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Sep 19, 2012 11:51 AM
Homebrewing was a lot of fun. I did it with a buddy and we drank a bunch of beers while doing it. This Thursday marks week 2 of 3 we're waiting since bottling ours. Looking forward to next Thursday to bust on of them out and give it a shot.

Just to echo Justin, SANITIZE!. Buddy I did the brewing with, couldn't stress this enough. In proper sanitation can ruin a whole batch.
Sep 19, 2012 11:51am
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Sep 19, 2012 11:53 AM
My pumpkin ale should be ready to transfer to the secondary fermenter this week. Two weeks in there and three weeks in the bottle, should be ready right before Halloween.
Sep 19, 2012 11:53am
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Sep 19, 2012 12:06 PM
justincredible;1275022 wrote:My pumpkin ale should be ready to transfer to the secondary fermenter this week. Two weeks in there and three weeks in the bottle, should be ready right before Halloween.
So you are on target for Wednesday I see.
Sep 19, 2012 12:06pm
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Sep 19, 2012 12:09 PM
Curly J;1275034 wrote:So you are on target for Wednesday I see.
Indeed.
Sep 19, 2012 12:09pm
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Sep 19, 2012 1:57 PM
gorocks99;1274960 wrote:So I'm seriously considering brewing my own this winter. I know some of you do as well, it seems like it's a good few hours on a weekend day to make a batch, then another few hours a few weeks later to fill the bottles. What pitfalls should I expect to encounter? What are some things you wish you knew before you went into homebrewing?
Washing and bottling 48 bottles by hand is a bitch so last year I got 24 bombers and made things so much easier.

I got this kit from midwest supplies http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brewing-basics-plus-kit.html
Sep 19, 2012 1:57pm
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Sep 19, 2012 3:08 PM
My only bottling experience is bombers, and doing 19 of those was a pain. We're looking into bottling into a keg for our next brew.
Sep 19, 2012 3:08pm
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Sep 19, 2012 4:07 PM
Would not growlers make more sense to bottle into?
Sep 19, 2012 4:07pm
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Sep 19, 2012 7:20 PM
Sonofanump;1275271 wrote:Would not growlers make more sense to bottle into?
Most people brew 5 gal batches so if you actually have 10 growlers on hand I guess you could. But it has to spend some time in the bottle before you can open it, and you most likely won't be downing one a day and to my knowledge beer in growlers should be drank relatively soon.
Sep 19, 2012 7:20pm
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Sep 19, 2012 7:55 PM
BORIStheCrusher;1275347 wrote:Most people brew 5 gal batches so if you actually have 10 growlers on hand I guess you could. But it has to spend some time in the bottle before you can open it, and you most likely won't be downing one a day and to my knowledge beer in growlers should be drank relatively soon.
As I recall, growlers should be drank within a couple days of filling.
Sep 19, 2012 7:55pm
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Sep 19, 2012 8:11 PM
O-Trap;1275379 wrote:As I recall, growlers should be drank within a couple days of filling.

I thought it was with in a couple days after opening one.
Sep 19, 2012 8:11pm
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Sep 19, 2012 8:28 PM
Curly J;1275385 wrote:I thought it was with in a couple days after opening one.
It was likely because it was filled via tap and it can get oxidized, even if it isn't opened. He said a week, tops. Most of what I've read since confirms that.
Sep 19, 2012 8:28pm
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Sep 19, 2012 8:29 PM
Curly J;1275385 wrote:I thought it was with in a couple days after opening one.
My understanding as well.

Just opened up my Black Metal that's been sitting in my cellar. Needless to say its awesome. Will have to pick up from this brewery again. Deep intense chocolate flavor, smooth and subtle alcohol taste. Could easily get hammered with this on tap. Great RIS.
Sep 19, 2012 8:29pm
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Sep 20, 2012 9:44 AM
Had my first Nosferatu last night. Pretty good, really similar profile to most other GL beers (malty start, bitter finish). It grew on me after the first few sips. I'd be interested in trying it at the brewery, I imagine it's quite different than drinking from a bottle.
Sep 20, 2012 9:44am
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Sep 20, 2012 9:58 AM
Had this last night - i really like flying dog

Sep 20, 2012 9:58am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:42 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1275786 wrote:Had this last night - i really like flying dog

Agreed. I love their Snake IPA and Raging Bitch.
Sep 20, 2012 10:42am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:51 AM
I was disappointed with their snake bite. Since its highly thought of, I wonder if I had an older batch. Agreed overall though, great brewery.
Sep 20, 2012 10:51am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:52 AM


Pic of beer from last night. Buy it if you come across it. You wont be disappoint.
Sep 20, 2012 10:52am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:53 AM
Clean your grout, dude. :)
Sep 20, 2012 10:53am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:54 AM
O-Trap;1275836 wrote:Agreed. I love their Snake IPA and Raging Bitch.
Thanks I will need to find those. The InHeatWheat is average, the OldScratchAmberAle is slightly above average.
Sep 20, 2012 10:54am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:58 AM
This is my favorite of theirs

Sep 20, 2012 10:58am
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Sep 20, 2012 10:58 AM
justincredible;1275857 wrote:Clean your grout, dude. :)
That's what women are for. He's drinking beer like he should, if he has a woman, she should get in that shit with a tooth brush.
Sep 20, 2012 10:58am
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Sep 20, 2012 11:01 AM
Sonofanump;1275860 wrote:Thanks I will need to find those. The InHeatWheat is average, the OldScratchAmberAle is slightly above average.

They're both IPAs (RB is a Belgian one), so if that's not your thing, you don't have to, but if you like IPAs, I'd definitely give them a try.
Raw Dawgin' it;1275866 wrote:This is my favorite of theirs

Never had this, but do want to try it.
Sep 20, 2012 11:01am
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Sep 20, 2012 11:02 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1275870 wrote:That's what women are for. He's drinking beer like he should, if he has a woman, she should get in that shit with a tooth brush.
Drinking beer at 11am ... does life get better?
Sep 20, 2012 11:02am
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Sep 20, 2012 11:03 AM
O-Trap;1275874 wrote:They're both IPAs (RB is a Belgian one), so if that's not your thing, you don't have to, but if you like IPAs, I'd definitely give them a try.
IPA is my wheelhouse, so I'll be looking hard for them.
Sep 20, 2012 11:03am
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Sep 20, 2012 11:04 AM
justincredible;1275022 wrote:My pumpkin ale should be ready to transfer to the secondary fermenter this week. Two weeks in there and three weeks in the bottle, should be ready right before Halloween.
Dig it! Dogfish Head's "punkin ale" is great stuff. Curious if you also use cinnamon, allspice and brown sugar?
Sep 20, 2012 11:04am