lord_casek Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 cluetwo: get a chance to try either of those beers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Today. 6:30 am i need this to start Geek out while i eat Good crush is key Filtering water for mash in Wait ..... Decide to have beer while waiting. mashing in i wanted to hit 152 and well i hit 152 What hop shortage....? Filtering sparge water into the hot water tank Sparging more sparging Hops Shit Chilling In-laws drop of vegetables while chilling. gravity check Healthy yeast is happy yeast happy yeast with lots of oxygen, commence beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudebra1 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 here's what we did last week: got the water hot and added the grains: You might as well just add the grains in a grain bag in the pot instead of adding the extra transfer in there. Just get the water up to about 155 - 160F and let the grains steep for a half hour of so. You dont really want to boils the grains. Beer is forgiving as shit though, so I'm sure the pale will turn out good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudebra1 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Damn Areankay, you have a serious setup. How much did that mash tun cost you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 i'd like to applaud that setup as well. good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydrogenPeroxide Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 yeah, thats definitely a serious setup. what was that software you were looking at, areankay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITOFZOMBIES Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 supporting Syek, eh? guilty until proven innocent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 yeah, thats definitely a serious setup. what was that software you were looking at, areankay? its called beer alchemy. the demo says it will only run for 30 days or seven launches but i have been using it for about a year and i even updated the demo. http://www.kentplacesoftware.com/products/BeerAlchemy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwel Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I have a batch of English brown fermenting as we speak.. Pics to follow. Seeing how this thread is well over a year old, who is currently brewing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Not I, I haven't brewed anything since I last posted in this thread. Just bought a house though, so I may just crack a case or two out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I've got some Aussie Pale Ale that didn't turn out carbonated enough. Still aging some of it to see if it will help, but I doubt it. It's good beer,, but low carbonation makes it kinda suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 It's no longer Beer, it's juice!! I had the exact opposite happen last time I brewed. I must have contaminated it or used too much priming sugar. I had bottles spontaneously combusting in my apartment, then I moved the cases outside because I was too scared to move them anywhere else. Finally I busted out a jug of laundry detergent and threw it at the cases to finsih the rest off. Shit is no joke..I had glass and beer EVERYWHERE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 It's no longer Beer, it's juice!! I had the exact opposite happen last time I brewed. I must have contaminated it or used too much priming sugar. I had bottles spontaneously combusting in my apartment, then I moved the cases outside because I was too scared to move them anywhere else. Finally I busted out a jug of laundry detergent and threw it at the cases to finsih the rest off. Shit is no joke..I had glass and beer EVERYWHERE... Nah, mine is still strong beer it just hasn't got a head that last for very long. In fact, if you like pale ale, give aussie pale ale a try. P.S: you brewing for Oktoberfest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 I'm considering it. We'll have to see what pans out this next week. If I get the energy to hit up the brew store I just might get some grains and go crazy..Sucks though, I have to buy all new bottles again..Not that they cost much, but yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwel Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 if your in a house, you should just start kegging.. much cheaper than bottling and you can drink it quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREANKAY Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I just drank my last 2 beers last night. one was a Belgian somethin or other. It was triple style with a ton of hops added and i used Belgian wheat yeast. the other was a Amber with a hefty dose of both rye and hops. Got 3 beers entered into a competition next week. the Belgian and amber mentioned above as well as a Belgian pale pale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 People were asking about this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bed framed Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 props for thread reviving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dwel Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 how many heads are still homebrewin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 this is something i've been snoozing on for years. any one have any idea how much it costs to get a decent set up going for brewing? i know they have cheap starter kits, but they seem to be missing key components for a brewing set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 All you really need is a kettle, a fermenter bucket (preferably with a spigot installed), and a wing capper. I would include a glass carboy in the list, but it is not strictly necessary. The rest is all to make it easier or to create a more consistent final product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPS! Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Fucking awsome there is already a thread about this. Got a kit about a month ago, brewed my burr over the past month and have spent the last week drinking it. Its delicious, I put honey in the mix which makes it even more alcoholic and taste great, its an amber ale and everyone who has tried it so far says its some of the tastiest beer theyve drank. Im very happy with it and already have a second batch of some Octoberfest on the way for fall. Props to the other brew heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwel Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 this is something i've been snoozing on for years. any one have any idea how much it costs to get a decent set up going for brewing? i know they have cheap starter kits, but they seem to be missing key components for a brewing set up. Id start looking here for what you need. The most expensive part of the kit is the brew kettle (big stainless pot). Currently I am in the process of building something similar to these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 props and thanks^ think this will be my winter project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grd Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 My uncle used to make ale, wine and cider when I was a kid so he's been advising my brother. He started off with this... http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Lager_Starter_kit_COOPERS_5_gallons.html But now he's onto this.. http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Mashing_ALL_Grain_Complete_Starter_Kit.html I'm gonna steal his first kit and have a go I think. My brother is an imbecile, if he can do it anyone can but that Coopers kit was super easy, included everything and is pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies $64 for Home Brewer Starter Kit and Ingredients (Up to $127.80 Value) Groupon deal from SD http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?p=42645376&utm_source=dealalerts&utm_medium=em-i&utm_term=21388&utm_content=u255804&utm_campaign=tu-9999#post42645376 I might jump on this deal, ever since last Xmas I've been eying these kits... haven't pull the trigger yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwel Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 brewing is real fun. I'd start with extract brews for a while and if you still have the itch to keep doing it, move over to all grain. Also, buy and read this: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Homebrewing-Third-Harperresource-Book/dp/0060531053 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i eat babies Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Best Spam Ever. would prop but he's banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Imo going all grain is just too much of a commitment (time, money, equipment... ect) . I helped a neighbour do a 15 gallon all grain brew and it was an ALL day affair. Now don't get me wrong the beer came out awesome, but I think I have gotten similar results w/ my little set-up, that was about $1400 less than his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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