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  1. JJPicardo

    Bottom Freezer 22.1 cu.ft. Kegerator Build

    I went a bit overboard and bought this large bottom freezer Whirlpool refrigerator today for around $1100. I'm planning no putting this is a nice finished basement, and I wanted the extra freezer space, so I splurged...
  2. JJPicardo

    Dogfish Head Burton Baton Clone

    Here's my attempt at cloning what I think is one of the best, most balanced, and complex beer in the world today. Here's my philosophy on this one... Burton Baton is a 10% beer with 70 IBUs. Additionally, according to Dogfish Head, Burton Baton is a blended brew consisting of a 50/50 blend...
  3. JJPicardo

    1st All Grain Today - I think I have an Issue... Help!!

    So I brewed my first All-Grain batch today, a Scottish Ale. I built my own 10G Rubbermaid MLT with CPVC Manifold. (Cut slots every 1/2 inch with my Miter Saw), and built my own Copper Wort Chiller. So anyways, I used brew365.com calculator to help with mash and sparge temperatures and hit...
  4. JJPicardo

    Going All-Grain and Need Equipment Advice

    Hi Everyone. I'm going all grain and I've started to collect equipment. I purchased a large turkey fryer (36 quarts) to handle the boil. I also purchased a 5 gallon and 10 gallon rubber maid cooler to convert into a HLT/MLT. I'm looking at making the MLT using the DIY thread provided here...
  5. JJPicardo

    Please provide comments / suggestions for this X-Mas Ale

    Here's my idea for a Christmas Season Ale. I'm thinking of having warm flavors, inspired by Christmas Cookies, Pine Trees, and Cranberry. Never done all grain before, so here's my attempt at a recipe. OG - 1.068 FG = 1.017 GRAIN BILL 4.5 lb Vienna Malt (33%) 4.5 lb 2-Row Malt (33%)...
  6. JJPicardo

    Buon Natale Ale

    Here's my idea for a Christmas Season Ale. I'm thinking of having warm flavors, inspired by Christmas Cookies, Pine Trees, and Cranberry. Never done all grain before, so here's my attempt at a recipe. OG - 1.068 FG = 1.017 GRAIN BILL 4.5 lb Vienna Malt (33%) 4.5 lb 2-Row Malt (33%) 1 lb...
  7. JJPicardo

    Rochester, NY - CO2 Tank Refill

    Anybody from Rochester, NY know where I can get a CO2 tank filled? I don't want to swap it out, as it's brand new. Thanks!
  8. JJPicardo

    Rockwell Russian Imperial Stout

    Going to give my first attempt at creating my own recipe. I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. 5 Gallon - All Grain - 60 min boil 0.G. - 1.088 F.G. - 1.022 IBU - 69 SRM - 35 (Stats According to QBrew) Grain Bill 6.5 lb - British 2-Row 6.5 lb - Maris Otter Malt 3 lb - British...
  9. JJPicardo

    Rockwell Russian Imperial Stout

    Going to give my first attempt at creating my own recipe. I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. 5 Gallon - All Grain - 60 min boil 0.G. - 1.088 F.G. - 1.022 IBU - 69 SRM - 35 (Stats According to QBrew) Grain Bill 6.5 lb - British 2-Row 6.5 lb - Maris Otter Malt 3 lb -...
  10. JJPicardo

    2007 Cabernet - Is this bacteria forming?

    Just started my first attempt at making wine. I started with a frozen bucket of 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Must. The grapes fermented for 10 days, and on Monday I crushed all of the grapes (by hand) and moved the wine to a 5 gallon carboy to await settlement so that I can rack and begin...
  11. JJPicardo

    True Brew Oaked Imperial Stout Modification

    I've had a True Brew Oaked Imperial Stout in primary for 2 weeks. INGREDIENT LIST * Hopped Dark Malt Extract (1 can) * Unhopped Dark Malt Extract (1 can) * Light Dried Malt Extract (1 lb) * Dark Dried Malt Extract (1 lb) * Dark Crystal Grain Malt (.25 lb) * Roasted...
  12. JJPicardo

    Victory Hop Deveil Clone - How long before Airlock Bubbles?

    I brewed, and pitched, my second batch of beer last night (5/4) at around 8pm. I figured that by now I should be seeing CO2 coming from the airlock. But as of 7am this morning (5/5), nothing. I am being too impatient? When should I expect to see CO2 being released from the airlock? I brewed...
  13. JJPicardo

    Reading Beer Recipes

    I'm looking to order some ingredients so that I can follow the recipe below. The issue I'm having is that I really don't understand what these ingredients are, or more specifically, what the numbers mean after some of the ingredients. I want to order through Midwest Supply. Does anyone have...
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