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So my wife is crazy about making cakes (...kinda like my brewing habit). Recently, she made a chocolate cake with Guinness in it. I have to say, it is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. It's moist, just slightly chocolaty and sweet, and the Guinness just gives it a little...

It's been on my mind to make an IIPA exclusively first wort hopped with Centennial. Good idea or bad idea? [3.5 oz of Cenntennial gives 102 IBUs (calculated as 60 min boil) or 60 IBUs (calculated as 20 min addition) -- depending on the school of thought you come from.]

So I have just made a "Honey Moon" for a buddy's wedding. Basically a Blue Moon clone but with 1 lb. of honey added. It just finished up primary and is tasty -- but it doesn't have as much honey flavor as I'd like Can I steep ~ 1/4 lb. of honey malt for 15 mins, bring to a boil, cool and...

This weekend I brewed a Grapefruit IPA -- a dry beer with amarillo, cascade, simcoe, and citra hops. I wanted to give this a beer PINK color. My thought was something like Magic Hat Wacko -- a very clear, light pinkish/red color (but with more flavor). Magic Hat says they use beet juice. I...

Hey everyone! I'm a newish brewer (10 batches under my belt) in Gainesville, FL -- home of the Gator Nation! I figured since I've spent so many hours on this website (when I should be working) that I should finally join and contribute to the discussion. The posts have been extremely helpful...