Recent content by gb_thirsty

As it turns out, I have a spare fridge that will take a 6.5 gal carboy with room to spare, so I can handle the cold conditioning stage and everything. I ordered WLP060 to make it a true cream ale. Now that I know for sure I can manage fermentation temps easily, the gears are really turning...

Ok, I'm going to back off the honey down to 1-lb. The Danstar Nottingham dry yeast has similar properties to the WL cream ale yeast, though it is more of a broad use ale yeast. It isn't a blend of ale and lager yeasts like the WL, but it produces mild fruity esters and ferments well between...

Ok, here's my updated recipe: 1.00-lbs Pale Malt (Briess 1.8L) 1.00-lbs. Flaked Wheat 3.00-lbs. Muntons Extra Light DME 0.50-lbs Flaked Maize 0.75-oz. Spalt pellets boiled for 1-hour 0.50-oz. Cascade pellets boiled for 15-minutes 4.00-lb. Clover Honey boiled for 15-minutes 1-pack...

I've ordered from Homebrewers Outpost with good results. However, if you live far from Arizona, you should look for something closer if you're not willing to pay for expedited shipping as delivery times can be longer, which is a concern especially if you're ordering yeast and hops. They have...

This is my next recipe. I used a partial mash recipe posted on beertools.com by member "Vista" as the basis for this recipe. Honey Cream Ale 0.75-lbs Crystal Malt 1.00-lbs Pale Malt 3.00-lbs. Muntons Extra Light DME 1.00-lb. Muntons Light DME 0.50-lbs Flaked Maize 0.75-oz. Spalt...

Hi all! I'm from Syracuse, NY, and I am a homebrew rookie. I'm hoping to learn as much as I can from those of you who've been there and done that! See you all in the forums!:mug: