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Guys & Gals, just a general "feeler" to see if anyone has noticed anything when using german noble hops (I used Hallertauer) in german-style lagers. I brewed an Altbier and a Helles and both came out good and everyone enjoyed them during our little party. However, I couldn't help but notice...

Founders dirty bastard (malt bitterness) Vs. Alaskan ESB (hop bitterness) We stumbled upon an incredible comparison of two beers at our BCJP class here in Houston that displayed the difference between hop and malt bitterness brilliantly. They have an apparent bitterness that is very similar...

I brewed a batch of a Wevleteren XII clone way back in early November and when I was ready to age it at 50f for 7 weeks, I found out my fermentation chamber was broken. So I let it ferment at room temperature. Per the instructions in the link, I let it ramp up to 83F at the start, but had no...

I'm an experienced homebrewer, but pretty new to brewing bigger beers. I mashed my IIPA at about 150F and used white labs california ale to ferment. I made a starter of about 600mL. I used this method. I'm fermenting at 67+/-2 deg F. About 15% of the fermentables is table sugar. The OG...

I'm lautering my batch right now, but as I take gravity readings I'm expecting above 18 Brix (1.074), but getting readings from 15 Brix (1.060) and 18.5 Brix (1.076). I did a mash infusion, so there was more water in the mash tun than usual. Are these fluctuation caused by the grain bed not...

I went on vacation for a week and came home to find that one of my beers that I was keeping in the cabinet had exploded. I carefully opened another one and found it was way overcarbed. Not sure what went wrong and I'm considering it said and done. My question is - Is there anyway to save...

We have 12 brewers at this time. If you are interested in being a back up brewer, just let us know by replying to the thread. I haven't seen a thread go up this year, and I was bummed I didn't get to participate last year, so I'm going to volunteer to organize this years 12 Beers of Christmas...

I realize it's later than last years, but I've been keeping an eye out for the thread but haven't seen one. Is there one? Do I need to (gulp) volunteer to organize this year? I would love to participate!

I've made many batches of cider for my lady and figured I share the success we've had with the homebrewing commonwealth. It took many iterations, but I've got a great cider recipe that we both enjoy (and I'm not much of a cider fan!). It's dry but not sharp and very smooth with just a hint of...

I saw it during one of the NFL games last night. I believe it was a buffalo wild wings commercial. Essentially, they compared going to Bdubs for the game against going over to your "crazy mad home brew scientist's" place. I believe a "bratwurst ale" was mentioned. Sounds gross, but I bet...

I spend entirely too much time on these forums! Imagine how productive I could be... Bah that's boring!

My Oaked imperial whiskey stout was fermenting so vigorously that it blew the lid off of my bucket. I calmly sanitized the lid and airlock and replaced them, but managed to take a picture of the mess for all to enjoy. Here it is! This is inside of my DIY fermentation chamber. EDIT: fixed...

Who has tried this? I got a hold of it in Houston and loved it and would also love to make it myself. Has anyone cloned this brew? Can anyone offer any guidance? Thanks!

Just want to give myself some props for pulling this one together! :)... Lowe's did not have the 2" thick insulation that the plans call for, so I glued two 1/2" thick sheets together. A little rough around the edges yes, but it's been keeping my trappist at 69 for 2 days now without need to...

I have ordered the ingredients to brew a Dubbel Trappist from Austin Homebrew Supply. I ordered the "AHS Belgian Trappist Ale Dubbel" package. Anywho, I've brewed a couple ciders and a few beers so I still consider myself new at the art. Are there any tips or useful factoids that I should know...