Recent content by FloridaCracker

So, sometime ago (IDK, ~8 months?) I built my MLT using this thread. I was/have ben very pleased with it. Espeacially since I haved ~$80 compared to my LHBS. I did use the sink line coil as a strainer and I can tell you that my first couple batches took a long time to drain... Those batches were...

This, my friends, is a widely accepted possible method (by archaeologists) of how our modern brewing evolved! I have done research on primitive fermenting, and this matches up to what I've found. (ie open fermentation in wooden trough burried in the ground, filtered using plant material, and...

*EDIT* Original post deleted due to computer glitch causing 2x post.... Sorry.

Thanks guys, Most of the judges were BJCP certified, however there were a couple novices, and I think a couple first timers in there...

This past weekend was a large competition (593 entries). I entered 6 batches. Overall I didn't do amazing, average 28... Here are the results: #- Category Style- Score- Best Quote- My Response 1- 9c- Scottish Export- 36- "Good drinking malty beer that hits many of the style guidelines"-...

Well, no good news... :( The competition was this past Saturday and I scored a 22... That's pretty dishearting when you've waited a year on something... The judge made some good notes that I'd agree with. "Watery..." Yes, it is a tad thin. "Not enough orange flavor to match the aroma" -Yeah...

Thanks Edmanster, I need to remember to practice patience! (I forget 3 weeks bottle minimum)

I tested my beer one week after bottling (Wednesday) and I don't know if I like it all that much. In the defense of the OP, I DID add 2x the hops on accident. However, it had a pretty strong sulfer smell to it and it hasn't cleared a bit. It spent one week in primary and now has been two weeks...

Hey Nick, Welcome! Your really gonna enjoy this hobby! The only thing I can say is that it is a true test of patience. Good luck with the brew and if you have questions about anything there are some great beer mentors on this site that are happy to help! Florida Cracker

I ordered 250 a couple months ago and have been very happy with the result... But... I've been cherishing them too much to actually put them on a brew. I drew my logo, scanned it onto the computer, and then sent it off. Their site is very easy to work with , and I had my caps less than a week...

Drink away. I seriously doubt there is anything harmful in there.. If it's been in a plastic container that isn't rated 1 (Like PET bottles) then you may have some oxidization which can affect taste... But I don't think you'll have a problem.

Just a little FYI, marijuana/hops/corn/tomatoes do not give off IR heat/thermal image/IR signatures. Now the fact you were heating up your garage probably triggered the IR thermal imaging sensor. As for hovering over your hops, they are seeing if you are hiding anything among the hops. The do...

Nice label... But I came here to see a labeled bear.

I brewed a scottish ale back in March for a local compititon. I used heather tips as the bittering agent (bought from LHBS). I did HOURS of research to build the recipie, and this was before I switched to all grain. It was supposed to be in the secondary for 14-31 days, but due to time...

Ohhh Noooo.... :cross: My Williamette was 7.5%aa and the Saaz was 3.3%aa. The calculators I used averaged it out to be 46.55 IBU. I geuss it's not a light hybrid. I will still let you all know how it turns out.