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If I could afford it, I'd drink only micro brews. If I go out to eat or go to watch the game and eat some wings with the dudes, I'll drink micros. If I'm going out with the intention of getting all pissy eyed, I'm not above a Coors Light. Mainly because it's cheap, but I also don't mind it...

While I'll agree that some reviewers seem to go over the top to describe what they taste, I enjoy reading beer reviews. I won't sit through hundreds of them but if I try a new beer I will write down everything that I can describe about it- color, aroma, mouthfeel, flavor and whatever else and...

If I had that much in my pipeline and had temp control for lagers, I would definitely have a maibock on the list of upcoming brews.

My first beer was a hopped extract kit and it was terrible. That was four years ago and I still have some left. I only use it to cook with. Some of the problem might have been inexperience and fermentation temps but it was and is undrinkable. I've only done extract with steeping grains since...

Hopefully it isn't bad. They're saying 4-7 up in the Watertown area so that's something to look forward to.

Taylors Pantry. That's it... If the weather isn't too bad this weekend I'll be down on Sunday. I'll have to swing into Fogies.

I know the gas station on 41st and Minnesota (can't remember what it's called) has quite a bit of stuff. I thought there was a store on madison too but not sure about that. Also Fogies next to Billy Frogs on 57th has stuff. I was in there about three weeks ago and they said they were thinking of...

Welcome! You're a little ahead of me. I restarted brewing a month ago and have 15 gallons going so far. I won't be able to brew for about a week when I am able to empty a carboy. This hobby is taking over my life as I am sure it is yours! I lived in Sioux Falls for a few years but am...

Yeah, the judges will let you know if you're doing anything wrong and you can improve and build based on their critiques.

I've read about this as well and would be interested to see what others think or if anyone has tried it in an extract batch. If nothing else you could give it a shot and be a pioneer.

Welcome! As I'm sure you know you can learn a ton from these forums. Ask questions, everyone is super helpful and ready to share their knowledge with you. Be prepared for this little obsession to take over your life! Oh... Go Hawks! haha

Haha, good point. Hopefully, next time, there isn't another episode.

So, I just got back into brewing after about a three year break and tonight I was gonna bottle my first batch. Never had a problem before, I thought I had it all mapped out and the process would go smoothly... Guess I was wrong. While I was racking the beer into the bottling bucket, I knocked...

You're welcome! :mug:

I think it'll be fine. Just leave it alone for a week or so and check the gravity. If anything, the racking procedure will rouse the yeast a bit and get the fermentation going a little more.

You aren't going to boil before steeping. After you steep your grains for 30 minutes, bring your water to a boil. Once it starts to boil, take the kettle off the heat and add your extract. Return the kettle to the burner and heat to boiling. Once you get your boil going, then start your 60 min...

The last couple of brews it's been Top Petty. Otherwise, I'll put the ipod on the genius metal mix or listen to the metal channel on digital cable.

Hmm, never thought of that although, seems like something I could really screw up. I think I'll just go with my better judgement and wait until it's done fermenting and then wash the yeast instead of reusing the entire yeast cake. Thanks for the input!

Yeah, space isn't an issue... Not having yeast is a problem when you want to make beer right now!

Wow, thanks for the super fast responses! I was leaning toward leaving it but I want to brew now! The OG on the Amber is 1.061. Yeah, the main reason is I don't want to spend the money on another smack pack and the LHBS is closed on Sunday anyway. I do have a packet of Munton's ale yeast, but...