Recent content by OldSoulBrew

I can never wait overnight. My ritual since my first batch has been carb for one week, put test bottle in for 2 hours, consume. Let it condition in the bottle for another two weeks and then I try not to be tempted and let the rest sit for 3 weeks in the fridge.

These are my two newest labels. One for my passion of fly fishing and the other a tribute to my best companion.

I kept my logo nice and simple. I vary the colors according to the label its on. This one was cropped from a new label of mine

I bottled my first original recipe brew on friday (2/25) and checked on it today. There is a large amount of yeast already in the bottom of each bottle. It was my first time using a bottling bucket (used mr beer prior) and I added 2.2 oz of priming sugar to a 2.2 gallon batch of brew. I am...

you can pick up a 3 gallon carboy for $24

Worst commercial beer with a reputable name behind it: Natty Greenes Wet Hop Southern Pale Ale. Granted it was during a beer tasting in 90 degree weather, but it tasted like stale urine (no idea what that actually tastes like). Worst overall: Coors Light, alluminum flavored creek water.

Just brewed a 3 gallon porter on thursday evening, and a 3 gallon A.P.A. on friday. I had to get all of my brewing done before the girlfriend arrived from out of town for the weekend. So I have a few weeks to relax and just enjoy my previous batches.

So are you looking for a name for this Honey bee porter, or a new one you are currently working on? Whenever I am looking for names I think about any hobbies I have, or songs/artists I like, or something funny in my life.

I appreciate all your input. I am getting tired of drinking my thin, booster-filled Mr. Beer brews, so I am hoping this one works out as planned. Im thinking 10-14 days primary, then move to a secondary, or maybe bottle after 3 weeks in the primary.

I was going for a porter. As far as my recipe, any suggestions about changes to be made etc? Like most things, I have jumped into a new hobby and I am learning from mistakes. I have found with making beer that good brewing is something learned from both mistakes made, and good additions to...

Havent picked one out yet, I am open for suggestions. Being so new to everything I am not completely familiar with different results from different strains.

Hello everybody! This site has been a much appreciated place to search for knowledge on this new obsessions of mine, home brewing. I got the Mr. Beer kit for x-mas, and quickly learned that dumping little cans of Mr. Beer LME into a tub was not exciting enough to continue doing. I have slowly...