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  1. MichaelsBrewing

    Orange Wine Must in My Solera

    Greetings, A few months ago, I made this recipe from good ol' Jack Keller: 4 lb. blackberries (I used cherries, raspberries too) 2-1/4 lb. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. pectic enzyme 7 pts. water wine yeast and nutrient Wash berries thoroughly in colander, then crush in bowl, trasnfer to primary...
  2. MichaelsBrewing

    Dirty Bulkhead Spogot

    Hi. I brewed a beer this past summer as usual. I cleaned my stainless six gallon brew kettle and put it away. Today, I busted it out and made a new batch. As I ran my hot wort out of the bulkhead spigot it was running slowly.. I though perhaps it was the trub. After I was finished, I again...
  3. MichaelsBrewing

    Circleville, Ohio Home Brewers?

    Do you live in Pickaway County, Ohio? Are you looking to brew with others in the area? Simply respond to this post so we can get ourselves acquainted; perhaps start a club. Throwing out the line to see who bites! :mug:
  4. MichaelsBrewing

    Questions and Advice for my Solera

    Dear fellow funky beer lovers, 4th of July 2012, I brewed up an all grain 5 gallon batch of American wheat beer that consisted of 50% 2-row and 50% White wheat that I fermented with WB-06. (I do not have my entire specific recipe as I have recently moved and my computer with Beer Smith is in...
  5. MichaelsBrewing

    Circleville, Ohio Home Brew Club(s)?

    Fellow home brewers, Do you live in Circleville, Ohio or somewhere very close to Circleville such as Ashville, Laurelville, or Kingston? If so, would you be interested in creating or providing information for me to join a home brew club? I am from the area and I have recently moved back and...
  6. MichaelsBrewing

    Home Brew Shops/Stores in Columbus, Ohio?

    Good afternoon, I, admittedly, have been away from HBT for a while particularly due to a recent move from NE Ohio to SE Ohio for a new position in Columbus. I am beginning to get settled in and it has come time to start brewing :mug:. So my question to you fine folks is, where are the best...
  7. MichaelsBrewing

    Citrapist IPA

    Mashed 90min @ 152F Batch Sparge 6lbs – UK 2-Row (Pearl) 6lbs – US 2-Row 1lbs – Crystal 20L 8oz – Munich 8oz – Vienna 1oz – Citra @ 60min 1oz - Citra @ 45min .5oz – Citra @ 30min .5oz – Citra @ 15min .5oz – Citra @ 10min .5oz &#8211...
  8. MichaelsBrewing

    Natural Yeast from Raisins

    Fellow Brewers, I was searching around YouTube today for videos on capturing wild yeast for sour ales. I came across this video on acquiring natural yeast from a few different items and one being raisins. I am currently trying this just to see what my luck brings. I know this video is...
  9. MichaelsBrewing

    Madison Wisconsin

    Fellow home brewers, I will be in Madison Wisconsin next week and will be staying at the Madison Concourse Hotel; I am pretty excited. So, what do I need to hit up beer related? What are the best breweries? My wife has class all day I am am going on a beer adventure in good ol' Madison; my...
  10. MichaelsBrewing

    Preparation for my Norther Brewer hops?

    All, Last year was my first stint in growing hops. I chose to grow Northern Brewer with not much yield as they were first year hops. I had these growing in large pots outside and therefore they obviously did not reach their full potential but they didn’t do bad either; it would have...
  11. MichaelsBrewing

    A New Burner

    Fellow Brewers, I am in the market for a new burner to go with my sweet new 10-gallon kettle bought from Kurt at www.brewsteel.com I am thinking this one http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/brewing/brewing-equipment/burners/low-profile-banjo-burner-burner-and-stand.html or this one...
  12. MichaelsBrewing

    Cincy Winter Beerfest!

    Just got my VIP tickets to the Cincy Winter Beerfest: Cincy Winter Beerfest! February 10-11, 2012! Anyone else been before or going this year possibly for the first time? Cheers! :mug:
  13. MichaelsBrewing

    Fruit Beer Roasted Blackberry Ale

    Aroma: Smell is very toasty with a fruity nose throughout. Appearance: Thick off white head that slowly dissipates as it warms. Beer body is dark with a reddish hue from the blackberries. IMHO the color reminds me of merlot. Taste: Has a berry tart flavor right up front but diminishes...
  14. MichaelsBrewing

    Brew Pot

    Hi, I need to pick everyone's brain here a little. I found a 10 Gallon brew kettle on Craig's List with the thermometer and ball valve, stainless, for $102.00. After a few emails to the seller he directed me to this link: http://www.spikebrewing.com/ I want to believe this is a legit site...
  15. MichaelsBrewing

    New Hop Grower in Ohio

    Hey everyone as the thread title states, I am new to the world of hops growing so I wanted to share some pictures with all of you. My SWMBO is not as excited about this endeavor as I am.... My Two first year Northern Brewer plants =) Cheers! :mug:
  16. MichaelsBrewing

    Cascadian Dark Ale (IPA)

    Pours darker with a thicker head than the others, head dissipates quickly, citrus and fruity aromas with subtle sweet scent, definite IPA citrus notes, good hops, some roasted balance. Recipe: ■ 22 lbs - Gambrinus organic 2-row ■ 2 lbs - Briess organic 60L caramel &#9632...
  17. MichaelsBrewing

    Safale - 50

    If my homebrew shop does not have safale us - 50, what is the best substitute? I am making and IIPA. Best
  18. MichaelsBrewing

    Silicone for my Mash Tun???

    Hi everyone, I just constructed my first mash tun from a Coleman X-treme cooler and a braid. I kept the inside washer from the plastic spigot that I took off. I am worried that I need more things to keep that washer in place, as I do not have a tight fit or type of bolt against it. Is...
  19. MichaelsBrewing

    Cracked Open Fermenter

    Hi guys, This past Saturday I wanted to check the gravity of my beer after 9 days from OG 1.050 it was 1.012 on Saturday. I wanted to give it a few more weeks for the yeasties to clear things up. Since Saturday I have noticed any pressure in the Airlock….. hmm Well, tonight I get home...
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