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I've used that brand's blueberry puree in secondary and was pleased with it. I racked a blonde ale on top of it and it was very subtle tasting. It did give it a nice color.

I guess I made a cardinal mistake when i "ass"umed the chips would float. I'll check it at 7 days and just go from there. I guess another thing is I am calling them chips, but they are a little smaller than sugar cube sized.

Sorry to bring up an old post, bust i can see my oak chips laying on the bottom in the trub. Will it still impart the flavor of the oak if they are buried?

I did a mini mash. It was fun to watch this one ferment. It was going CRAZY!!

I was going to suggest Negra Modelo for a stubby bottle. They are pop tops (as opposed to twist off, I guess) so i would think they would work with a wing-capper

I was watching an episode of Drinking Made Easy on HDNet two weeks ago. They were in Asheville, NC, and went to a local brewery were they had a Randall. They actually roasted jalapenos on a grill and then dropped them into the chamber. Every Thursday they do different types of infusions. Thought...

Well I FINALLY got around to brewing mine. It's in the primary now, and when it gets to the secondary, I'm going to introduce it to rum soaked oak chips.

I found this review on the AHB page. Does adding the American Honey sound like a good idea? I'm new to brewing (have only made one batch, and that was last weekend) and think i may make this one this weekend. We made this one and it is AMAZING. Left in primary and secondary 1 1/2 weeks each and...

Thanks for all the updates and information. I plan on this one being the next brew that i try.