Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 19, 2012 11:51am
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.
Just to echo Justin, SANITIZE!. Buddy I did the brewing with, couldn't stress this enough. In proper sanitation can ruin a whole batch.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 19, 2012 11:53am
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.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Sep 19, 2012 12:06pm
So you are on target for Wednesday I see.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.
justincredible
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Sep 19, 2012 12:09pm
Indeed.Curly J;1275034 wrote:So you are on target for Wednesday I see.
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Sep 19, 2012 1:57pm
Washing and bottling 48 bottles by hand is a bitch so last year I got 24 bombers and made things so much easier.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?
I got this kit from midwest supplies http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brewing-basics-plus-kit.html
Commander of Awesome
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Sep 19, 2012 3:08pm
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.
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Sonofanump
Sep 19, 2012 4:07pm
Would not growlers make more sense to bottle into?
BORIStheCrusher
Posts: 1,893
Sep 19, 2012 7:20pm
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.Sonofanump;1275271 wrote:Would not growlers make more sense to bottle into?
O-Trap
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Sep 19, 2012 7:55pm
As I recall, growlers should be drank within a couple days of filling.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.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Sep 19, 2012 8:11pm
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.
O-Trap
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Sep 19, 2012 8:28pm
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.Curly J;1275385 wrote:I thought it was with in a couple days after opening one.
Commander of Awesome
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Sep 19, 2012 8:29pm
My understanding as well.Curly J;1275385 wrote:I thought it was with in a couple days after opening one.
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.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 20, 2012 9:44am
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Sep 20, 2012 9:58am
Had this last night - i really like flying dog
O-Trap
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Sep 20, 2012 10:42am
Agreed. I love their Snake IPA and Raging Bitch.Raw Dawgin' it;1275786 wrote:Had this last night - i really like flying dog
Commander of Awesome
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Sep 20, 2012 10:51am
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.
Commander of Awesome
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Sep 20, 2012 10:52am
Pic of beer from last night. Buy it if you come across it. You wont be disappoint.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 20, 2012 10:53am
Clean your grout, dude. 
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Sonofanump
Sep 20, 2012 10:54am
Thanks I will need to find those. The InHeatWheat is average, the OldScratchAmberAle is slightly above average.O-Trap;1275836 wrote:Agreed. I love their Snake IPA and Raging Bitch.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Sep 20, 2012 10:58am
This is my favorite of theirs
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Sep 20, 2012 10:58am
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.justincredible;1275857 wrote:Clean your grout, dude.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Sep 20, 2012 11:01am
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.
Never had this, but do want to try it.Raw Dawgin' it;1275866 wrote:This is my favorite of theirs
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Sep 20, 2012 11:02am
Drinking beer at 11am ... does life get better?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.
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Sonofanump
Sep 20, 2012 11:03am
IPA is my wheelhouse, so I'll be looking hard for them.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.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 20, 2012 11:04am
Dig it! Dogfish Head's "punkin ale" is great stuff. Curious if you also use cinnamon, allspice and brown sugar?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.