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Wow Guys, You really went over my head on that one, and I work in a water lab... Again, I think I will stick with spring water. Mostly because it's easy but also because my LHBS doesn't carry minerals.. Thanks again though for your help.

Hot is hot... But if it really tastes like volitile organic compounds (VOCs) you may have an acetobacter infection. Be sure to get this right though.. If the nail polish taste is from alcohol, then it is ok; if it truely tastes like glue or nail polish remover then your smelling/tasting the...

Guys, I really appreciate the information! I read the info provided and it seems that adding "stuff" to the water to balance creates a large possibility for error. As a result I will just use RO water, or spring water. My first few beers I used spring water and all seemed fine, my last couple I...

Alright, silly question. Can you use DI water for your brew? I am currently researching a cream ale for a local comp in August, and all the information I find recommends using soft water. Living in Florida, and not wanting to invest in a water softener simply for brewing I realized I have...

Thanks! Yeah, the blue glass apparently costs more money..:( The LHBS sells the cobalt swing tops in liter, 22 oz, and standard. It averages around $50 per case! Maybe one day...

It should improve with lots of time. I made a rendition of JOAM using champagne yeast for higher %. When I racked into the tertiary it tasted really octaine. After ~8 months in the tertiary and now bottled, it tastes great!

This picture was just taken less than an hour ago. It is my finished product. After fermenting for over a year, my rendition of JOAM is complete. How is it different you may ask. Well, I used champagne yeast instead of bread yeast for starters. I also racked three times to clarify. The four...

:Well, as promised, here are the pics... BTW, I think I have a solid chance at placing.... This is really good. Has definately (sp?) "settled down" since racking back in October. The alcohol bite is gone. Smooth, fruity taste is all that lingers! :rockin:

Thanks guys for the wisdom! I haven't tried it yet... Letting it chill til tomorrow night. But Arpolis, your post provides logic that I wouldn't have thought of. Hopefully time has toned down the bitterness (although it still smelled pretty orangey) enough for me to place in the comp. Taise...

Well, after one year and 3 weeks I am going to bottle my JOAM today! There may be some descrepencies from the true JOAM followers as I used a champagne yeast instead of bread yeast, and I have racked it (now in a tertiary). The reason for the deviation is I wanted a higher abv content. The...

I don't want to advertise for another company, so thats not what I'm doing... But, I just had 125 custom printed bottle caps made for $20 (that included shipping). It was at bottlemark dot com. That aside, the stamp is a good and simple idea which makes it very practical.

Well I'm lucky enough that my wife lets me brew in the kitchen... Also I am still at partial extract so no need for the turkey fryers.

Well thanks guys for the words of support an encouragement. I guess my scores arn't that bad if that is a B/B- range. As to my questions, Should I keep my scot in 9C or move it to 21A? Whats an easy beer that is great during the summer?

I am by no means a pro, and I'm sure someone will chime in shortly... However, IPAs and APAs generally don't age that well. For anything with a lot of hops I follow the adage "aged beer is old beer."

Researched a new brew for a comp in July.

:mad: Yeah and that crap pisses me off too! There have been a couple local watering holes here in the Jacksonville area that offer "Free drafts with food purchase" or "$1 Drafts" only to recieve an 8oz child's cup filled with 80% beer, 15% foam, and 5% nothin'!

Thanks Zil_gin, I forgot that I also really like American ale. Although now no longer American... :(

If I'm not drinkin HB I'm drinking whiskey... Red Stag or Maker's Mark. If I'm havin friends over then I buy SN Pale ale. Out on town I'm drinkin' PBR 'cause it's cheap and decent. And to para phrase a previous poster, it's a southern redneck beer. "Make our own whiskey and our own smoke...

I agree with LMGK, a couple vanilla beans may be a nice touch. I don't know what hops you used (cascade for citrus?), but the orange may clash with the chili or wood chips... But, I am still a newb so take my advice with a grain of salt. However I think if you could get more diactyls it may be...

Oh I forgot, I also used 1oz of East Kent Goldings...