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I had a really hard time finding simcoe online...Ending going to my LHBS and loaded up on Summit, Simcoe, and Amarillo.

Guess my signature taste will be Poland Spring, lol.

Thanks...Great answers in here.

Let me preface by saying I am a noob. I was wondering at what point a homebrewer develops his / her signature characteristics? Meaning that signature tastes that all of the beers most breweries put out share. For instance most Sam Adams even though different styles, share some common tastes...

Thanks everyone...The feedback is great. I am def going to cut the hops to a more reasonable level. I have all 1oz packs so I can just save whatever I don't use. Maybe I will see how this one goes and next batch will be a BIG one. Its evident after reading all of the replies that too many...

How about chinook, simcoe, and amarillo?

Oh okay - Thanks! This is my first time using hopville...I will make some modifications. On the starter, I have been pretty intimidated to do this, and know that I have to if I want to make bigger beers. I have been trying to keep the OG down to avoid the starter. I get very nervous when...

Any thoughts on the following? I messed around w/ the Summit Hops since they have the highest AA...And figure since the kit comes w/ Chinook maybe I should use them. I think I have some old DME sitting around so I can add 1lb of that to help boost this. I might need more yeast though...

Okay - thanks! I am also planning on adding a very small amount of my syrup at the start of the boil and adding most (75%) at the end. I am thinking of adding a small amount of DME instead of the LME at the start - but haven't decided yet. I didn't realize that adding the hops later lowers...

Thanks - When I ran the #'s on hopville yesterday w/ my proposed recipe, the IBU's were sky high (270). Should I scale things back a bit on the hop addition?

That Hop Bomb kit does look interesting! I am wondering if I should get some more grains for this one. I don't want to waste all of those hops on a nasty brew!

Sorry I should have clarified this is an extract kit.

SPECIALTY GRAIN -- 0.75 lbs Belgian Caramel Pils -- 0.25 lbs Briess Caramel 120 FERMENTABLES -- 6 lbs Pilsen malt syrup -- 1 lb Pilsen dry malt extract

I am waiting for delivery on the Chinook IPA from NB, but I have decided to try something different for the hops. Since I love Founders Double Trouble so much, I searched for a recipe on the hops and found this: 60m - 3 oz Summit 30m - 1 oz amarillo/simcoe each 15m - 1 oz amarillo/simcoe...

I am sure everyone has their favorites, but I have only ever purchased extract kits from NB. Was thinking about testing out AHS or MWS. Any reviews or comparisons? Also if anyone has any killer kits to suggest, that would be great. Thinking of doing a strong / very hoppy IPA.

Sorry - I didn't see the 2nd page of responses before I wrote mine...NordeastBrewer77, you nailed my previous post. I think the issue really is the length and or temp of my boils. I am going to test my thermometer and perhaps get a new one...I am also going to test adding 75% or even more of...

Okay - So I brewed my Sweet Stout from NB last week and made a bunch of changes. After tasting some of my older beers I think the "off taste" is astringency...I read some good descriptions and it seems that my beer tastes either astringent or twangy. I am curious if I am steeping too long...

Thanks All - I am carbing using corn sugar from NB.

I have been doing extract (w/ specialty grains) for a about 2 years...I have probably done about 4 batches. I have not been completely happy with my results so far. The end product is decent, and I will happily drink it all up, but all of my brews have a bit of an "off" taste to them. I have...

Last week I brewed my 1st 5 gallon batch - breakfast stout from NB. Up until now I have messed around with some Mr. Beer (years ago), and smaller 1 gallon batches. Last time I recall steeping the grains, I was able to lift the bag out and squeeze it on the side of my brew kettle to get some...