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I am drinking the AHS kit right now, which is very good, very close to the original pliny, but I like the kit better!:mug:

Welcome! I am not far from you in Chula Vista. I am dry hopping a Pliny Clone right now, getting ready to keg it up next weekend.

Helloooo People! Even in my limited time home brewing, for the life of me, I don't understand why you don't just brew something of your own that tastes better than Pliny IMO. I don't know, maybe I am just lucky, but my brother and I sat down and compared Pliny to a Pliny clone recipe, a lesser...

I wasn't all that impressed with DFH either, for the prices they charge. I am glad to see people recognize Ballast Poit Brewery in a positive way. When I really want to treat myself, I will buy a six-pack of their Sculpin IPA, the best tasting IPA to date IMHO! Total price out the door after...

I agree, Pliny is not all that hoppy. Overall, my opinion of it is, it is okay. I figure that anyone into home brewing should be able to beat it. It doesn't tickle my taste buds as much as other hoppy beers. I do have a clone recipe of it that beats it hands down!

Ruination, very overrated and overpriced for what it is.

Moyland's Hopsickle is pretty hoppy as far as I remember.

The beer was the AHS Pliny Clone. Preboil volume was 6.5 gallons, and the boil time was 90 minutes. I am surprised that the recipe directions didn't seem to account for the longer boil, unless 1.5 gallons boiloff is typical. Maybe my larger 15 gallon pot makes a difference.

My post boil volume yesterday for a 5 gallon batch was around 4.5 gallons, and my OG was 1.080, instead of the 1.072 target as listed on my recipe directions. I sparged with the amount of water the recipe instructions called for, so I think the reason for this is because my boil pot is 15...

Get him a Blichmann Top Tier Burner, it is all stainless, built like a tank, will last for many years of brewing.

Gave it another taste tonight. Maybe there is hope!

I recently brewed the AHS IPA, the kit. Everything went well, but I wasn't happy with the amount of hops in the kit, only because my last two brews were very hoppy IPA's. I wanted to try something different, so I ordered the kit. Being the experimentive type, without without asking for...

My first AG was a big IPA, tasted as good or better than my favorite IPA's, had no problems. Just make sure, whatever you decide to brew, that you have everything layed out ahead of time, stick to the recipe directions, hit all your temps and times, and you should be good. Take the time to...

It is now confirmed! I just purchased two six-packs of 12oz Sculpin IPA. I am happy!

Sorry, but anyone know if they do? Is it a seasonal thing?

I would recommend keeping your carboy in a larger plastic container, which is what I do while my beer is fermenting. This way, there is much less chance of breakage, as well as it keeps the liquid contained if it breaks while full. I also have a square plastic milk crate that it fits snuggly...

I also find that the initial hop goodness and aroma in my dry-hopped IPA's last about two to three weeks. So, drink up my friend!:mug:

When you add licorice: 1.) How much do you add? 2.) What kind is used? 3.) When do you add it? I happen to love the taste of licorice, but I stay away from the cheap stuff. I only eat the stuff that has real licorice extract (I can tell the difference). Is it harder to get a stout...

It came out great!

I didn't bother to take another reading. I just kegged it. I know that it is finished, 9% ABV based on the last gravity reading. I'm good, thanks! I will let you all know how this one turns out when I taste it in a couple days.