Recent content by csj

I have been using 120v induction cooktops (a 1500W Eurodib and now a Max Burton 1800W with stainless steel top) for almost two years and like the convenience. With the 1800W and a 10-gallon pot I can get 6 gallons to temp in about 45 minutes. I had an issue with not getting a rapid enough boil...

I came across this and did not find it in any other posts. Might be a good technique for infusing beers with fruit and other flavors. http://www.cookingissues.com/2010/08/11/infusion-profusion-game-changing-fast-‘n-cheap-technique/

I'll be in Las Vegas for the day and wanted to try Pliny on tap -- its not available here in Jersey. Is there a good place to try it in LV? Thanks!

I looked back on my notes -- sorry about the delay in adding data -- and found that the stats were in line for the Pliny Elder clone I was trying to make. I don't think it was the ferment temps, as the last two batches were temp controlled at 64 in a freezer with a temp controller. Both...

I make sure to dunk the bottles again in fresh solution and drain them before bottling.

I have a batch of bottles which have been soaking for over a week in iodophor (diluted). Is there any risk of off flavors, etc., or is glass completely impermeable? Thanks! C.

I've had three of four batches of beer made with WLP001 (Cal Ale) end-up with a weird, bitter taste. I also had it on one batch of Kolsch. The beer smelled plastic-like, and the bitter taste did not seem to grow (or lessen) with age. I thought it might be batches that I used bleach as a...

Has anyone had experience with High Gravity's Electric Kettle? http://www.highgravitybrew.com/Productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=157&idproduct=2352 I can't go the propane/natural gas route, and was wondering if this product would be good for 5 gallon batches. After bending the gas stove's top...

I used Beer Advocate's guide: http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/62. I went to Akkurat in Sodermalm twice (http://www.akkurat.se/), and they have a large collection of cellared Belgians as well as British cask ales. They also carry a number of US craft brews, and food is good. As for...

I am heading over to Stockholm, Sweden soon and wondered if anyone had suggestions for microbreweries or pubs in Stockholm. Thanks in advance for the Help. CSJ

I still have to bottle a batch of super hoppy stout on the remaining 3/4 of a lb of durian. Would this be beer as a dare?

Just tasted a finished bottle of wheat beer I racked on secondary with (frozen) durian for about two weeks. At 1/4 lb per 2.5 gallons, the end result has a slight bit of the durian smell, and an aftertaste of the durian. Kind of reminded me of an apricot kolsch I made a few months ago. Has...