Recent content by Leaky barrel

Nevermind i just saw you instructions to build. I got so excited i posted that request before reading the whole thread. You're a genious, somehow the idea of real ale at home has never occured to me. I love it!

Wow! Please post instructions to build that. I have to have one of those!

I brewed a stout once with juniper berries and ginger root, then oaked it in the secondary. My brew shop owner thought I was crazy when i showed him the recipe i had written. So when it was done i tried it and was pretty dissapointed. I had a few bottles and ended up letting the rest of the...

I live in Maryland and its pretty humid here. I just put a sweater over my carboy. Works great.

At nineteen though tip a few back i say!

I know in Maryland you can drink in your own home with parent/guardian permision at any age, although they may be liable for any consequences resulting from that underage drinking.

Rouge brewery already used the name you need.... Dead Guy Ale! heres to you crazy kids.

Raise your hand if you think the best part of homebrewing is the equipment and trying to make it yourself.

Good info from everyone, thanks. I think I'm going to end up doing this myself. That seems like the cheapest bet.

You don't need a thermometer that is acurate to the exact degree. Remember people were brewing beer before thermometers were made. If you miss your temperature by a few degrees your still gonna make beer. so buy a cheap dial thermometer from any kitchen store and spend the money you saved on an...

I've always used carboys myself, but this past weekend while brewing at a friends house i used his plastic bucket, and I found it to have huge advantages. First they are so much easier to clean, second they dont break, third they are easier to transport. Carboys of course have their own...

Does anybody know of a supplier that sells brew kettles made from kegs, or should would i be better off just taking an empty keg to a metal shop and having them fabricate it to my needs?

Never thought id have a reason to go into my kitchen (and garage) and count them but it turns out i have 43. Mostly pint glasses from different breweries and bars.

1. Dogfish Head 2. North Coast 3. De Groens 4. Wild Goose 5. Smutty Nose

If you have a parking lot in front of your apartment brew there. You'll attract a lot of curious people who may be interested in brewing.