Recent content by jbauer1

I am making a cream ale tomorrow and I want to add vanilla extract to the recipe. When should i put the vanila in? Boil, primary, secondary or bottling bucket? Thanks, :mug:

Okay, so I tried to make a cream ale a couple of brews ago and it didn't really turn out too well. I brew with organic ingredients, so here's what I made: 6 lbs. Organic light LME 2 lbs. Organic Brown rice syrup 1oz. Organic liberty hops pellets for 55 min .5 oz. Liberty for 5 minutes. 3...

wow! he should just drink rubbing alcohol, it would be cheaper and probably less dangerous.

I have a red in primary, I just to a gravity reading. It is at 1.010. It started at 1.040. If I'm not mistaken, that means there is very little alcohol in my beer (this is my second batch). Is there a way for me to kick up the alcohol? Maybe rack it to secondary on top of some additional DME...

Thanks for the update and the pic HeritageHD! I have not had chance to brew mine yet. I have been on the road for work. I have a red ale in my primary which I will bottle when I get home tomorrow. Probably will brew the cream ale on Sunday. I figure a week or so until the pineapple secondary. I...

Thanks HeritageHD, 1 lb per gallon seems about right. Is the idea with the puree to increase the surface area of the fruit? It sounds logical.

Hi everyone, I am new to brewing and new to HBT. First of all, let me say thanks to everyone on here for helping me out with your many experiences. I have made two beers so far and I am planning my third but I need a little help. I have tasted a few cream ales with different kinds of added...

:mug:Hi all, Great Forum! I just started brewing a month ago and I am hooked! So far I have made two beers and I planning a third. I love this hobby, and the online support is so great. Thanks for making my first two easy!