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Hi- So, I'd like to try my hands at creating a belgian trip/dub. I started with this dragonmead clone as my base recipe, and found elements of other dubbels I liked and came up with this. I would love your thoughts as this is my first creation. I also need thoughts on yeast. I want a complex...

So, I'm planning on a 80/- in the near future. I like the looks of NB's kit, but it is very different from Jamil's. Has anyone tried either of these? Jamil's: http://beerdujour.com/Recipes/Jamil/JamilsScottishExport80.htm NB's: http://legacy.northernbrewer.com/promash/1151_.html I...

Hi- I've made root beer many times before, but always from an extract. I have a ginger cider (warm) that I make during Christmas time, but I wanted to try carbing it into soda. I am looking for what people think if this recipe for a cold soda instead of the hot version I make now. Per gallon...

Anyone brewed this? I love a good malty red - is this good and malty?

Hey- I'm looking for someplaces that have belgian beer (besides Fat Tire) on Tap in Downtown Minneapolis. Anyone know? Thanks!

I guess drinking MichGoldenLight will effect your math skills... but come on! http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bar/1644264865.html 10-15DVD = ~$200 1 case of Mich = $15

Ok, so we all know about IBU, but why is there no IMU (international maltiness unit). We can know by a number how "hoppy" a beer is, but we can't know how malty it is without analyzing the grain bill. Perhaps I missed the boat on it, or this topic has come up before. I would think it...

I just got myself a nice deal. I emailed a local bar and 2 local bowling alleys asking if I could come in a pick up a bag or two of bottles. So far I have one bowling alley saying I just need to call and let them know how often I want to pick up bottles (they have a bottle shoot that everything...

Has anyone found...or created a good New Belgium Abbey Ale clone extract (with specialty grains) recipe? I've done some searching, but have come up empty. Thanks! :mug:

Has anyone found...or created a good New Belgium Abbey Ale clone extract (with specialty grains) recipe? I've done some searching, but have come up empty. Thanks!

Hi All- What are your thoughts on this? Also, what yeast would you reccomend? What are your thoughts on the honey, too much? Thanks! 2.5 gal boil for 5 gal brew. SPECIALTY GRAIN - 0.5# Dingemans Caramel Pils - 0.25# Briess Special Roast - 0.125# Dingemans Biscuit -...

So, I have a Kolsch going right now. bubbblin' away. but, I meant to add irish moss in the boil to help with clarity. Is there any way to add it to the secondary? Can I boil it in a small amount of water and rack over the top of it?

NB Kölsch kit. 1lb Pilsen DME 6lb Pilsen LME (@15m) 1oz Tradition @ 60m 1oz Hersbucker @30m Wyeast Kölsch 2565 2.5 gal boil for 5 gal total My first brew in a while. My 3 year old was in charge of photography...he is much cuter than the subject in this picture. Yep...new brew...

Ok, I am very interested in barley wine, but the only one I've ever drank was from Flying Dog (I love the Steadman art), but I wasn't a fan of that brew. I think I'd like the one made by Bass, but I don't know were to find it. I want to try some barley wines, so I can get an Idea of what I like...

Kinda off topic....but... I have a gig (I'm a bassist) Thurs, Jan 21 at an event to rasie funds for Haiti. If you are in the Twin Cities MN area, check it out. I'll be playing with 100 White Flags. 100% of the proceeds go to help Haiti, yep 100%. $20 = Music, Food (Ruth's Chris), good times...

Hi- I'm getting back into brewing. I have done a few wines and beers in my life. But, I really want to get back into it. For my first batch, I can't decide between The Midwest kits for European Pilsner or Cologne Kolsch. Does anyone have a good comparison between the two, flavor, etc? I...

Hi all- I am new(ish) to the sport. I am getting back into it after a few years of not doing much. I've been lurking here for a while and can't wait to start back up. Thanks!