Recent content by SimonSays_BREW

My time as an architecture and photography student, as well as my old hoppy of graphic design, I agree. Less is always more.

thanks for the info. I'll cut back the crystal and maybe add in some pilsner and pull out the Hallertauer.

I needed a study break earlier and decided to make up a recipe in iBrewMaster. I used my limited knowledge on the flavors of the grain, and the even more limited knowledge on hops. This is what I came up with, 4.5lbs White Wheat Malt 4lbs Crystal Malt 2lbs Munich Malt 1 oz Cascade (60...

I like the pirate theme. I haven't come up with anything myself yet, but I have only been brewing since September.

You could make a Berliner Weisse with a raspberry syrup. I've had it with Woodruff before in Berlin. Wasn't bad, just tasted like a green apple jolly ranger. Not exactly my favorite type of beer, but it will give you the red colour.

hahaha. What about a Belgian Sour (with cherries)? spooky because it's a sour beer, and cherries are sorta christmassy right?

Thanks. My brother created the label as a suppress for me. He is working on a label for my second beer (first all grain). I'll post it up when it's done.

my first home brew

How about animals? I can't grow any type of fruit or veg around my house. My back garden can be like an animal sanctuary at times. I wouldn't imagine they would eat hops, but I thought they wouldn't eat hot peppers and they did.

I need a name for a Belgian Tripel fermenting. My brother is working on a label for it right now. The three names that I like out of what we have come up with are, Tripel Trouble, Dear Abbey, and Drunk Monk. The only thing against Drunk Monk is there is already a Hefeweizen by that name...

Hey all, I have lurked this forum for a couple of weeks soaking up the knowledge and decided to go ahead and join. My father brewed a long time ago when I was very young, but stopped before we left England for the US when I was 5. I have been interested in home brewing for a while and there...