Recent content by timrussell

passedpawn - do you know more about the infection you saw when using the beets? was it directly related to this ingredient?

We also have a flat ceramic stove top which causes some pots to rock/wiggle when we are cooking. I have not experienced this with my heavy brewpot, but it is pretty consistent with lighter weight pots. Rather than immediately turning the burner to high, try starting out with a lower temp and...

I have found that with some of the kits I've done, my FG is not exactly the same as the source instructions state. Like Deuce says, "about right for a kit..." Get to bottling and I'm sure the beer will taste great.

Welcome!... but I really can't say that as I'm a recent joiner myself. I know you'll find the resources here are invaluable.

Excellent! Nothing like the feeling of completing a session with confidence. Not to mention your first one!! Congratulations.

Thanks guys, I'll follow up with my buddy to see if I can glean any more detail... And, yes, I think I'll try it sometime.

I was recently having a discussion with a fellow homebrewer regarding "big hop" beers. We were talking about techniques to accomplish this like late additions and dry hopping but he had heard about another technique that I never had. He recalled a conversation he had once where someone had...

Thanks for the responses so far everyone! I'm enjoying reading about these ingredients. I believe Revvy's points are right on. I am certainly a noob however I'd like to think that my experience with other hobbies/interests (not to mention life in general) has taught me to master the basics...

I'm interested to hear your stories of triumph and horror in regard to making beer with ingredients that fall outside of the 4 primary categories. What are your best and/or worst experiences with ingredient experimentation?

It's the Evil Twin recipe mentioned by MalFet here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/any-suggestions-next-batch-222350/ Makes sense to err on the side of over-hoping for aromatics. I guess factoring specifics will play into use of malt extracts more than for hops. Thanks!

Thanks for the welcome WCD and Hippie. And thanks for the information Hippie...

Ok, thanks. This recipe is actually for a "big hops" beer recipe, but still a relatively low quantity...

Apologies in advance if this is discussed in another area here. I have searched but not yet found anything. My question is in regard to ingredient factoring. I have a recipe I'd like to try and it is set up for 6 gallons. My current equipment however limits me to 5 gallons. Is it correct...

for some reason it reminds me of 311 album cover art... very cool

I will also put in a suggestion for NB's Caribou Slobber. Great beer and the documentation that NB provides is second to none!