Recent content by smithjw24

I use pilsner malt carapils and Vienna and saaz for the hops.

So I am gearing up to brew my German style pilsner for the third time. Both time I brewed the pilsner I stuck to a very strict triple decoction schedule. Both brews were a success, and boy did it teast great. So my buddy and I constantly argue whether or not we need to decoct, or just simply...

Wow sounds like you got a real good culture of yeast . When I use carboys to ferment I only fill them up almost to half way. How much space did you leave?

Wow lots of good ideas, thanks for the replies. A friend of mine brought back a growlier from a brewery in Russian River area that was a corn based ale that was really hoppy and refreshing. We can't remember the name of the brewery, but would very much like to mimic that beer. Thanks for the...

Has anyone made a all grain corn ALE beer? I have a feeling if I brew a pale ale style and add corn into the mix it may taste alright but wont really have the effects Im looking for. I guess my question is what is the proper way to use corn in an all grain brew that isn't a coors water flavor...