Recent content by bluesman88

I use Beersmith 2. I can keep track of all of my brewing needs there. It's a comprehensive brewing software package.

After kegging from the primary I cold crash and lager at 34F. I've never had a problem doing that way.

Right now nothing but last night I had a Twin Lakes Ofest that was really delicious. I need a beer right now. I'll be back in a minute. :)

I want to try a blind tasting with Torpedo and Celebration...just for fun. I think I can easily tell them apart. There's only one way to find out. :)

I have on tap: Belgian Pale Ale Cali Common Dopplebock Bo-Pils Barleywine Apple Cider Belgian Dubbel Quad I'm brewing a Hefe Weissbier this weekend.

I just got the word today that I'm in for NYC. Guess I need to make a big starter right away. :mug:

I was talking to the DFH engineering manager at our brewclub meeting at The Dogfish Brewpub last week and he said they are in the process of a huge expansion right now. They have three brand new fermenters that they are installing and hope to have up and running by August. He said that it was an...

Kaiser is a great asset to our community. I'm planning to do a triple decoction German Pilsner very soon. This will be my first triple and I was wondering if I should bring the decoction to a full boil for a given time or just to boiling then flame out.

I usually get 70-75%. I could probably make some adjustments to get that higher which I probably will someday, but for now I'm making real good beer and happy where I'm at with regards to efficiency.

Would anyone like to share their favorite DIPA recipe. Thanks! :tank:

Maybe try Freshops Zeus. I personally haven't tried them yet but they smell really nice.

Thanks for the recipe!

Hey Thanks!

I use a combo of 1lb. Cara Amber + 1lb. Cara Red in my AAA. It has great color and clarity. I have to agree with BobNQ3X in that I would nix the Vienna or at least cut it back to < 5% and go with 75+% 2row. JMHO.

I am planning to make an all-grain Trad German Bock. Would anyone like to share their recipe's or thoughts. Thanks!