Recent content by efgilley

Arlington Texas...sorry for the confusion. Austin Home Brew Supply has a great website. I suggest checking it out. There are several HBS in the DFW area. :mug:

I hear a great deal mentioned about AHS (who has some great kits and information), but I need something local. I have been to all the shops in a certain area (I won't mention where because I don't want to offend anyone). As a beginner, I have recieved numerous bits of bad advice too lengthy to...

I can imagine dumping your beer could be depressing. :(

I would never dump beer in frustration. I grew up drinking bad beer, so I will manage! The smell is still present, but I will deal and buy clothespins for my nose when I drink it.:cross:

UPDATE...after transfer to secondary the smell is still slightly present and almost has a bright overtone. The taste was OK, but it was hard to overcome the smell. After reading several websites, threads, online books, etc. I have come to the conclusion that a sulfur smell might not be a...

Well here goes...This is my second attempt and I think I am doing something wrong. Recipe: Honey Brown Ale 1/2 lbs Dark Crystal 1/2 Chocolate Malt 4-6lbs Amber malt and Northen Brewer Hops (premixed) Ahtanum Hops for Flavoring Cascade Hoops for aroma Granulated Brewing Honey Doric Ale...

First batch was the Red Devil Ale Kit from EDME. Sorry about leaving this off the first time.

I have just bottled my first batch and want to start right away on the second batch. However, I am still working the kinks out of the process..(spilling tow gallons of iodophor in the kitchen, pitching the yeast without checking the temperature, checking the hydrometer with undiluted wort)...

I am currently brewing a Red Devil Ale from EDME. It was suggested that I start there by the guys at the Homebrew Headquarters. I really liked their store, but I live closer to Foreman's and the Winemaker Shop in FW. I am looking forward to making another batch soon!:mug:

Greetings, I have enjoyed reading the loads of information about home brewing, so I took the plunge and started last weekend. I live in the DFW area and was wondering if anyone had a store preference in our area. I live in between all four. Thanks for such a great resource!:rockin: