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I am pretty sure that, from what I have read, carbonation will last quite a while in a bottle of beer that has been bottled from a keg. I use the fantastic BM bottling thingamajimee, but mostly serve the beer within a day or two. I am entering a few contests this year, and some are a few...

Just had my first bottle of this last night and was blown away. I can't seem to find a direct recipe match anywhere and was hoping someone may have an idea on a recipe formulation. I would rate this as the best Farmhouse Ale/Saison that I have tried. :rockin:

Here is a shot at a logo.. 2 names that I am thinking of (my brother and I brew together): 1. Krekelbrau - Krekelberg is our last name 2. Cricket Mountain - that is a literal translation of our name in Dutch/German Not sure which name I like more...

Man I love this Hobby! :ban:

I am a big fan of this yeast as it makes a very versatile addition to many styles. I use it for Roggenbier and a couple of different types of German wheat beers. For reference, it is a blend of Ale and Bavarian Wheat yeasts, with good banana esters and clove phenols, but not at the level of a...

I am looking to create a new recipe that I will be entering into the Minnesota State Fair Homebrew contest this year. I want to enter into one of the Stout categories OR the Specialty Beer category, but am leaning towards the American Stout style. Also, I am from Minnesota and would like to...

and the beer turned out great. I made a Cream of 3 Crops AG, and the beer was incredibly smooth and refreshing. No additives or anything. For those who don't know or live down south, Lake Superior is super clear and cold, I think the clarity is around 40+ or so. Anyways, it was fun to do...

:mug: Having been on the "Internets" since 88, Web since 93, and remembering when you had to buy a CD with the Web Links, I have been on forums, or simliar, for almost 23 years. (Damn, I am getting old now me thinks) Anyways, just have to say the users of this forum and the forum itself...

While I brew a lot of styles, about 50% of my beers are using the West Coast yeast strain/type. This includes some dry stouts, pale ales and IPA's mainly. I have been using 1056 exclusively with a starter and brew AG with decent temperature control. SG usually in the .50 - .60 range...

I typically make 11 gallon batches between 1.048 - 1.060. I have a 15 gallon BK, 70 quart cooler - AG. Infusion/Batch Sparge Method. I am pretty consistent with 70 - 90 minute boils, but may want to go longer for certain beers. Here is the question: Is there anything wrong with starting the...

There has been a few questions/topics on Kolsch yeast and fermentation times recently, so I thought I would post the progress on a recent batch. Not that it is important! I just though it might be good reference. I brewed an 11 gallon batch on February 16th. I used a very style-oriented...

Brewing a Kolsch today, and I might need to let the wort sit for two hours or so before I can boil. Full boil volume, mashing and sparging all done. See any problems with this????

In designing my HERMS system, I was assuming I would fly sparge. Is there any reason why batch sparging wouldn't work? I assume you could just recirculate after the sparge water is added. However, would the lack of stirring be an issue resulting in the need to fly sparge? (I dont really want...

I don't have my HERMS set up yet so I only do single infusion at this time. I make 10 gallon batches with 15 gallon HLT and BK pots and a 70 qt cooler. I am brewing a classic Kolsch recipe this weekend and would really like to get as close to style as possible. Looking to make a dry and clear...

Pardon the "pretty" glass, I just thought it looked cool! Grain 63% 15.00 lbs Pale Malt 2-Row (US) 1.036 17% 4.00 lbs Crystal 20L 1.035 2% .50 lbs Flaked Wheat 1.035 10% 1.5 lbs Belgian Candi Sugar (Clear) 1.036 8% 2.00 Caramel Wheat Malt 1.035 Hops 2oz. Cascade...

I began making a starter yesterday for a 10 gallon Kolsch recipe. I am using White Labs Kolsch yeast, and I was planning in creating a 2L starter to split between 2-5.5 gallon fermenters. I was planning on stepping up over a few days, and last night I started the process. I realized I made...

First of all, Thanks to everyone who has helped so far and provided feedback. Really appreciate it! My design is almost done, and I will post drawings soon. I do have questions around water and cooling that I would love some feedback on. As a note, I am looking to have the system...

Just wondering if this sounds plausible... I almost exclusively keg, but once in a while I need to bottle. Usually it is for a friend that is splitting half of a 10 gallon batch, my half going to a keg, his/her half to bottles (and naturally carbing the bottles). Here is my thought...

Just an fyi in case anyone is thinking of buying from this jackarse.....I would really be bummed if something like this turns off people to the hobby. What an a-hole. http://www.startribune.com/local/83307797.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUr

Hi all, I was hoping you could help me in narrowing down the type of brewery design and build I should be considering here shortly. I have read a ton of posts, searched this site and elsewhere for information, and have followed builds of other brewers here, but am still not sure the approach...