http://www.homebrewtalk.com/ A home brewing beer and wine making civilized discussion community. Also with beer/wine/mead/cider discussion, beer reviews, pub talk, and general chit-chat. en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:50:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.homebrewtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.homebrewtalk.com/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/mgkgedidBaU/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:50:11 GMT If I would have simply re-arranged a few trivial thing last Sunday (like watching the game in my garage instead of a friend's house), I could have had a brew day. But I had already planned on brewing this Saturday. Sunday it was 59° and sunny in Knoxpatch. This Saturday, it's supposed to be sunny and 40° with moderate winds to bring the wind chill down into the low 30s.

Lesson learned. :(

At least I'll have a nice steaming pot of wort to warm up around! ]]> General Beer Discussion prrriiide http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/make-beer-while-sun-shines-302514/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/make-beer-while-sun-shines-302514/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/L2ZcHwb92nc/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:49:18 GMT I just bottled my first batch last night. I cant wait to sample in two weeks! I went with the Ninkasi Tricerahops double ipa for my first shot. The uncarbonated beer that didnt quite fill the last bottle tasted amazing and packed a punch. I want to try to make Bells Two Hearted Ale next. Does... I just bottled my first batch last night. I cant wait to sample in two weeks! I went with the Ninkasi Tricerahops double ipa for my first shot. The uncarbonated beer that didnt quite fill the last bottle tasted amazing and packed a punch. I want to try to make Bells Two Hearted Ale next. Does anyone have a recipe for this beer? I am equipped for extract brewing for now. Cheers!:mug: ]]> Extract Brewing McGlothan http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/two-hearted-ale-extract-recipe-302513/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/two-hearted-ale-extract-recipe-302513/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/qAdApEF2eTk/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:48:19 GMT Hey guys, I have been brewing in MR B kegs for a year now and just spent 300 bucks on new stuff at Williams Brewing. 6.5 gallon fermenters, priming buckets, glass carboy, etc... I really want to watch fermentation start off in my 6.5 glass carboy, but have been reading ALOT on primary brewing... Hey guys, I have been brewing in MR B kegs for a year now and just spent 300 bucks on new stuff at Williams Brewing. 6.5 gallon fermenters, priming buckets, glass carboy, etc...

I really want to watch fermentation start off in my 6.5 glass carboy, but have been reading ALOT on primary brewing only. This is pretty much how ive been doing it with MR B.

Anyone else start off fermenting in glass then moving to the plastic buckets after fermentation is mostly over?

Thanks guys. ]]> martinfan30 http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/starting-fermentation-glass-302512/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/starting-fermentation-glass-302512/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/4jKPVsx2254/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:41:53 GMT Whats the best category to enter an american stout that was fermented with lager yeast? SG 1067 SRM 48 75 IBUs Whats the best category to enter an american stout that was fermented with lager yeast?

SG 1067
SRM 48
75 IBUs ]]> Recipes/Ingredients NJstout http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/what-category-enter-american-stout-lager-yeast-302511/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/what-category-enter-american-stout-lager-yeast-302511/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/kDEXnCpJX44/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:40:02 GMT I am getting ready to build a kegerator actually my first. I have a kegging kit coming with two 5 gallon soda kegs and I didn't know if I could get them to fit into a standard mini fridge? I am asking this because I am Craig's list searching of the proper refrigerator. Hope you guys can help! ]]> Bottling/Kegging moorerm04 http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/how-many-cornys-fit-mini-fridge-302510/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/how-many-cornys-fit-mini-fridge-302510/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/mWEwXNiKPTQ/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:33:24 GMT As promised, I wanted to report my experience with my Spike Brewing kettle. I got the 15 gallon w/ 1 welded port (SS ball valve). It arrived late last week and I finally got around to brewing with it after work today. My boil is currently about 35 minutes in and so far everything has worked just... As promised, I wanted to report my experience with my Spike Brewing kettle. I got the 15 gallon w/ 1 welded port (SS ball valve). It arrived late last week and I finally got around to brewing with it after work today. My boil is currently about 35 minutes in and so far everything has worked just fine.

The weld seems strong on the port. I attached the valve and nipple with teflon on the threads, no leaks so far. I'm doing a 5.5 gallon batch on the stove-top and it's producing a way more even boil than my old 8 gallon canning pot ever did. I'm able to stir the wort without losing a boil momentarily.

Overall I'm very happy with the pot. There's not really much else I can say. It works as advertised and as far as I can tell you can't beat the price for a SS welded pot.

:rockin: ]]> Equipment/Sanitation jwible204 http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/spike-brewing-kettles-302509/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/spike-brewing-kettles-302509/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/tGGVLR1iBXI/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:32:39 GMT After a very long time searching for something like this, I have finally found it. You can use these on the end of your hoses that connect to 1/2" NPT threads anywhere in your system. They have a swivel like a garden hose connector to make it easy to put on and off. I bought them specifically for the water side of my plate chiller. I have camlocks on the wort side, but I saw no reason to spend that much money for the water side. These are way easier to work with than the standard non-swivel barbs I had before.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#5440K114

Item # 5440K114 at mcmaster.com if that link doesn't work.
$7.10 for a set of 2.

Now I bet someone will point me to a link/store that has had them all along... the only thing like this I was ever able to find was blichmann fittings for the therminator, which cost 4 times as much. ]]> Equipment/Sanitation jaba http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/1-2-npt-swivel-hose-barbs-302508/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/1-2-npt-swivel-hose-barbs-302508/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/QClOd4TuS00/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:31:00 GMT I'm looking at buying a deluxe kit from northern brewer anyone use there Stuff ? any good ? The prices r good but looking for some advise.... ]]> General Chit Chat Ryan12 http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f19/northern-brewer-kits-302507/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f19/northern-brewer-kits-302507/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/TvdYYPPkUd8/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:39 GMT Yet ran out. Have 2 kegs on tap...shut-off the valves to manifold. With the min pressure in keg (since I purged and then it ran out...ughh) will I be ok until tomm evening after work to put new co2 tank in??? Or are both kegs ruined??? Yet ran out. Have 2 kegs on tap...shut-off the valves to manifold. With the min pressure in keg (since I purged and then it ran out...ughh) will I be ok until tomm evening after work to put new co2 tank in??? Or are both kegs ruined??? ]]> Bottling/Kegging TRIPLEMSU http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/co2-tank-302506/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/co2-tank-302506/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/V9f_ugZTsnE/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:31 GMT I'm getting ready to do my first all grain this weekend. I'm doing the NB's Cream Ale. I purchased it a little over a month ago. I purchased the grain crushed and just read that you should crush the grain as close to mashing as possible to reduce the amount of oxidation that occurs. I read that it can lead to premature staling. Will this be an issue with malt that has been crushed for over a month? ]]> Beginners Beer Brewing Forum Smokedaddy http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/crushing-malt-too-early-302505/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/crushing-malt-too-early-302505/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/g9CDPX6jn0k/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:09:43 GMT Anyone have an AG for this? I sampled this last year and it was a really good session beer. I believe the old recipe was a single hop with Amarillo. The new one, which I drank, uses a more complex hop schedule as shown on their site. Anyway its a great every day beer and if you can help me out... Anyone have an AG for this? I sampled this last year and it was a really good session beer. I believe the old recipe was a single hop with Amarillo. The new one, which I drank, uses a more complex hop schedule as shown on their site.

Anyway its a great every day beer and if you can help me out that would be super. ]]> Recipes/Ingredients kenais http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/yazoo-pale-ale-clone-needed-302504/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/yazoo-pale-ale-clone-needed-302504/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/0g1M0siy8M8/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:07:32 GMT How would I ferment orange peel? A friend did a small bottle of it, granted it was nearing 150 proof and we mixed a spot of it into our wheat beer. Tasted amazing!! But how would I do it? How would I ferment orange peel? A friend did a small bottle of it, granted it was nearing 150 proof and we mixed a spot of it into our wheat beer. Tasted amazing!! But how would I do it? ]]> MrJames http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/fermenting-orange-peel-302503/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/fermenting-orange-peel-302503/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/Nvb04Oj6j1M/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:05:26 GMT Next up is some home brew. Looking at ingredient kits. Any recommendations? I've seen extract, semi-grain and all grain. Don't think i'm ready for all grain(equipment extras) but don't want to brew junk. I drink sam adams, blue moon and my favorite ommegang. Thanks ]]> Beginners Beer Brewing Forum anteup http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/ingredient-kits-302502/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/ingredient-kits-302502/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/8xx5LkaV2Uw/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:04:46 GMT So today, while I was at work poundering the mystery that is recipe design, one question came to mind. What are hop combinations that should be avoided while creating recipes? Does anyone have first hand experience in the realm of failed hop combos? So today, while I was at work poundering the mystery that is recipe design, one question came to mind. What are hop combinations that should be avoided while creating recipes? Does anyone have first hand experience in the realm of failed hop combos? ]]> Recipes/Ingredients SteakGrisel http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/hop-combinations-avoid-302501/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/hop-combinations-avoid-302501/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HomeBrewForums/~3/PW8azlnFqrk/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:58:07 GMT SO... Last Friday (5 days ago), we ordered to go from a local pizza joint - the deal came with a gallon of sweet tea. From past experiences with this restaurant's tea, I know it tends to be quite sweet (we actually cut it with tap water).

Well, we sat it on the counter and promptly forgot about it. Until tonight, when I noticed it was fermenting. Fairly vigorously.

It has one of those 'pull tab' lids that's still sealed, so I'm not worried about it being contaminated with anything else besides what is clearly living in it.

So, here's my solicitation for people's thoughts on:

-what will this produce? - Is this kambucha?
-the safety of whatever this produces
-culturing this 'wild' yeast?
-bottling/storage? (to carb or not to carb?)

and any other input people may have...

]]> leviticus http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f167/restaurant-tea-302500/ http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f167/restaurant-tea-302500/