Recent content by sp1365

Doesn't really affect me. I have horrible allergies, but beer doesn't make them any worse. My dad on the other hand, pretty much doesn't drink beer for the whole of allergy season for the reasons you mentioned.

In the process of brewing a Burton Ale right now, about halfway through the mash.

Drinking Two Brothers Hop Juice. Love it.

Couple of good pairs I enjoy: Challenger/EKG Perle/Challenger Galena/Challenger

My go to hop is Challenger. I brew a lot of English beers and the hop is great for bittering, flavor, or aroma.

Challenger is my favorite hop by far, followed by EKG and Perle.

I also second the idea that if she doesn't like beer, don't try to force the issue. That being said, if you are looking for a recommendation, my English Summer Ale has been well liked by non-craft drinkers both female and male. English Summer Ale Blonde Ale Type: All Grain Date: 5/16/2010...

Week shy of my 22nd birthday and been brewing for about a year now.

My parents just pick up 2 rain water barrels for their home. I think the barrels used to store pickles or some other pickled/brined food.

Third vote for Fullers ESB. Simply an amazing beer.

Nope. I always anticipate the next beer rather than be sad about the last.

Copper Lager today. Just finishing the mash and heading to sparge.

Longest it took a beer to carbonate so far has been my Roggenbock which took a couple of months. Basically my advice is just keep brewing and forget about them for a bit. When you come back they should be carbed.

WLP007 Whitbread Dry. Love it.

Early Sunday morning brewday for me. Starting up an English Summer Ale and hoping to have it in the carboy by the time the Blackhawks game starts.