You should look up Aztec brewing In Vista, Ca. They make beers with a Mexican spin. They make several brews like Hibiscus ( jamaica ) wheat, Chipotle IPA, Cacao Chocolate Porter and a few others.
http://www.aztecbrewery.com/
I've reused all the bottles is use many times, clean them out good with a bottle brush. Then I use the oven technique described in John Palmers How to Brew. Let them air dry then wrap the top with aluminum foil so it's tight and bake in the oven slowly raising the temp to 340 for an hour. Let...
I haven't heard of using whirlfloc to prevent boil overs but I use a spray bottle with distilled water in it. I just mind the kettle when hot break happens and when I add hops. If it starts to boil over I spray the foam vigorously. The only time this method hasn't worked is when I wasn't...
I'm new to this myself but from what little experience I have, I would say.
It really depends on how much beer you want to have at the end of the process. Accounting for all loss at every stage of production. This can only be accurately calculated by knowing your equipment and ingredients then...
Thanks again for sharing your process. I'm fairly new to home brewing. Only six batches under my belt. I too decided on RO water as a base and use the same water adjustments and acid malt to calculate mash ph. I'm wondering what PH you shoot for on a high gravy beer like this? I've read and...
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My Grandfathers side of the family is from Falkenberg Sweden. I have been searching the Internet trying to find recipes for two Swedish style brews. Lageröl and Bayerskt öl. If Anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you