Any Homebrew/Craft brewers on WF?

I don't drink but I occasionally brew for my friends. The best thing is to find a local shop and spend some time shooting the shit. My local supply house is pretty awesome. They also have classes, and competitions all the time so you can talk from people who are semi pro's. I'm also friends with the owner of a successful microbrewer who throws some bad ass parties.

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The only thing I've ever made is hooch. If you ever wanna talk about building a still let me know.
 
I think on my next batch I'm going to keg it instead of bottling. Everyone says it carbonates so much better in a keg than in bottles. I'll have to go talk to the guys at the local brew shop for some tips, because I have no idea what I need to keg. I've got the kegerator, so it would be sweet to have my beer on tap all the time.

That being said, have you guys found that your beers condition and taste better out of 22oz bottles as opposed to regular 12oz bottles? I think the larger the container, the better the beer conditions and carbonates.
 
efeezy said:
I think on my next batch I'm going to keg it instead of bottling. Everyone says it carbonates so much better in a keg than in bottles. I'll have to go talk to the guys at the local brew shop for some tips, because I have no idea what I need to keg. I've got the kegerator, so it would be sweet to have my beer on tap all the time.

That being said, have you guys found that your beers condition and taste better out of 22oz bottles as opposed to regular 12oz bottles? I think the larger the container, the better the beer conditions and carbonates.
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The chart I use: Force Carbonation Chart - Kegerators.com

I mainly use 16oz and 1liter Grolsch style bottles, I find that my liters take longer to condition, but are MUCH better.

Keg conditioning to bottle is also insanely good!
 
I started brewing when I was 15 (23 years ago). Even bought a fridge for "aging my beer". Don't know what the fuck my mom was thinking letting me get away with that shit.
Anyway, I've brewed on and off over the years but am just getting back into it again.

I didn't know what mead was until a couple years ago. (It's fermented honey) Anyway, I wound up going to a mead tasting last summer with about 30 homebrewed meads opened up. I had never tasted the stuff before. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. Most of them had been flavored with things like fruit, tea bags (raspberry herbal tea for instance), or spices, even vegetables like pumpkins.

The best one I tried was a strawberry/chocolate mead and it was excellent so I decided to try to make one. Bought about $600 worth of supplies on top of the dust-covered stuff I had in the basement, and I've been really enjoying getting back into it.

I finally got a wort-chiller in the mail today. Life is going to be much better now.
I'm brewing up a storm these days and enjoying trying new things.

Got going:
5 gallons of strawberry/chocolate mead
6 gallons of Merlot

Brewing this week:
5 gallons of Porter (my favorite beer)

Brewing on March 5th with some friends:
5 gallons Chocolate/Mint mead
5 gallons unflavored mead from some local beekeepers I know.

Things I want to try:
brewing organic mead from naturally harvested yeast
mulberry wine from the trees on my property
hard cider

The problem with mead is that it should be many months old before you drink it. I figure I need about 20 carboys so I can try all the things I want to try.
 
DangerBrown said:
I started brewing when I was 15 (23 years ago). Even bought a fridge for "aging my beer". Don't know what the fuck my mom was thinking letting me get away with that shit.
Anyway, I've brewed on and off over the years but am just getting back into it again.

I didn't know what mead was until a couple years ago. (It's fermented honey) Anyway, I wound up going to a mead tasting last summer with about 30 homebrewed meads opened up. I had never tasted the stuff before. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. Most of them had been flavored with things like fruit, tea bags (raspberry herbal tea for instance), or spices, even vegetables like pumpkins.

The best one I tried was a strawberry/chocolate mead and it was excellent so I decided to try to make one. Bought about $600 worth of supplies on top of the dust-covered stuff I had in the basement, and I've been really enjoying getting back into it.

I finally got a wort-chiller in the mail today. Life is going to be much better now.
I'm brewing up a storm these days and enjoying trying new things.

Got going:
5 gallons of strawberry/chocolate mead
6 gallons of Merlot

Brewing this week:
5 gallons of Porter (my favorite beer)

Brewing on March 5th with some friends:
5 gallons Chocolate/Mint mead
5 gallons unflavored mead from some local beekeepers I know.

Things I want to try:
brewing organic mead from naturally harvested yeast
mulberry wine from the trees on my property
hard cider

The problem with mead is that it should be many months old before you drink it. I figure I need about 20 carboys so I can try all the things I want to try.
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Nice man, nice!

I brewed an Imperial Pale Ale and an American Ale on Saturday. Have one sitting in my office here, bubbling away!
 
I've been wanting to do a Barley Wine for a long time, but they just take so long to condition. I've got the stuff for a double IPA recipe on the way, so hopefully I'll get that baby going next weekend. She's gonna be hoppy!
 
I started home brewing about 13 years ago. Lately my interest is in making ciders. I've actually been thinking about starting an online shop to start selling kits etc. Not sure if I want to take on the extra work though.
 
Just brewed a double IPA yesterday that's gonna be hoppy as hell. It's got 4 oz of Amarillo. 1 oz of Warrior and another 6 oz combo for dry hopping. Should be done in about a month.
 
efeezy said:
Just brewed a double IPA yesterday that's gonna be hoppy as hell. It's got 4 oz of Amarillo. 1 oz of Warrior and another 6 oz combo for dry hopping. Should be done in about a month.
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I've never have home brewed beer, the quality and taste is one much better a regular store bought beer? How much does a kit usually run? and is it hard to get started? thanks
 
Rancor13 said:
I've never have home brewed beer, the quality and taste is one much better a regular store bought beer? How much does a kit usually run? and is it hard to get started? thanks
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I've made a couple beers that were just as good as similar craft brewed ales. Every beer is different, and I've had a couple of shitty ones, but that happens to the best of em. You can get a basic starter brewing setup from $80-$100. If you want to go a bit bigger, you can get some better equipment in the $200+ range. Once you get going and get hooked on brewing, sky's the limit. You can spend thousands for your home brew setup if you want. The average beer is going to cost anywhere from $30-$50 on average for the ingredients. You can buy kits online for popular style beers, which come with all the malt, hops, etc., or you can get recipes and go to your local brew supply shop and pick the stuff up on your own. Kits are a good way for beginners, so you get the hang of the process.

If you're wanting to get into it, go here Northern Brewer Home Beer Brewing Kits, Supplies & Equipment and check out their forum and browse their starter equipment and beer kits. It's a shit load of fun, and everyone I know who's gotten going brewing is totally hooked.
 
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