Recent content by tomq04

What did you get?

And where is the promised molasses?

finally someone agrees with me!

OGis roughly 1.09, a bit low. I did mash at 152, which might account for part or most of the 10-20% decrease

I'm going to do a 1 gallon BIAB batch of this Saturday 12/20/14, hoping to 2ndary it until next Thanksgiving or Christmas. Will have to decide if I want to add espresso or bourbon and oak.

This is from memory, so do some research! I believe the kit tells you to pitch the yeast at 78 and keep it above 72, and the consensus across the internets is that is a crock of crap. That yeast (whatever it is) should be in the 66-70 range, not 72+...like I said, this is all from memory I...

Not afraid to charge...but it looks better than a bag.

That sounds like a good idea, however I don't know of anyone that has tried that so I can't help in this situation :)

I've never had a pumpkin ale, any in particular worth seeking out?

As long as you have real extract (high alcohol) you're safe to add in secondary or end of primary, but I think most folks prefer secondary. You can also do whole vanilla beans sliced up and add after primary fermentation is done. Last time my co-worker did it, 2 beans added nothing, and 8 was...

How did it end up "brown" with all the light extract in it? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Ninkasi I think... Sierra Nevada and are both great too. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

If I may be so bold, what's wrong with new castle? I understand all the other "bad" beer mentioned, but I have a soft spot for New Castle...

I was about to post this an hour ago and got sidetracked. Looking for iOS apps to keep notes on and perhaps find recipes, something easy to track and share. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Could there be a problem with the ongoing drought in Cali and making the water do weird things? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew