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True. However, I believe it was "Brew Like A Monk" that let us know that they do share the same strain of yeast. Different temperatures are used & possible different pitching rates as well. Both of those variables will totally change the flavor of the beer, ergo...not the same beer at...

I totally agree seven. Hype is very powerful. It was quite good, & still have one bottle left in my cellar (for a rainy day), but I felt the 8 was a more enjoyable beer.

That is it. I am sold. I realize that Sierra Nevada doesn't make "bad" beers, but I really am not a fan of "Wheats". I was about to get a 6er of last weekend. I paused and refrained. I will get some in the next week. Thanks for the shared tasting notes. Dog

Do you do a secondary? (Many homebrewers move the beer to soon) I ask because Acetaldehyde is often times the culprit of "green apples". 1) You may be moving the beer too soon. It may need more time to condition. Some yeast produce more of this compound than others. To fix it: 1)...

Scooby, I think you are taking this way too personally. I am sure they meant no harm.

Adding Whole Leaf Northern Brewer Hops.

In Front of the Grant.

Open Fermentation. Shallow, Flat & Long Fermenters.

Adding Crystal Malt for Second Mash.

First Mash of the Day 5:00 a.m.

Yup. I even passed around to all my buddies. They loved it too.

Here is a link to the mp3. You can download it straight to your computer. Listen & delete. Or maybe save it for posterity. The Brewing Network.com - : Enjoy

The BN guys don't carry that kind of weight around. There is no ill-will there. I think that they are just playing up the risible effects that their comments made. The 08/08/20909 show made a mockery of the whole subject. I actually thought it has been a pretty funny episode. In regards the...

Wow that is a really bad experience. I have had a glass carboy hit the concrete too. I thought that was bad, but I never got hurt. Only my heart at the loss of a good beer. I hope you heal quickly, Dog

I must say it is interesting how similar tastes can become. I too listen to: Varieties of Reggae The Police Pink Floyd Peter Frampton Surf Guitar Rock Rush Just as my brewing moods are diverse, so are my musical moods.