Recent content by JoeBlow

Thanks for the feedback guys. Regarding the dry hopping, my first (only) experience with it was not so great. My first IPA was cloudy, my second was clear, the only difference (known) was dry hopping and using the secondary after 14 days for the first. So I’m apprehensive of dry hopping...

I'm looking for big and insanely hoppy. What do you think ? Dead Blow I.I.P.A Brew Type: Extract Style: Imperial IPA Batch Size: 5.50 gal Boil Volume: 7.00 gal Boil Time: 60 min Ingredients Amount Item Type % or IBU 5.50 lb Muntons Extra Light Malt Extract (3.6 SRM) Dry Extract...

Hey Guys, Need some advice. Only my 4th brew. Was hoping to bottle today but a check of FG was 1.018. Expected ~1.012. This was a kit from Williams. Yeast puffed up nicely, good fermentation at 12hrs, minor foaming in airlock. Everything seemed fine, in primary for 21 days @ 69-72F...

I got rid of my wife, I can do what ever I like. Smells great...

Seems low for OG and High for FG. But then again I'm a newbee... Estimated some ingredients. Using QBrew. Recipe test Style Generic Ale Brewer joe Batch 5.00 gal Extract Recipe Characteristics Recipe Gravity 1.066 OG Estimated FG 1.016 FG Recipe Bitterness 49 IBU Alcohol by Volume 6.3%...

Yeah, I considered not going for the re-boil. Being a little "clinical", but after it started I was glad as a paper towel boiled to the top. I left that embarrassing fact out. :o I guess during the panic I dropped it in. Everything looks good. My second batch went without any...

Brewed my 1st and 2nd batches yesterday. Not without some excitement. Batch one – Everything going great (too good). Put the water to the wort chiller, hot water from the return line, then pop! About a quart or so of tap water into my boiled wort. F@#$, friggen clamp was not tight enough...

Thanks shroomzofdoom... I'll check out Brewer's Apprentice. Good luck with your new endeavor.

I did contact William's Brewing and a new pack is on the way. I just hate to toss out the little guys....

Thanks guys... I'll do my first ever this weekend then ! I'll have ~3 days to watch it before I go on vacation.

My Wyeast was activated when I received it in the mail; package looked like the Hindenburg. Can I do anything with it? I received it ~ 8 days after they shipped it. I'm not planning on starting my first batch until January. I hate to throw away the little buggers if I can salvage them...

Thanks Bopper359… My first purchase was online from Williams. Unfortunately it was not it was not without some issues. The smack pack in my Wyeast was activated and the package looked like the Hindenburg. Then I notice the lid for the second fermenter bucket was not in the box...

Hey Brewslut, OK, I'll go year round... I'll try to take you up on the shop talk; once I have something to show up with. I'm just getting started and am looking to all you gurus for guidance. My first visit to a "local" shop was a little disappointing. Can you recommend some local shops ...

Hi Boys and Girls, Poking around on the VTwin Forum I read a thread "What's your Favorite Beer ?". Started reading and everyone likes their homebrew. Hum…. I think to myself; sounds like a neat endeavor for the off season. Surfed the web went to a local shop and I'm off. Ordered a kit...