Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 52

kaisersozei · 04-01-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnykay5

starting my first home brew today. A little anxious with all this sanitization, hope i dont miss a little microbe

high five!

JohnnyKay5 · 04-01-2012, 01:41 PM

so far so good. 21 hours from completion of racking to the primary, used liquid wyeast, fermenting like a champ

reggiebuckeye · 04-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

replicant_argent · 03-31-2012, 01:12 PM

15 gallons transferred into secondary today.

BeerAdvocate · 04-01-2012, 07:50 PM

Brewed a Pale Ale with 4 ounces of Cascade hops, this weekend.

kaisersozei · 04-02-2012, 10:37 AM

Homebrew Herfest II on Saturday with icantbejon, Matt, and Doug (from Winston's Humidor fame,) all brewing up different beers:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1664

JohnnyKay5 was on remote with us from NC doing his first brew

I brewed up a Rauchbier/Smoked Octoberfest which smelled incredible in the kettle, pitched it on top of a bock yeastcake and the thing took off almost immediately.

Ferg brewed a Kolsch, and at the end of the day we combined our second runnings into a smaller batch which I cooked up later that evening and pitched with some Bell's yeast. It's still not doing anything in the fermenter, so maybe that experiment will be a bust. It was one ugly looking beer anyway

JohnnyKay5 · 04-02-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Homebrew Herfest II on Saturday with icantbejon, Matt, and Doug (from Winston's Humidor fame,) all brewing up different beers:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1664

JohnnyKay5 was on remote with us from NC doing his first brew

I did an Amber Ale

Ended up converting my complete grill top to heat up all 4.5 Gallons and ended up re-arranging my freezer to chill.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1671

mmblz · 04-03-2012, 08:41 PM

just brewed something, aiming for like a Ruby Wheat sort of thing, we'll see....

mmblz · 04-17-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

just brewed something, aiming for like a Ruby Wheat sort of thing, we'll see....

bottled this tonight - beautiful color and tastes great. 7.35 abv, surprised me.
can't wait to try this one for real!

Poronico · 04-03-2012, 09:41 PM

I just relocated my brewing equipment from my old apartment into the house so I should be up and running with a couple different brews here in a couple weeks after I get my disability check. Anyone got a recommendation for some beer styles? I am not a hop lover but I don't mind some hoppy notes.

kaisersozei · 04-04-2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

I just relocated my brewing equipment from my old apartment into the house so I should be up and running with a couple different brews here in a couple weeks after I get my disability check. Anyone got a recommendation for some beer styles? I am not a hop lover but I don't mind some hoppy notes.

It's almost weizen season, so that's an option. I'd go with a robust porter or an American brown, either are more malt-centric in flavor/aroma and can be low IBUs. Here's my most recent easy brown that I'm really pleased with

http://hopville.com/recipe/934849/am...maduro-herfest

Salvelinus · 04-04-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

I just relocated my brewing equipment from my old apartment into the house so I should be up and running with a couple different brews here in a couple weeks after I get my disability check. Anyone got a recommendation for some beer styles? I am not a hop lover but I don't mind some hoppy notes.

We just did an Irish Red competition with the homebrew club I'm part of. Seems to fit the bill you're looking for, malty but still sessionable.

Tristan · 04-04-2012, 07:08 PM

Just kegged a double batch of IPA, split between WLP001 and WLP838 Lager yeast. They both turned out great. Got a Cal Common in the fermentor (Tim's "Cleveland Steam" Recipe) and planning on brewing a Kolsch this weekend. Looking forward to having some great session beers on tap!

mmblz · 04-05-2012, 05:11 PM

Cool.
I think this one will come out well. Not quite as black as I had hoped but seems to be tasting good. The carboy was previously used by a friend for cider, and every time I smell inside it is just disgusting - but the flavor seems fine.

BeerAdvocate · 04-06-2012, 05:39 PM

Brewing an all Chinook hop IPA right now

Salvelinus · 04-06-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Brewing an all Chinook hop IPA right now

Lawson's does a chinook single hop (Chinooker'd) that is amazing. Good choice of hop!

rack04 · 04-07-2012, 11:38 AM

Brewing up a 10 gal batch of an all citra american pale ale.

kaisersozei · 04-07-2012, 04:52 PM

Just put a Two Hearted Ale clone in the fermenter, will pitch with some Bell's yeast as soon as temp drops to 65

Salvelinus · 04-10-2012, 05:40 PM

I just put 3 willamette and 4 columbus rhizomes into pots to start. 2 years and I might have some new hop varieties!

replicant_argent · 04-10-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

I just put 3 willamette and 4 columbus rhizomes into pots to start. 2 years and I might have some new hop varieties!

I was just thinking of ordering a couple to plant today.
I was thinking Zeus, since I am a bit of a hop-head.

04-01-2012, 01:41 PM	#2
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? so far so good. 21 hours from completion of racking to the primary, used liquid wyeast, fermenting like a champ __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

04-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#3
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

03-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#4
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? 15 gallons transferred into secondary today. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-01-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewed a Pale Ale with 4 ounces of Cascade hops, this weekend. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-02-2012, 10:37 AM	#6
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Homebrew Herfest II on Saturday with icantbejon, Matt, and Doug (from Winston's Humidor fame,) all brewing up different beers: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...postcount=1664 JohnnyKay5 was on remote with us from NC doing his first brew I brewed up a Rauchbier/Smoked Octoberfest which smelled incredible in the kettle, pitched it on top of a bock yeastcake and the thing took off almost immediately. Ferg brewed a Kolsch, and at the end of the day we combined our second runnings into a smaller batch which I cooked up later that evening and pitched with some Bell's yeast. It's still not doing anything in the fermenter, so maybe that experiment will be a bust. It was one ugly looking beer anyway __________________

04-03-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? just brewed something, aiming for like a Ruby Wheat sort of thing, we'll see.... __________________ herf wear

04-03-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
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? I just relocated my brewing equipment from my old apartment into the house so I should be up and running with a couple different brews here in a couple weeks after I get my disability check. Anyone got a recommendation for some beer styles? I am not a hop lover but I don't mind some hoppy notes. __________________ 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"

04-04-2012, 07:08 PM	#13
Tristan #PretentiousBastage Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tristan Location: Kaukauna, WI Posts: 324 Trading: (0)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just kegged a double batch of IPA, split between WLP001 and WLP838 Lager yeast. They both turned out great. Got a Cal Common in the fermentor (Tim's "Cleveland Steam" Recipe) and planning on brewing a Kolsch this weekend. Looking forward to having some great session beers on tap!

04-05-2012, 05:11 PM	#14
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Cool. I think this one will come out well. Not quite as black as I had hoped but seems to be tasting good. The carboy was previously used by a friend for cider, and every time I smell inside it is just disgusting - but the flavor seems fine. __________________ herf wear

04-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#15
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewing an all Chinook hop IPA right now __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-07-2012, 11:38 AM	#17
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewing up a 10 gal batch of an all citra american pale ale. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

04-07-2012, 04:52 PM	#18
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Just put a Two Hearted Ale clone in the fermenter, will pitch with some Bell's yeast as soon as temp drops to 65 __________________

04-10-2012, 05:40 PM	#19
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I just put 3 willamette and 4 columbus rhizomes into pots to start. 2 years and I might have some new hop varieties!