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I don't believe there is any way to tell variety until they produce hops. I would keep it as a hobby and either plant them, give them away, or make them compost. My hop garden is getting overrun with new plants popping up everywhere, I have come to terms with pulling up the extras an adding...

Thanks for posting that. It might have been why my numbers did not make sense for an oatmeal stout I made in feb.

For what it's worth. I soldered two 90 degree copper fitting on to my wort chiller. Just incase the hoses leaked water (ie h2o getting past the hose clamps) the h2o would drip onto the ground and not flow into the kettle. When I first built my chiller I bent a 90 in the tubing, then thought it...

Just wanted to second this. I did my 1st all-grain with my new setup. Also 1st time using BS for a brew. BS said to heat strike h2o to 166. I had most of my h2o in the tun at 155. I kept removing heating and adding till I got to 166. I doughed in and mixed. After covering and waiting...

I made my 1st batch last summer. Used wine yeast. I did not use any campden or finishing additives. I let it age at about 60-65 degrees for almost 3 months in a carboy. I did not add any priming sugar as I wanted a still mead. No bottle bombs here. It tastes great after aging almost a...

Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, hop for a hop (brake his legs so he can't hop). Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I live in Bridgton. I might have some cascades coming soon as well

I have a bunch of small fuggles hop plants in small pots, free for the taking. PM me if interested.

Congrads on your 1st AG batch. I finally took the AG plunge last thursday. I too was impressed how easy it was. I got 1.044 w/ about 6.0 or 6.5 gals. My biggest mistake was not stiring the mash enough at the begining and realized I had hot and cold spots. My porter is now it the...

Mind if I add my .02.... I ferment in the primary until the bubbles commence to about 2 a minute (about 3 to 4 days). Then I leave it in the secondary for 1 week. I read this guideline in a homebrew book. I have always done my secondary fermentation this way. Perhaps I should go by the sg...

Sebago brewing has 3 resturants in southern maine...Portland, Gorham and So. Portland. I'm not sure where the make all the beer. I do know that you a can get party pigs (growlers) at the Maine Mall location, I not sure about the others. Nice to meet ya Broadbill Guess I should...

Yes, Shippyard makes some tasty brews. Old thumper, Bluefin stout, and Prelude are among my favorites. They have pumpkin head ale in sept - oct (one of the best around). The Export ale is also much enjoyed. :mug: Newbrewoob, Glad I could help. While your out at that brew shop swing...

Opp's sorry I miss read your post. Oakhill bevrage in scarborough has a bunch of micobrews and exotic brews. They also have homebrewing supplies in a limited selection. Though not savy on the HB front, the owner is very welcoming. Look for them behind McDonalds off RT1 at Oakhill corner in...

There is a great HBS in Gray, just off the turnpike. The Hop Shop http://www.thehopshop.com/ - Ed is the owner, great guy and knows his stuff. He always has a couple of batches going in the shop. To get there go north on the Tp take the Gray exit, go right then south on 100. He is soon after...

I live within a stones throw of Sebago Lake. I love the summers and also the winters. I can't imagine liviing anywhere else. Cold winter nights are perfect for enjoying a hearty stout.

I have always used bleach to sanitize my brewing equipment. Star san has got my attention. Can I really fill my fermenter (6.5 gal. plastic bucket) with star san, wait a bit dump it out, and fill with wort? No rinse and no drying? It just sounds too good to be true.

I'm a newbie here, but I have several batches under my belt. Is the only reason for a short boil (15 minutes) to prevent darkening?? Since I brew mostly porters and stouts I'm not worried about color. Or should I be? Does the camaliziation (<<is that a real word) cause anything more than a...

I did a google search.

Hello all, I'm a new member from Maine. :mug: Nice to meet everyone, Jeff