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1moreTRich · 06-15-2011, 01:57 PM

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Oh the aroma is so flowery. Makka me hoppy happy.

**Lzen** · 06-15-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1moreTRich

For any of my extra supplies (my brew club does bulk grain and hop buys) I almost exclusively use http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/. Their prices are comparable and they have great customer service. Their brewbuilder is awesome and you can search through other brewer's recipes for ideas. You get a 10% discount when you use the brewbuilder to buy ingredients with code BBBYO.

As for the porter, usually when it turns out on the sweet side, it got racked before the yeast were done or you had a stuck fermentation. How long did you let it sit in the primary? Did you take a gravity reading when you bottled it?

Just a tip, if you love the hoppy aroma of pales and ipa, try dry hopping (add some hops in the carboy around 3-7 days before you rack it to bottles). It gives it such an extra dimension. I don't make a pale or IPA without dry hopping.

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try dry hopping next time.

DMAC · 10-10-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1moreTRich

Just a tip, if you love the hoppy aroma of pales and ipa, try dry hopping (add some hops in the carboy around 3-7 days before you rack it to bottles). It gives it such an extra dimension. I don't make a pale or IPA without dry hopping.

What variety would you suggest for an APA? Cascade?

**Lzen** · 06-15-2011, 01:34 PM

Oh, and DMAC I still don't have a wort chiller.

DMAC · 06-15-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Oh, and DMAC I still don't have a wort chiller.

DMAC · 06-15-2011, 01:44 PM

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Dont worry though...I'm just as much of a

...

I unplugged the kegerator to plug in a shop vac real quick. Then forgot to plug it back in.

Luckily there was no beer in there but there was beef and chicken in the freezer that sat in the heat of the garage for over a week. It stinks bad dude.

Shag · 06-15-2011, 02:09 PM

Northern Brewer and Midwest Supplies are both great retailers. I'm fortunate enough to live close to both, and use both, depending on which is more convenient at the time. Never mail ordered from either, but I've heard great things about both of them in that respect - I believe Midwest may be a little cheaper.

I know they give at 10% discount to AHA members in the stores. Not sure if it applies to online orders or not, but might be worth checking, if you're a member.

crispystl · 11-12-2011, 05:42 PM

Ok just put my first wort in the fermenter. We'll see how it turns out.

rageeumr · 11-12-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crispystl420

Ok just put my first wort in the fermenter. We'll see how it turns out.

I hope it's tasty. I'll do this one day. No time for another hobby right now, though.

**Ming the Merciless** · 11-12-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crispystl420

Ok just put my first wort in the fermenter. We'll see how it turns out.

conrats and rep

crispystl · 11-12-2011, 05:44 PM

I used a blonde ale malt extract and some honey along with the half the booster. Just using a MR Beer kit for now until I get a little practice. The shit actually smelled great though.

crispystl · 11-12-2011, 06:00 PM

Thanks

I just have one question... the only way i have to keep the temp stable is to ferment it in the house I have it in one of those soft coolers zipped up almost all the way. Could this be risking a huge mess?I'm going out of town for a week and I don't want that shit to explode all over my house lol.

**Ming the Merciless** · 11-12-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crispystl420

Thanks

I just have one question... the only way i have to keep the temp stable is to ferment it in the house I have it in one of those soft coolers zipped up almost all the way. Could this be risking a huge mess?I'm going out of town for a week and I don't want that shit to explode all over my house lol.

Well, the fermetation (primary) is pretty violent, and can blow pretty good....

I once left for a few days and it blew just hard enough to blow all the water out of my air water -lock, and ruined a batch...i dont think you could make too much of a mess tho besides a little spilled brew

If you are past the violent stage, you SHOULD be ok....maybe just leave your heater at like 61 ?

When are you leaving??

crispystl · 11-12-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

Well, the fermetation (primary) is pretty violent, and can blow pretty good....

I once left for a few days and it blew just hard enough to blow all the water out of my air water -lock, and ruined a batch...i dont think you could make too much of a mess tho besides a little spilled brew

If you are past the violent stage, you SHOULD be ok....maybe just leave your heater at like 61 ?

When are you leaving??

I'll be leaving Friday afternoon. I think having it zipped in the soft cooler should prevent any major explosions. Hopefully if anything happens it will be contained in the cooler.

**Ming the Merciless** · 11-12-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crispystl420

I'll be leaving Friday afternoon. I think having it zipped in the soft cooler should prevent any major explosions. Hopefully if anything happens it will be contained in the cooler.

you should be good by then, especially if you build/use a larger water lock like the one above

06-15-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
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06-15-2011, 02:09 PM	#7
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11-12-2011, 05:42 PM	#8
crispystl MVP Join Date: Jun 2004 Casino cash: $1565140	Ok just put my first wort in the fermenter. We'll see how it turns out.
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11-12-2011, 05:44 PM	#11
crispystl MVP Join Date: Jun 2004 Casino cash: $1565140	I used a blonde ale malt extract and some honey along with the half the booster. Just using a MR Beer kit for now until I get a little practice. The shit actually smelled great though.
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11-12-2011, 06:00 PM	#12
crispystl MVP Join Date: Jun 2004 Casino cash: $1565140	Thanks I just have one question... the only way i have to keep the temp stable is to ferment it in the house I have it in one of those soft coolers zipped up almost all the way. Could this be risking a huge mess?I'm going out of town for a week and I don't want that shit to explode all over my house lol.
Posts: 6,649