Recent content by joshjob8

I've been steeping the grains around high 150s to low 160s. I am removing the grains before boiling. I've been following the included instructions to a tee hoping to get it right, but we haven't had any luck. I'll see if maybe we can lower our fermenting temp by about 10 degrees to see if that...

Hey guys. My buddy and I have been using extract brewing kits from a few different sources. Everytime we have brewed up a batch, the final product tastes grainy. It basically tastes like the smell of the grain we steep. We can't figure out what is going wrong since we follow the instructions to...

I lived in GI til I was 12. Don't miss living there, but do enjoy visiting.

We sure love our football, but we love hospitality way more. Red Fox is still open, and every game day is packed full of fans, both Huskers and away fans. I work for BNSF, and was working down in Amarillo for awhile. Really liked it down there. Reminded me a lot of up here. Wish I could have...

Hey everyone. I'm Josh. New to home brewing. My buddy and I bought a Mr. Beer a few months ago and made what was supposed to be an IPA. Turned out tasting terrible. For Christmas I got a kit from Northern Brewer, and we are attempting an Amber Ale. I've been a big fan of craft beer since shortly...