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It is interesting that your hops died and I wonder what made them not thrive. I planted hops in my garden in West Columbia, south facing portion of the house, got sun all day long and they did more than just thrive. I planted Cascade and Liberty but the Liberty didn't do so well and the Cascades...

Thanks for the feedback, Yeah I hadn't looked at the total grain weight, so some backing off of the 2-row and the other ingredients. So lets try this one.. Poor Richard's Ale A ProMash Recipe Report BJCP Style and Style Guidelines ------------------------------- 11-A English &...

This is the recipe I came up with using Promash and sticking to the specifics to a small degree: Poor Richard's Ale A ProMash Recipe Report BJCP Style and Style Guidelines ------------------------------- 11-A English & Scottish Strong Ale, Old Ale Min OG: 1.060 Max OG: 1.090...

Looking at the protein content of the defatted peanut flour (Protein (N x 6.25), % 48 – 57) a darker beer would cover up the haze generated from the proteins but might increase the mouth-feel and of course, flavor. Jeff

ORRELSE, Your Promash recipe is pretty close to what I calculated. I'll post my Promash report later (when I am not at work). I kicked the amount of 2-row up to around 10 lbs to get a higher OG (1.093), substituted Carafa I for the black patent, and I plan on using a super-dooper good South...

Hello All, In commemoration of what many craft brewer's believe is one of finest inspirations to beer and country, January 2006 is Ben Franklin's 300th birthday. In his honor the Brewer's Association has selected a craft brew that is true to the era that Ben Franklin would have loved to quaff...

Here's a great .pdf on the varieties, http://www.yakimachief.com/hopvarieties/hopvar.html most of which are grown by Yakima Chief. I bought a bunch of Palisade and Ahtanum hops from them. Great hops by the way. Hope this helps Jeff

Sounds like a good recipe. If you feel so inclined, I'd substitute pure cane syrup instead of the blackstrap. IMHO the blackstrap kinda "takes over" the flavor profile but I do like the cane taste. Cane syrup has a much lighter taste and is loaded in fermentables. Charleston Brewery in...

I have found that most local home brewing stores will also crush your grains for you...for a small price. Will they do that service for you as well? Saves you some time and hassle (one less thing to worry about). Jeff

I mash and sparge in a converted cooler that I found plans for on the Home brew Adventure website a couple of years back. I have experimented alot with the different methods. I use either Munton's or Crisp English grains as they convert pretty well. I think I am a glutton for punishment as I...

I just have to weigh in here with my 2-bytes, I statrted all grain brewing about two and half years ago after my second extract batch went down the drain (it was a stout that tasted more akin to 100,000 mile motor oil than a good hopped stout). I decided I wanted to take the plunge and invest...

Hello all, I have heard alot about a relatively new hop cultivar that is grown by Yakima Chief called Palisade and Ahtanum, both are dual (bittering and flavor). Has anyone had any experiences with these varieties, i.e. drinking or brewing? I am trying to obtain some to brew with out her on...

Carl, I read somewhere that instead of actual chocolate a guy used a chocolate extract flavoring. His rationale is the addition of chocolate caused some problems, i.e. excessive trub, stuck fermentation, etc. But adding the extract flavoring in secondary gave it the flavor with out the...

Carl, I started AG after only two extract brews as well. The two books that helped alot: Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide and Ray Daniel's Designing Great Beers. Haven't made a batch of beer yet that wasn't at least drinkable. I looked at your recipe and the only thing that sticks out is the...