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Until last year's crop runs out. This year's harvest has begun, so they're clearing their inventory for the new stuff. So be aware you're likely getting '08 harvest hops here.

So for optimum yeast health (in all simplicity), one would simply just take it out of the refrigerator around 6 hours before pitching it into the unfermented starter? There is no shock with ambient temp conversion (assuming the ambient temp wasn't something nuts like 105 degrees)? Would leaving...

I know yeast are put under stress when introduced to drastic temperature changes in a short amount of time. So when taking a white labs yeast vial out of the refrigerator, should I give it 24 hours before pitching into a starter vial? Is there any sort of guide to rousing liquid yeast from a...

Thank you. Have you posted your recipe?

I recently made this recipe, in essence. The recipe: Hopville : "Homecoming Oktoberfest Ale" Altbier Recipe Brewed using partial mash steep method with a protein rest. (30 min at 130, 30 min at 158, 30 min at 170). It was in essence an altbier, with beautifully subtle floral aromas and a...

Hello all. Having troubles working out a hop schedule for an aggressive RIS. :tank: Rager Calculation has this recipe at 88 IBU. Tinseth has this recipe at undrinkable levels! Just trying to get a feel on whether I've got things at alright levels before I go and waste (or enjoy!) all these...

You are a king amongst men. My experience with various hop varieties is limited so despite "reading" about substitutions and the like I'm still at a loss as to how to put together a good bittering/aroma profile for various styles.

Good point.

I'd think Jelly Belly brand Dr Pepper flavored jelly beans might work pretty well. Crushed and boiled, plus you wouldn't have to worry about finings due to all that gelatin content. Alternatively you could try some approach to remove the flavoring on the outside to avoid all that gelatin.

He makes a good point. I'd be inclined to think that it wouldn't boil off and would affect the yeast. :( However, I'm fairly certain you can purchase various soda flavored liquour concentrates from places like midwestsupplies.com Alternatively, you could add crushed Dr. Pepper flavored jelly...

Hello all, I have recently been gifted a large variety of hops (in small quantities) from a friend for some experimentation. The hops are all new (nothing that's been shelved for a long time). I thought I'd ask for some advice on how to make them work towards a couple of recipes. I intend to...

Advice on a blend of both, or either. Obviously this is experimental, it's not a BJCP defined category or anything like that. Just a discussion on possible ingredients :)

That's a great start! Somewhat of the right idea. But I do want some richness, and some complexity. As stated above, I'm talking about tipping the balance towards a very-high bitterness, whilst still retaining some subdued flavors in a RIS-style ale. I also don't want to go bankrupt on...

The question remains then, on recommendations for hops/grains appropriate for the end cause. Any ideas?

Ignore the part about session brew. I didn't know what I was talking about. And I'm still talking flavor. I'm just talking about tipping the balance in favor of high bitterness to achieve a kick-in-the-mouth-shiver-down-my-spine delight.

Hello all, First post. Been lurking awhile. On my sixth batch ever, and I've found myself craving something Russian Imperial Stout-esque which will make me shiver to think about. I've reviewed many previous postings and it seems everyone wants to balance "bitterness" flavors with maltiness...