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I created a"Oktoberfest" recipe that really isnt a Oktoberfest. What type of brew is it? Its also higher ABV than a norm Oktoberfest so I was calling it Okturbofest. Here is a list of ingredients . I would really love some input on what style of beer this is. Also if anyone knows a link to what...

I have a oktoberfest that I plan to lager for 6 months. This is my first lager. Should I add yeast when its time to bottle? Its 2 months into lagering and at 38 deg. at this time. Ive thought about bottling now and then finishing the lager but im not sure how that would effect the brew. Might be...

Im sure im going to get alot of dont worry replies but Im very curious if this is normal or a sign of something wrong. This is my first lager. Its a 8.4 est ABV oktoberfest using Saflager s-23. I rehydrated yeast in wort cooled to 55 deg. for about 2 hours prior to pitching. I cooled wort to...

I just brewed my first lager. Its a high gravity Oktoberfest (8.4) . I have done a lot of research and one thing that has me wondering is the difference in opinions on primary at 40-45 degs and 50-55 degs. I understand lagering AFTER primary. But this is confusing me. Anyone care to share some...

I want to brew a low calorie brew that has flavor. Ive read a lot about lite/light beers. Most replies are people just saying "go buy BMC light" I dont like BMC light beers. I was thinking maybe adding hops like a IPA and then having a crisp IPA beer that I can enjoy when Im done working outside...

http://now.msn.com/drinking-beer-through-ear-is-czech-womans-surprising-talent Think you have beer chugging talent , I cant hear you. I didnt see the hose they talk about in the article / weird stuff

The event is called History on Tap . Here is a facebook paste that I received. Thought I would share here. This is going to be a really cool event. Its May 31st on Friday. Tuxedo Park Brewers Supply Join us and some of our local friends in the craft brewing industry for a special night at...

Tuxedo Park Brewers Supply Join us and some of our local friends in the craft brewing industry for a special night at Conner Prairie History Park to learn about and celebrate the rich tradition of Indiana craft brewing – past and present. Typical of Conner Prairie, you will learn about craft...

Just wondering how many sci-fi geeks are out there. Not talking about the new Bisexual vampire fantasy stuff. Im talkin old school sci fi. New and old. Whats your favorite Sci-Fi movie/TV show? Movies=Star wars, Fifth element, Terminator's, Aliens, Total recall (old and new), District 9...

If you have a very long boil does it caramelize the sugars from a fermentable sugar to a non fermentable? Reason Im asking this is because recently I brewed a barley wine and acording to specs I was to get a 1.116 5g batch and then a 1.040 3 gallon batch from same grain bill. Instead of making...

I have a Barleywine that is very close to finishing fermentation. It began at 1.114 and is now at 1.028. Its close but who knows when it will be done. I plan on storing it for around 6 months in a fridge in my garage that I have manipulated the thermostat to keep it cycling from 55f to 61f. What...

I have a barley wine fermenting away. I am concerned due to it acting just like smaller brews. Its OG was 1.114 . I was expecting a heavy fermentation , or longer time bubbling away, but it's bubbling no different than 1.050 brews and now 3 days later it is slowing down. I know gravity readings...

I finished my first AG batch today and it was my first barleywine also, Jumped in the deep end right off the bat. I had a blast today , it did take a lot longer than expected. Boiled 10 gallons down to 5.5g. My target OG was 1.116 and I hit 1.114 So im very happy. (should I be?) I do have a...

I am brewing my first AG and its a barleywine. I have been boiling down for about 3 hours now. I still have a large film of proteins floating on top. Im almost down to the level where I need to start adding my hops. I have a good boil going but its not extreme. Can you hit your hot break and...

I just wanted to take a second to give thanks to all the people in the past that have taken time to reply to questions Ive had. I look back now and realize how obvious the answers were to some of those questions , and how easy I could have found them if more time was spent using the search after...

I have a question about boiling down large volumes of wort. I'm going to brew a barley wine. Ive read and have been told to brew 2 beers. A big beer and then a smaller pale ale with the rest of sparge. What if you just want a really big brew. Why cant you just sparge until you have removed the...

I am planning on my first barley wine this weekend. Ive got a oxygen canister and setup to aerate prior to pitching yeast. Ive read a whole lot about regular gravity wort's. Usually everyone injects o2 for 30 - 60 seconds. But nothing on a big beer. Its a barleywine with a estimated final ABV of...

So what is the brewing bunny cooking up today. Oaked Amber ale here.

Does anyone know of a website that list different yeast strains and what to expect from them. Taste notes from yeast, if they are ale/lagar, annunciation. best temp's. Just all around info?