Recent content by Steven_Chatleain

Thanks for the reply. Would like to make a pale ale with orange taste and smell. When would you add the zest and how much? Also what hops/malt and grains would be best to use for this type of beer.

With Summer almost here i want to brew a nice orange citrus beer. Live in florida so want to make a thurst quencher. Im an extract brewer and want to know a good orange based recipe, interested in using real orange peels. Also would tangerine be good to add?

Have a pale ale fermenting now and want to dry hop in my secondary. Just wanting to know any suggestions on what hops would make a good combo. The hops i used during the boil were summit(bittering) perle (Flavoring) Cascade(Aroma). I know i should use cascade but want to use variety of hops.

I like hoppy beers like IPA's but not so much the bitterness so pale ales are my favorite to brew. I brewed Liberty pale ale out of the How to Brew book and was pretty damn good but want more hop flavor and aroma. I would like to know any good ale recipes that are full of hop flavor and aroma...

I ve racked twice already to clear it up so im just gonna progress and see what happens. I used a strainer each time and cleaned the carboy, Also i tasted and smelled the beer and its pretty good. I will just let it sit for alittle longer and maybe rack it again Thanks ~Steve~

Brewing Hop burst dream from northern brewer and have it in my glass carboy 2nd stage and i notice this slimy film around the walls of the carboy its not thick but just wondering if its normal. Hopefully when i rack it i will bring the temp way down so all the crud goes to the bottom and that...

Im wanting to build a kegerator and want to know what is the best type of mini fridge to get to hold a 5gal keg. Also want to know how big the fridge should be. Im guessing a 4.4 to 4.9 cu. ft should do. But would like to know your thoughts on size and type of fridges. Wanting to keep my budget...

Im wanting to build a kegerator and want to know what is the best type of mini fridge to get to hold a 5gal keg. Also want to know how big the fridge should be. Im guessing a 4.4 to 4.9 cu. ft should do. But would like to know your thoughts on size and type of fridges. Wanting to keep my budget...

Im a begginer brewer and have an IPA fermenting now and want to make a wheat beer next. Would like to know what are some good recipes for making a good hearty wheat beer. What malt? Grains? Hops? Thanks!:mug::rockin:

I have a 5 gallon glass carboy and talked with a friend and he said that they are not necessary. Also i read that it doesnt really make a difference if you use it. My friend tells me to just keep it in the primary for two weeks then siphon it into a bottling bucket with priming sugar. Just...