It sounds like a nice idea but have session beers caught on enough in the US? I can't say I look out for them but i can't say I see a lot of them either (At least bottled/Canned).
Yeah sorry I've been really busy... Took the pictures. I haven't heard of any of these except for The Duck-Rabbit because that's a reference to one of my favorite games (does anyone know what game?). And I've had fireside chat but it's a good one. Im looking forward to trying them. I love...
Yeah Son of Malice is there second biggest seller to transcend (flagship). Just don't drink drunkle the same night lol. If I had more room I would have tossed in transgression with is another great IPA from them.
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You can really start anywhere I guess it depends on you mood lol. I haven't had a few of the IPAs yet I just know they are going to be good because they breweries are awesome. FYI the Heathen brewing beers are there very first run at bottling. They are becoming a very popular brewery for...
If you need help I'd like to offer it. I live in the pacific northwest with access to Cali. If you need more high end beer I can offer a three way trade as i would like to try some stuff from NC. I think what you are doing is a great idea and may do the same one day.
Usually High alcohol beers will get smoother over time and allow other flavors to come through but hops and some spices will mellow out. I generally will age imperial stouts, most barrel aged beers and some sour beers. As far as I understand there is no real rule about time frame... only...
I've had this happen to me plenty of times. I wouldn't be concerned at all. I've been told that the yeast would consume the star san but like Bigsumpin said, the krausen would cause positive pressure pushing everything out. After that the CO2 produced by fermentation should protect it.