I have just "discovered" Belgian beers. Some are so-so, and some are quite tasty. Most importantly, the SWMBO discovered several she likes - hence another reason to brew some beer.... I will have to brew an Abbey of Leffe Blonde Ale clone soon!
Pretty much the same. Work in the restaurant business, current job is IT, but have been restaurant GM, area supervisor, cook, host, bottle washer - wait, I'm still washing bottles now that I think about it :)
So my brewing buddy is a tried and true "add 3/4 tsp of corn sugar to each bottle" guy. Usually this doesn't bother me as he bottle conditions at his house :D This time I have my half of the bottles at my house. So the question is: If we have concocted a bottle bomb, how many days until it...
I would think that 15 min is overkill, time-wise, on sterilizing the wort chiller. Add the extract at the 10 min mark, stir to dissolve and then add the wort chiller -5 minutes should be more than sufficient. Restaurants only use a minute or two at 180 degrees to sanitize their dishware.
Hello all! Been lurking for a few days, decided it was time to introduce myself. Brewed for the first time about 12 years ago. Beer kit. It was a one and done. Brewed for the second time about 3 months ago with a friend - extract kits. I have thoroughly enjoyed the beer and the "cool...