A strong beer?

[Chriso]

I want a beer with a lot of alcohol in it. I am going to a party for myself and want to bring it to the party for my friends. They are not home brew drinkers, so I would like something that looks like an APA with a smooth taste. Any suggestions?

Next time you post a question, I have a few suggestions that will help to have your question taken slightly more seriously.

- First, you might want to include your time constraints. Not all beer can be completed in 1-2-3-Drink. (That's 1 week primary, 2 week secondary, 3 week in bottles, then consume). Especially a style that is high in ABV% requires a long time to mellow so that it tastes good.

- Second, think about what you're asking for. Which of these things is the most important qualification? Do you want a high alcohol beer, or a beer that BMC drinkers can enjoy? (Almost always two different things.)

- Third, you might want to specify what you've done before. If we know what experiences you have had, we can give you a recommendation that applies to your situation.

I echo the sentiment that if high ABV% is your goal, then EdWort's Apfelwein is the way to go -- but I suspect that your "party" is probably for Christmas or New Years', and a batch of Apfelwein should ferment for 4 weeks, and then bottle condition for a minimum of 2 weeks JUST to build carbonation. As people have noted, the taste gets better after conditioning for at least a month-plus.

Best of luck.
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[IowaStateFan]

I drive my girlfriend up the wall with reading material as well. "you're reading that book again?" comes out of her mouth about once a day when we go to bed and I am reading the book that came with my kit.

I just want to be as knowledgeable as I possibly can, so that I can make great brews. I haven't been this hooked on a hobby since I started playing with/programming computers back when i was 5.

That sounds incredibly familiar except that it's, "how many times do you need to read that book?". I keep telling her it's a text book not a novel.

 

[Joker]

Ok Chad how long til the party? I will assume you know that the bigger the beer the longer it will take for it to be ready to drink.

There are tons of recipes out there in any format (all grain, partial, or extract) that will fit the bill of high ABV or can be modified to accomplish this task.

I think the reason you are catching flack is most people brew to make the best beer they can so the people they offer it to will enjoy it. Not see if they can get them **** faced and watch them through it back up.

 

[Fingers]

Another option is to brew a lighter beer and make two of them. If you're into drinking games and such two kegs might go further and be more fun than one. People don't get as sloppy drunk and the party goes on longer. Just a thought...

 

[thurvin]

find a APA recipe cut the hops in half and add a two to three lbs of honey and use a good neutral White Labs California Yeast.

 

[Brewer_Chad]

Ok the party is January 5, 2008. I have matured out of drinking games and don't want to see anybody puke. I just wanted something with a kick because I wanted to do something different. I started Apfelwein on 11/15/2007 so it should be ready to drink just in time. I am going to start a Stone IPA Clone recipe this week; I was told it will yield 7.5-8.2 ABV and be ready in 4-5 weeks. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Chriso]

Ok the party is January 5, 2008. I have matured out of drinking games and don't want to see anybody puke. I just wanted something with a kick because I wanted to do something different. I started Apfelwein on 11/15/2007 so it should be ready to drink just in time. I am going to start a Stone IPA Clone recipe this week; I was told it will yield 7.5-8.2 ABV and be ready in 4-5 weeks. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Glad to see that you can still "make it happen" in time. Hope you and your friends have a great time and enjoy your creations!

 

[joebou4860]

Do yourself a favor. Hide at least a sixer of the stone clone until march.

 

[Chriso]

Do yourself a favor. Hide at least a sixer of the stone clone until march.

Mmmm... mellowed hops... yummy

 

[Joker]

Thats going to be cutting it close, but I wish you all the luck in making it happen. I hope everyone enjoys the brew.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Excuse me?

You've insulted two moderators in nine posts, including one of the most universally beloved members of our community (what did you call her? REAL mature). If you haven't felt welcomed with open arms......

I regret that I missed out on the initial asshattery.

 

[Brewer_Chad]

Thanks, I will put a sixer back for myself. I am excited.

 

[discgolfin]

I have made a nice all grain Stone IPA recipe...This needs 3 months to be great. It is very drinkable at 6 weeks, but unless they are major hop heads I would wait until march for this one..it gets better with some aging..

I have to say apfelwine as well, I suggest u use a belgium hefe yeast, it will only hit the 7% abv mark but has a smoother flavor and doesnt need to age as long as Eds recipe..just a thought



A good HEFE with a sugar boost could be ready by January, I do not have any in mind but they age quick...

Cheers

Jay

 

[bmac8]

I know how you feel. Meanwhile, nobody answered your question about brewing stronger beer. I have been pissed off about the same type of tone you get from people...remember...most of these men live in their mother's basements, borrow money from their mothers to buy ingredients, and most--the great majority, have never kissed a woman. Did you ever figure how to make beer stronger? I found this post from 2007 because I was searching for the same question/answer. See, a lot of these guys are not beer-drinking, regular guys...they are beer geeks...like Star Wars nerds or computer nerds...all they want to do is belong....and they are very very insecure about a seemingly regular guy like you learning things they know. I've had it out with this type in the live chat. Hey, I have no idea if it is correct, but I am brewing with a kit tonight--nut brown ale. I'm going to NOT add the 1-1/2 gallons of water to make it close to five gallons....Maybe just a half gallon. I should get less, but stronger beer...no? Did you find a way to make it work? Hope so.

 

[j1laskey]

I know how you feel. Meanwhile, nobody answered your question about brewing stronger beer. I have been pissed off about the same type of tone you get from people...remember...most of these men live in their mother's basements, borrow money from their mothers to buy ingredients, and most--the great majority, have never kissed a woman. Did you ever figure how to make beer stronger? I found this post from 2007 because I was searching for the same question/answer. See, a lot of these guys are not beer-drinking, regular guys...they are beer geeks...like Star Wars nerds or computer nerds...all they want to do is belong....and they are very very insecure about a seemingly regular guy like you learning things they know. I've had it out with this type in the live chat. Hey, I have no idea if it is correct, but I am brewing with a kit tonight--nut brown ale. I'm going to NOT add the 1-1/2 gallons of water to make it close to five gallons....Maybe just a half gallon. I should get less, but stronger beer...no? Did you find a way to make it work? Hope so.

Not to be a beer geek....but...your "primary" listed in your profile is not your 22 quart SS...just sayin...now will you excuse me while I go make love to my wife