What are you drinking now?

[1977Brewer]

I'm sure, if two months has taught you anything, you can most definitely....not trust me.
But, the Shiner birthday beer isn't bad. It smells and tastes like a Hershey's kiss. Nowhere near the best chocolate stout I've had, but worth a try.

That's the problem. I like bitter bitter chocolate. Not Hershey's by a long shot.

I'll grab a sixer. SWMBO will probably dig it.

 

[Reggie22]

Holy blowoff for a pale ale. Nice setup though. What yeast did you use.

It's actually an imperial red. Drinking a pale ale. Used wlp001 with starter.

 

[TobyG]

Nite cap

 

[mattmmille]

Yooper's Oatmeal Stout...not happy with this, but I'm sure its something I must have done wrong. Too many people have loved it and I know Yooper has lots of experience. My rudimentary equipment and lack of experience likely... temp control not extremely dependable. Mine has a little carb issue and a little tangy flavor. Not infected, I don't think...just off. So I added a little coffee liqueur and I can drink it.

 

[1977Brewer]

Eek. That's literally what I'm brewing next. Figure it out ASAP.

 

[SupervisingChildren]

Had a hb cherry wheat to celebrate a double brew day. Nothing went right, but I got stuff done. ~9 gallons into the fermenters.

 

[olotti]

That's the problem. I like bitter bitter chocolate. Not Hershey's by a long shot.

I'll grab a sixer. SWMBO will probably dig it.[/QUOT

Have u had southern tiers chokolate that's a good stout with loads of chocolate and nice thick body that balances it out nicely. Plus it's like 10% a plus in my book. I can still find some.

 

[1977Brewer]

I'm thinking about doubling up next weekend. SWMBO is fully behind a pipeline if it means I don't buy commercial. The $12 sixer of Deschutes yesterday may have been a wake up call.

 

[olotti]

This with a touch of bookers mixed in, heavenly. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425270981.165063.jpg

 

[1977Brewer]

Have u had southern tiers chokolate that's a good stout with loads of chocolate and nice thick body that balances it out nicely. Plus it's like 10% a plus in my book. I can still find some.

I haven't seen anything by Southern Tier around here.

 

[olotti]

I'm thinking about doubling up next weekend. SWMBO is fully behind a pipeline if it means I don't buy commercial. The $12 sixer of Deschutes yesterday may have been a wake up call.

12$ really that's nothing. Lol. That's the going rate here in mich for any good six pack.

 

[thatjonguy]

I'm thinking about doubling up next weekend. SWMBO is fully behind a pipeline if it means I don't buy commercial. The $12 sixer of Deschutes yesterday may have been a wake up call.

I tried that once...then I started buying more for "research".


It quickly spiraled into Avery barrel aged release parties (when I am in CO) and lots of trades.

 

[SupervisingChildren]

I haven't seen anything by Southern Tier around here.

That's my local beer. It was $20-something a growler fill, $10 or so a 22.

12$ really that's nothing. Lol. That's the going rate here in mich for any good six pack.

Yup.

Water. Bedtime. Double shift tomorrow.

 

[Rotor_Head]

A spot of tea. I'd like to get the week kicked off right.

 

[mattmmille]

Eek. That's literally what I'm brewing next. Figure it out ASAP.

I don't know if I'll be able to figure it out. I tried to stick to the recipe, but had to make a couple close subs. And I brew BIAB, so I upped the amount of the base grain by one pound, to hit efficiency...that *might* have been my mistake in flavor... and my mash temperature is tough to regulate. Then I ferment at room temp in my house...usually around 69-70F in Nov through May (a few degrees higher in warmer months). I haven't nailed down my carb issue yet. I replaced my racking tubing and I'm using carboys instead of bottling buckets for fermentation, but I've always been a nut about cleaning and sanitizing. I've decided to start running my bottles through the dishwasher, too; instead of just using the bottle washer with Starsan. If you haven't been experiencing any issues with your system, I would say you will be safe following Yooper's recipe as closely as possible...read through the thread! Sorry to rattle on!

So, to close out the birthday, Yooper's Oatmeal Stout w/ Gingerbread. Same carb issue; fresh ginger is strong in the nose and flavor...the "bread" part is way in the background still. Better drinking beer, though. Ginger covers the twang.

 

[1977Brewer]

Nightcap is a Deschutes Black Butte.

Teeheehee.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

cawfeh. gonna brave work today.

 

[sompls]

cawfeh. gonna brave work today.

Welcome back @Billy-Klubb...it was like not having my alarm clock for the past week!
coffee

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

^^^

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My little one decided she wasn't tired. We shut down the park and got in at 1245 lol. 9am fast pass in the studios so coffee. Lots of coffee v

 

[TobyG]

I haven't seen anything by Southern Tier around here.

They're supposed to be in TX according to seekabrew. They are available here on draft and in bombers for most things and 6 packs for a few others. Lots of variants of stouts and IPAs. Their Choklat stout is a really good stout.

Water since coffee isn't done yet.

 

[mattmmille]

Monday morning quaffi...ugh

 

[BreezyBrew]

I don't know if I'll be able to figure it out. I tried to stick to the recipe, but had to make a couple close subs. And I brew BIAB, so I upped the amount of the base grain by one pound, to hit efficiency...that *might* have been my mistake in flavor... and my mash temperature is tough to regulate. Then I ferment at room temp in my house...usually around 69-70F in Nov through May (a few degrees higher in warmer months). I haven't nailed down my carb issue yet. I replaced my racking tubing and I'm using carboys instead of bottling buckets for fermentation, but I've always been a nut about cleaning and sanitizing. I've decided to start running my bottles through the dishwasher, too; instead of just using the bottle washer with Starsan. If you haven't been experiencing any issues with your system, I would say you will be safe following Yooper's recipe as closely as possible...read through the thread! Sorry to rattle on!

So, to close out the birthday, Yooper's Oatmeal Stout w/ Gingerbread. Same carb issue; fresh ginger is strong in the nose and flavor...the "bread" part is way in the background still. Better drinking beer, though. Ginger covers the twang.

Which yeast did you use?

 

[Ridire]

Coffee. Building problems at the kids' school on the rare day that my wife is scheduled to work = me heading home to try and be productive from there pretty soon.

 

[TNGabe]

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I think my yeast's gone crazy.

HB Pale Ale

Judging by your blow off set up, the yeast may not be alone.

Coffee here. Happy Monday!

 

[mattmmille]

Which yeast did you use?

Wyeast British Ale II (#1335) and it was VERY fresh. Dated Dec. 10th and I brewed on Dec 22.

More coffee.

 

[TNGabe]

They're supposed to be in TX according to seekabrew. They are available here on draft and in bombers for most things and 6 packs for a few others. Lots of variants of stouts and IPAs. Their Choklat stout is a really good stout.

Water since coffee isn't done yet.

FWIW I don't think seekabrew has been updated in months or maybe a year or more.

 

[TNGabe]

Wyeast British Ale II (#1335) and it was VERY fresh. Dated Dec. 10th and I brewed on Dec 22.

More coffee.

If the overcarb turns out to be that the beer was a little underfermented rather than an infection, have you brewed many dark beers before and did they have a similar 'tang'? Could be a water issue. Mine is great for pale to medium colored beers, but need some buffering or dark beers tend to taste a little acidic.

 

[CliffMongoloid]

coffee makes me poop

 

[Remmy]

On the yirgacheffe. All clear.

Coff.
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[BGBC]

coffee makes me poop

I thought that's why people drink it...

Coffee...