Recent content by dhanley1

5 gallon boil?

Looking into brewing my first stout to distribute for xmas gifts. Looking for tips and recipe suggestions

thanks for the input. this helps me with the next batch too as it is very hoppy

do hops really contribute that much? i know the flavors they contribute to an ipa but do they really add to the nutty warm falvors i was enjoying?

Im a new brewer and i decided to brew an american style pale ale. I used the extract recipe in "how to brew". It went through a vicious fermentation and after 2 weeks in the primary i bottled it and let them sit for a bit. When i opened my first bottle the flavor was just amazing...i was...

will do! Thanks!

Searching for local home brewers!!!! id love to discuss and sample beer with some locals

Hey guys!!! didnt realize there was a section for introductions on here!!! Im a new brewer with only one batch under my belt. Im 25 and from oswego NY and im looking for others in the area with interest in home brewing or anything beer!!! I successfully brewed an american pale ale suggested in...

Thanks

Should i worry or could this just be yeast that was kicked up when i moved the fermenter upstairs?

thanks..im sure its just me worrying too much

Im sure this is a common question but you will have to forgive me as i am new at this. I am just curious as to which circumstances call for more yeast before bottling. MY beer is becoming more clear due to the yeast dropping out of it id imagine and i am just wondering if i should be worried...

for my water i was going to use bottled water. I dont trust my tap water

Thanks all. I purchased the up to date version of "how to brew" recently and i will be keeping that by my side. As for my kit i am using a very basic starter that an experienced brewer i know set up for me and i will be carbonating in bottles. I could barely afford the starter so i wont get into...

thanks man!