Epimetheus
Well-Known Member
Recently I decided to sell all my HB equipment. My other hobby is HO scale trains, and I have time and resources for 1 of 2.
I found some HB bottles that were 4 to 5 years old. Popped several, and they foamed all over the place. A batch of porter and a batch of generic golden ale. Of COURSE I tried them. Duh.
I'd say my sanitation procedures were sufficient. They foamed much more than expected, but after the foam slowed down I was able to sample 6 oz.
The flavors were not on target, OTOH, they did not make me sick or give me lots of internal gas.
I have 20 lbs of DME. I will try a final batch of "breakfast porter or stout" with DME, a tea of crystal grains, and add final fizz with a block of maple sugar. If it works, I may try other DME and tea combinations. I do not have time for both hobbies.
Life is good when I have so many options!
I found some HB bottles that were 4 to 5 years old. Popped several, and they foamed all over the place. A batch of porter and a batch of generic golden ale. Of COURSE I tried them. Duh.
I'd say my sanitation procedures were sufficient. They foamed much more than expected, but after the foam slowed down I was able to sample 6 oz.
The flavors were not on target, OTOH, they did not make me sick or give me lots of internal gas.
I have 20 lbs of DME. I will try a final batch of "breakfast porter or stout" with DME, a tea of crystal grains, and add final fizz with a block of maple sugar. If it works, I may try other DME and tea combinations. I do not have time for both hobbies.
Life is good when I have so many options!