Recent content by MattTypeS

Innis and Gunn makes a beer that is aged in rum casks. One of the best beers I have ever had, incredibly smooth. I would imagine soaking oak chips in rum would give a very similar effect.

Mine was darker too...I think that's because of adding the LME at the start. Alot of people seem to put in a little of it...then wait towards the end of the boil to put in the rest and this creates a lighter colored beer (and gets rid of some of them "LME taste"). As long as it tastes good...it...

Thanks for the heads up! Im looking even more forward to this one being ready! How long did you guys let it sit in primary, secondary, and bottle before drinking?

From what I have read it's all up to you, I chose to do It so I could have two beers going at once. It's mostly just for hoping/flavoring and clarity.

Just brewed my second batch last night, chose the Liberty Cream Ale from Midwest supplies. Learned alot from my first batch. Started with 4 gallons of water this time and added 2 gallons of purified water that I had in the freezer (no wort chiller) to bring down to pitching temps. Tasted...

I've heard Red Hook bottles are good. Collected a few cases worth in preparation for bottling my first batch! It's such a shame having to drink so much beer to get the bottles needed...:D

Had their Black Butte porter last night! Amazing beers. Enjoy!

The temp might have played a factor too...it was about 80...right before I added the yeast. It was an extract kit with some steeping grains. So it might have turned out closer then if it was closer to 60, we will see what the fg reads! And yes, the waiting sucks!! I plan on brewing again next...

I've been trolling here for about a month now, soaking up tons of great knowledge. This is such a great site, with tons of helpful people. Anyways! I pulled the trigger on the Midwest Supplies groupon last month and got the Autumn Amber Ale kit with it. I made a trip to the LHBS yesterday to...

Just moved to Renton a few months ago for a job and was surprised at how many people home brew (I moved here from Memphis, TN and not that many people do it there)! I've been trolling here for about a month now, soaking up tons of great knowledge. This is such a great site, with tons of helpful...