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crispystl · 12-25-2010, 04:51 PM

Anyone do it? Any good suggestions for a starter kit? It looks like it's about the same cost you would pay for decent beer from the store is this accurate?

shirtsleeve · 02-02-2012, 08:28 PM

I'm due too. I wanna try a lower alcohol/calorie beer (@4%abv, like a domestic "lite") with a nice hoppy kick and balanced malt taste. I have some research to do, but will run a small amount of biscuit, and maybe some amber grains to enhance flavor without hitting it too hard with malt sugars. I'm thinking of hopping it like a good western IPA. lots of citrus notes.

MOhillbilly · 10-17-2012, 01:12 PM

Have a batch of hard cider goin. Stinks like death.

DMAC · 10-17-2012, 01:16 PM

Never tried that. The smell makes it through the air lock?

R8RFAN · 10-17-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

Never tried that. The smell makes it through the air lock?

When the yeast is eating it produces co2 the air lock will release that co2 a few times an hour...

The air lock is basically an upside down cap that is under water that lets air escape but won't let air in.

I used to make beer 15 or so years ago... I may get back into it.

DMAC · 10-17-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

When the yeast is eating it produces co2 the air lock will release that co2 a few times an hour...

The air lock is basically an upside down cap that is under water that lets air escape but won't let air in.

I used to make beer 15 or so years ago... I may get back into it.

When I brew my beer, the gas bubbles out, but it never stinks at all.

Chiefs=Champions · 10-17-2012, 03:10 PM

NO TIME FOR THIS GUYS! SCOTT PIOLI! MATT CASSHOLE! CANDY RAPPER! TO ARMS!!!!

DMAC · 10-17-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs=Good

NO TIME FOR THIS GUYS! SCOTT PIOLI! MATT CASSHOLE! CANDY RAPPER! TO ARMS!!!!

Exactly. We need to drink.

1moreTRich · 10-17-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Have a batch of hard cider goin. Stinks like death.

During the beginning parts of the fermentation, depending on the yeast, you can throw off a lot of sulphur. A lot of cider yeast does this. Won't effect the end product and nothing to worry about. Stinks like rotten eggs, though.

R8RFAN · 10-17-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

When I brew my beer, the gas bubbles out, but it never stinks at all.

I never thought mine did either, I guess different combos of the organic stuff the yeast is eating gives off different smells .. I know I could never drink something that stinks..

Groves · 10-17-2012, 04:19 PM

Did you add yeast or go with whatever yeasts were in there already? I'm jealous.

MOhillbilly · 10-17-2012, 04:20 PM

My stepsons room is in the basement and he is super pissed.

MOhillbilly · 10-17-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Groves

Did you add yeast or go with whatever yeasts were in there already? I'm jealous.

I added yeast. Some Shit to make it super dry. Gonna make a batch of peary after we turn 640# of tomatoes into goodness.

R8RFAN · 10-17-2012, 04:44 PM

Homebrewing should be a helluva lot easier that it was for me in the early 90's .... Look at all the places you can get recipes and stuff... Also there are alot nicer kits available now...

MOhillbilly · 10-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Bought from e.c.kraus direct.

DMAC · 01-10-2013, 11:48 AM

I just can't seem to get that flowery/citrusy hoppy flavor in my IPA style beers.

I'm putting around 3 oz during the boil for flavor, then another 2-3 oz dry hop for aroma.

Aroma seems to be there, but the taste is lacking.

More hops in the boil? Any recommendations? I bought some Nelson Sauvin hops I am excited to use.

12-25-2010, 04:51 PM
crispystl MVP Join Date: Jun 2004 Casino cash: $-144860	Home brewing Anyone do it? Any good suggestions for a starter kit? It looks like it's about the same cost you would pay for decent beer from the store is this accurate?
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02-02-2012, 08:28 PM	#181
shirtsleeve In your pants Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: at work Casino cash: $10004900	I'm due too. I wanna try a lower alcohol/calorie beer (@4%abv, like a domestic "lite") with a nice hoppy kick and balanced malt taste. I have some research to do, but will run a small amount of biscuit, and maybe some amber grains to enhance flavor without hitting it too hard with malt sugars. I'm thinking of hopping it like a good western IPA. lots of citrus notes.
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10-17-2012, 01:12 PM	#182
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	Have a batch of hard cider goin. Stinks like death. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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10-17-2012, 01:16 PM	#183
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	Never tried that. The smell makes it through the air lock?
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10-17-2012, 03:10 PM	#186
Chiefs=Champions Training Camp Hero Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $8494801	NO TIME FOR THIS GUYS! SCOTT PIOLI! MATT CASSHOLE! CANDY RAPPER! TO ARMS!!!!
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10-17-2012, 04:19 PM	#190
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $778541	Did you add yeast or go with whatever yeasts were in there already? I'm jealous.
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10-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#191
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	My stepsons room is in the basement and he is super pissed. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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10-17-2012, 04:44 PM	#193
R8RFAN Molôn Labé Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North Carolina Casino cash: $8556872	Homebrewing should be a helluva lot easier that it was for me in the early 90's .... Look at all the places you can get recipes and stuff... Also there are alot nicer kits available now...
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10-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#194
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	Bought from e.c.kraus direct. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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01-10-2013, 11:48 AM	#195
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	I just can't seem to get that flowery/citrusy hoppy flavor in my IPA style beers. I'm putting around 3 oz during the boil for flavor, then another 2-3 oz dry hop for aroma. Aroma seems to be there, but the taste is lacking. More hops in the boil? Any recommendations? I bought some Nelson Sauvin hops I am excited to use.
Posts: 11,651