Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 45

cobra03 · 02-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Damn 25 year old home brew. Gotta let us know how that tastes.

goatfarmer · 02-10-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra03

Damn 25 year old home brew. Gotta let us know how that tastes.

Think I will take Poronicos' suggestion; snif---sip--then decide, likely give it a try this p.m.; will try and post pic's.

goatfarmer · 02-10-2012, 05:52 PM

UMMMM, sniffed, sipped and in the process of consuming the entire bottle. Can't remember the recipe I used with this batch; however, recall the first 5-6 batches I initially took my time by adding variety of hops, and malts, during different stages of the brewing process. Surprised to find it still has a 'homebrew' flavor, it's very dark in color yet light bodies with a chocolate-carmel flavor. The darkest cigar I could find to match the color is a Camacho triple maduro. The rest of the batch remains in a wooden crate half buried under the house, been kicking and moving the crate around over the years and probly about time I store what remains in a dark and cool space.

cobra03 · 02-10-2012, 07:29 PM

Thats looks and sounds pretty damn good for a bottle of beer that old. Impressive!

ashtonlady · 02-10-2012, 08:58 PM

That sounds wonderful. I am glad you found it.

keith_mahoney · 02-11-2012, 12:21 AM

Awesome, I'd have drank it up as well.

Poronico · 02-11-2012, 09:39 AM

No updates from Dave... did the beer do him in?!

Salvelinus · 02-11-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

No updates from Dave... did the beer do him in?!

??? Pics and report a couple posts up. Sounds awesome.

goatfarmer · 02-11-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

No updates from Dave... did the beer do him in?!

Still kicking, wow that was quite a treat not sure which had more of a kick the home brew or the tripple maduro. Poronico that Bruiser's brew did look mighty tasty, kinda considering getting back into homebrewing. Thanks for the input!!

Poronico · 02-11-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by goatfarmer

Still kicking, wow that was quite a treat not sure which had more of a kick the home brew or the tripple maduro. Poronico that Bruiser's brew did look mighty tasty, kinda considering getting back into homebrewing. Thanks for the input!!

Glad to see you still among the living and not one of those ever nomming zombies! That beer sounds pretty epic and at 25 years.. wow what a treat! The bruiser did turn out quite awesome, the rest of the batch is spoken for but PM me your addy and I'll see what I can do about poppin a few fresh bottles your way

Mikey202 · 02-11-2012, 11:30 AM

going to enter The Peach State Homebrew contest and Suwannee, Ga Beerfest. Belgian Dubble and a Porter.

goatfarmer · 02-11-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

going to enter The Peach State Homebrew contest and Suwannee, Ga Beerfest. Belgian Dubble and a Porter.

Entering a contest is taking homebrewing to a totally different level. Would be interested on how the Belgian Dubble and Porter come out.

goatfarmer · 02-11-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

Glad to see you still among the living and not one of those ever nomming zombies! That beer sounds pretty epic and at 25 years.. wow what a treat! The bruiser did turn out quite awesome, the rest of the batch is spoken for but PM me your addy and I'll see what I can do about poppin a few fresh bottles your way

I'd like to have been able to make a swap but the reason brew has set so long is recall setting aside 3-4 bottles where special 'home grown' hops were donated to what remain of a particular batch, hey it was the late 70's; anyhow, later mixed 1 or 2 with the rest of the unlabled bottles; hopefully will be able to determine when corked. Appreciate the offer, if not inconvenient, just a taste, will PM.

Poronico · 02-11-2012, 10:15 AM

We saw the pour and a taste test not an empty glass...

replicant_argent · 02-12-2012, 12:01 PM

Another batch of Dry Irish Stout going into secondary in a bit, the yeast will be washed and stored, and I am brewing a 2 Hearted clone from Northern brewer. THAT, boys, is a good Sunday.

mmblz · 02-12-2012, 02:47 PM

Bottled Ruination clone yesterday.
Need to transfer my belgian stout to secondary tonight.
Trying to decide what/when to start next

mmblz · 02-12-2012, 04:30 PM

anyone ever do a 20 minute boil?
i've read in some places that you can just double the bittering hops, and it works pretty well....
interested in trying since brewing often has to happen after the kids go to bed.

icantbejon · 02-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

anyone ever do a 20 minute boil?
i've read in some places that you can just double the bittering hops, and it works pretty well....
interested in trying since brewing often has to happen after the kids go to bed.

What time do your kids go to bed? Are you AG or extract? I can't imagine having the time in my night to brew after my kids go down.

mmblz · 02-22-2012, 10:55 AM

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What time do your kids go to bed? Are you AG or extract? I can't imagine having the time in my night to brew after my kids go down.

extract. they go to bed at 6:30

when i can find time to prepare and get ingredients i think i'm going to try this for my next batch.

icantbejon · 02-22-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

extract. they go to bed at 6:30

when i can find time to prepare and get ingredients i think i'm going to try this for my next batch.

I just made the jump to AG...I've been very happy with my results so far. I wish my kids went to bed at 6:30, I'm lucky if they're down at 8:30.

02-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#1
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Damn 25 year old home brew. Gotta let us know how that tastes. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

02-10-2012, 05:52 PM	#3
goatfarmer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Posts: 92 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? UMMMM, sniffed, sipped and in the process of consuming the entire bottle. Can't remember the recipe I used with this batch; however, recall the first 5-6 batches I initially took my time by adding variety of hops, and malts, during different stages of the brewing process. Surprised to find it still has a 'homebrew' flavor, it's very dark in color yet light bodies with a chocolate-carmel flavor. The darkest cigar I could find to match the color is a Camacho triple maduro. The rest of the batch remains in a wooden crate half buried under the house, been kicking and moving the crate around over the years and probly about time I store what remains in a dark and cool space. __________________ Last edited by goatfarmer; 02-10-2012 at 05:57 PM.

02-10-2012, 07:29 PM	#4
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Thats looks and sounds pretty damn good for a bottle of beer that old. Impressive! __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

02-10-2012, 08:58 PM	#5
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? That sounds wonderful. I am glad you found it.

02-11-2012, 12:21 AM	#6
keith_mahoney Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Keith Location: Ewa Beach Posts: 65 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Awesome, I'd have drank it up as well.

02-11-2012, 09:39 AM	#7
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? No updates from Dave... did the beer do him in?! __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

02-11-2012, 11:30 AM	#11
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? going to enter The Peach State Homebrew contest and Suwannee, Ga Beerfest. Belgian Dubble and a Porter. __________________

02-11-2012, 10:15 AM	#14
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? We saw the pour and a taste test not an empty glass... __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"

02-12-2012, 12:01 PM	#15
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Another batch of Dry Irish Stout going into secondary in a bit, the yeast will be washed and stored, and I am brewing a 2 Hearted clone from Northern brewer. THAT, boys, is a good Sunday. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

02-12-2012, 02:47 PM	#16
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Bottled Ruination clone yesterday. Need to transfer my belgian stout to secondary tonight. Trying to decide what/when to start next __________________ herf wear

02-12-2012, 04:30 PM	#17
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? anyone ever do a 20 minute boil? i've read in some places that you can just double the bittering hops, and it works pretty well.... interested in trying since brewing often has to happen after the kids go to bed. __________________ herf wear