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It has been about a week since I tapped my English Brown Ale and I must have done something wrong because there is no way that it is supposed to taste like this. First off it’s watered down so all you get is a faint taste of beer. Second, it lacks many of [...]
Saturday was my first introduction to the process of all grain brewing. I have to admit that I was really intimidated before I saw the system in action. I made some mental notes about the process and below is the process as I observed it:
Cracked not crushed grainsThe grains should be cracked open, but not [...]
10 Ugly Men Fest in Rochester, maybe 4 years ago now. Justin, Miah, Poop, Squank, and Me.
Malt Extract: 3.5lbs John Bull Dark, 4lbs dry amberSpecialty Grain: 1lb 90-L Crystal malt, 3/4lb Choc. MaltBitter Hops: 2oz Northern Brewer (45min)Flavoring Hops: 1oz Foggles (20min)Finishing [...]
Malt Extract: 5lbs John Bull LightSpec. Grain: 8oz 40-L Crystal Malt, 2oz Black Patent MaltBitter Hops: 1oz Saaz, 1/2 oz Hallertaver (45min)Finishing Hops: 1/2 oz Hallertaver (5min)Yeast: [...]
This is my blog about home brewing. I am going to be using this blog as a way to log in my recipes and comments about home brewing. I am fairly new at the “home brewing scene” (about a year or so, maybe 12-15 batches under my belt), but I really enjoy it and I [...]
