The Rules of Homebrewers

[Brew-Happy]

Rule #π: It is easier to present results than to ask for comments or criticism for a different recipe/apparatus.

Just an observation here, but it would seem to be easier to represent your findings for something out of style or repurposing some random garage find.

Example:

" I just had the thought of lagering a stout!! What do you think??"

VS.

"I just lagered a stout and am amazed by the flavor profile, but it needed 4 months just to ferment!"

Now I agree that it is best to search this site for prior posts on your new idea, but maybe something is different and deserves a shot. Just expect comments or criticisms if you haven't tried your thought before asking for advice.

Rule #2xπ: Present your results after you post with info or for advice!


BTW, as a newb, I have violated this rule.

 

[the_bird]

Rule #??+2 If you participate in a Beer Swap, be ready to accept honest review and criticism.

If a taster says that there's a flaw in your beer, he's (or she's) not saying it because he wants to ruin your day. They're telling you this so that you know how to improve your beer and make it even better.

It was, in fact, a very EXPLICIT rule of the beer swaps when we began them that you not only had to accept honest constructive criticism, but you were obligated to provide it. It's of no interest to me to just hear "Good beer, dude!"

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Agrreable in all respects excepting that the only place that requires phenolics in a Belgian are the guidelines. They sure are tasty in that complex of style but, not even a Belgian will insist that it ain't Belgian without phenols.

I may be off base here but, IIRC, Stella is "Belgian" but lacks of these phenolics you speak of. Certainly it is no Dubbel, Tripel, or Quad but then those 3 do not make up the entire "Belgian" line.

And yes, I humbly agree to disagree.

Stella originated in Belgium, but it is not a 'Belgian style' beer as the term is generally used today. It's a lager, technically in 1C, Premium American Lager.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Rule #??+2 If you participate in a Beer Swap, be ready to accept honest review and criticism.

If a taster says that there's a flaw in your beer, he's (or she's) not saying it because he wants to ruin your day. They're telling you this so that you know how to improve your beer and make it even better.

+1,000.

I had some issues with this initially because like a lot of people, I thought that all of my beers were freaking fantastic. Only though a lot of brewing and a lot of tasting of other homebrews and commercial brews have I discovered that I still have a lot to learn about brewing, and now I welcome an honest evaluation by others.

 

[Chriso]

@OB: Case in point: The AIPA I should have never sent out. I graciously accepted the negative reviews because, well, I haven't been able to stomach that beer myself! No word on what caused the off flavors though. Ferment temps were good that month (late Jan - early Feb, I keep the heat at about 65*F), adequate yeast pitch....just came out tasting like crap.

@The_Bird - I wasn't going to drag in swap rules because, well, those are their own rules. But still very valid indeed! RIS swap is proof, there are still reviews missing/trickling in.

I guess we could add another to the list, "No welching!" but that falls under TBN's rule. Don't Be A Dick!

 

[Jim Karr]

# Whatever: Don't be surprised when someone drinks what you think is a failure and gives it a high-five! Simply say, "Thanks!"

 

[Padstack31]

# - Don't hate, just educate your BMC loving friends.

 

[capn]

# Brew what you like.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Rule# ?????

Accept the fact that some people are BMC drinkers and nothing is going to change that. Stop trying to find that magic recipe that will "convert" them.

 

[BrianP]

Don't rack too early.

 

[Punx Clever]

Personal rules:

Always cook when you brew

Anyone who shows up during a brew day for any reason is a friend.

Feed your friends


Last brew day the Mormon missionaries were making rounds through the apartment complex where I live at school. Invited them up for brauts despite the fact that I despise being preached to. Turns out they were very nice and just kinda shot the **** with us.

 

[Lurpinator]

Rule # Eleventy-Two: Don't be your worst critic, otherwise you won't sleep. .

Also, Gluten Free beer is beer too!! lol just had to add that.

 

[eschatz]

BUMPETY BUMP BUMP!!!!!

RULE #larry johnson
Dont Fake The Funk on a Nasty Dunkel!

Ok, RULE #Twelvedy-Three
Don't ever steal the first sip off of another mans beer!

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

Rule H - 99.9% of the time...the hydrometer isn't lying.

 

[shaundesjardins]

Each oine of us has a different definition of what this hobby is.
Sometimes, I think some people find more enjoyment out of making the equipment than making the beer.

I agree.
I'm more of a beer maker/drinker myself and not much of an engineer.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Rule "the world"

We are not supporting football teams here. "Too hoppy" or "Too Malty" are just personal taste preferences. There is no reason to stamp all over someone's head until he likes what you like. (Unless you find you are at a soccer match, in that case it is normal, have at it)

 

[Talloak]

Rule # whatever.


DON'T BREW BEER LIKE THIS GUY.

This guy is too much. His series of videos were the first ones I ever saw when I started homebrewing. And, even being a noob, I knew I shouldn't do what he was doing.

 

[ghack]

DON'T BREW BEER LIKE THIS GUY.

Don't dress like this guy, either. :cross:

And a semi-real one...

Style Guidelines are only guidelines. Your beer can be whatever you want it to be.

 

[TeufelBrew]

I run a training kitchen in a recovery center for folks with chronic mental illness. Two rules for our kitchen:
1) Be safe! Proper food safety and personal safety with sharp/hot/heavy
2) Have Fun! We make food and feed people, that's just awesome, so enjoy the experience.

I think it fits well in my home brewery with kids around and non-brewers stopping by to ask why I'm cooking so many turkeys. Keep safety in mind all the time, but above all, remeber, this is BEER, Enjoy!!!!

 

[david_42]

Rule N+1: If you know the One True Way to do something, don't be surprised if people smirk.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Rule # whatever.


DON'T BREW BEER LIKE THIS GUY.

Youtube linkys please? I know I've seen him before, but I need a laff and don't know where to find him.

 

[headwithwings]

Rule #>?

Always rinse out your bottles after you drink your beer and turn them over to dry. This will save you tons of time washing/scrubbing bottles on bottling day.

 

[strider]

Search Craigstube I think it is.

 

[Displaced MassHole]

Rule #!@#$#@ Boiling wort + testicles = Pain

Or hilarity depending on the situation

 

[jds]

Rule e^(i*pi())+1:

Brewing is a craft. Like any other craft, there are many ways for the craftsman to express him (or her) self. There is more than one path to any given goal, and most of the paths are the right way. In other words, there's more than one way to do it, and my way is probably no better or worse than yours.

 

[Stef1966]

Search Craigstube I think it is.

YouTube - CraigTube's Channel


If you don't wanna search trough all his stuff here is where his homebrew videos start: