of Yooper's Anchor Clone +10 House pale ale +5 Black ipa So...5038.5 Divided into 12 oz bottles thats 53,744 bottles of beer (on the wall)

Uphill Brewing. My buddy and I both live on top of big hills in upstate New York. Anywhere we have to go for ingredients, or supplies is up and down lots of hills. Seemed natural. Also, with the challenges of life and family, having something that uses creativity and imagination like brewing...