Recent content by VonBaron

Wife's out, gonna sneak in an IPA before I brew my Root Beer Ale tomorrow here's what I have laying around... 6. 6 lb. Light LME 1. 0 LB. Light DME 1. 0 lb. Crystal 20L 2. 0 oz. Amarillo 2. 0 oz. Australian Galaxy 1. 0 oz. Citra (for dry hopping?) I can brew or make a quick store...

Ok this is basically what I was looking for! I geuss I shouldve stated this in my OP. I just want the oats for the purpose of adding mouthfeel and a little body, not any alcohol, I have enough fermentables in this recipe. So it seems like steeping oats is ok if ur just looking to add smoothness...

I like beers that usually take some time to bottle condition, so the amount of "on deck" beer far outweighs the amount of "ready to drink" beer probably 3 to 1...

Ive never used and probably never will use an online beer vendor. But I have recently heard of Beerjobber.com

Most overrated? No, at least not in my opinion. Now take your pick of any of the "American Big 3 Lights" and thats my pick for the most overrated beer EVER. It still makes me laugh when those commercials use words like "flavor" and "body" its like if Hedi Montag (sp?) where a beer...

Can you explain this a little more? How long should I let it steep at 130?

NICE! taking another look at your ingredients, I would definitley leave the 2 lbs Dark Brown Sugar as is, it seems to me as whats gonna really make this a Fall/Winter beer; Slight butterscotch flavor with a mild caramel aroma and not to mention, the added alcohol content! I can so imagine...

Man do I love Saisons!, this one is quite different from any Saison Ive seen but it looks like a good (Very Strong!) Beer Good Luck!

I was leaning toward trying that out, thanks for the help!

Give it a bit more time, Its really easy to not see that vigorous activity and think "crap". I only know because I myself am about 6 months into my brew experience. It depends on the gravity, yeast strain, temp and a few other things guys on the forum will probably know. what your describing...

Evening All, I just placed an ingrdient order for a Root Beer Dark Brown Ale I'm brewing, I wanted to get the taste/body as close to a nice creamy mug of Root Beer as possible, so of course I decied to add oats to the recipe to get the velvety smoothness.... Im sure the forum vets know where...

Welcome from a fellow new member! I think the tougher recipes are a great way to learn if thats your style, stick with it! My wife tells me im always "going into things head first"....Ill let you do with that what you will...:p

Awesome! Im on the laptop on my patio, waiting for that 1pm mark. Ive a got a summer Saison thats just about ready to be enjoyed!:tank:

Hey Hey from Oak Park, born and raised in the city though. Any good Chicago HBT groups?

Hey all!, The names Ron, currently residing in Oak Park (Chicago), IL. Ive been a fan of homebrewing for a while but just recently started brewing my own, Im on batch number 6 right now and havent looked back:ban:. Glad to finally be a member of this terrific forum!:)