I declare today a national brewing day!

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I just transferred a batch of Barley Wine into the secondary and started steeping some grain for a batch of Paladin Porter. With a name like Paladin, it's got to be good!
Start a batch of brew!

 

[moshquerade]

:wine:

 

[Chaotic42]

I think if I were to ever start drinking, I'd probably drink a micro- or home-brewed beer. I like the idea of someone who actually cares about their product having complete control over it.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I think if I were to ever start drinking, I'd probably drink a micro- or home-brewed beer. I like the idea of someone who actually cares about their product having complete control over it.

It's the perfect lazy man's hobby, a few hours to start a batch and nothing to do for at least a week. Then, a few minutes into the secondary and clean up with nothing to do for at least another week. Gotta love it!

 

[iamwiz82]

I've got a black raspberry wine in primary and a cherry ale in secondary right now. :thumbsup:

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I've got a black raspberry wine in primary and a cherry ale in secondary right now. :thumbsup:

I'd offer to marry you but, my wife might object.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I've got a black raspberry wine in primary and a cherry ale in secondary right now. :thumbsup:

I'd offer to marry you but, my wife might object.

So would mine. :laugh:

 

[Beattie]

Yea, we play darts and beer pong and whatever during the mash and boil. Gives my friends a chance to get away from their wives and hang out.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I've got a black raspberry wine in primary and a cherry ale in secondary right now. :thumbsup:

I'd offer to marry you but, my wife might object.

pssst, female avatar doesn't always = female.

 

[vi edit]

Once I get my garage project finished up, I'm going to be looking to get into the hobby.

Any links/books you can suggest for a n00b to the trade?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Beattie
Yea, we play darts and beer pong and whatever during the mash and boil. Gives my friends a chance to get away from their wives and hang out.

That's what I love about brewing, sharing with other people and saving them from the horrors of Bud/Coors/Miller etc.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Once I get my garage project finished up, I'm going to be looking to get into the hobby.

Any links/books you can suggest for a n00b to the trade?

Find a local Homebrew store, if you can. Invaluable, IMHO.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Once I get my garage project finished up, I'm going to be looking to get into the hobby.

Any links/books you can suggest for a n00b to the trade?

Check out a local brew supply shop if you have one. Local is always better and they're always happy to provide advice.

If nothing local try brewyourownbrew.com A typical starter kit runs about $70 bucks including your first batch of brew.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I've got a black raspberry wine in primary and a cherry ale in secondary right now. :thumbsup:

I'd offer to marry you but, my wife might object.

pssst, female avatar doesn't always = female.

Maybe my wife's my husband.

 

[imported_mateo]

It is a fun hobby...I really enjoy making custome beers that I would never be able to find otherwise.

Unfortunately I discovered today I have brewed my first ever bad batch...its a porter I put into primary the other day that now smells like rotten fruit and tastes vile. Shame to see 5 gallons of beer end up that way...Still fun though.

Here are some links for those interested in getting started:
www.morebeer.com

www.northernbrewer.com

Both have full starter kits, books, and great forums for advice...

Another Helpful site:

www.byo.com

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

The "Clone Brews" books by Tess and Mark Szamatulski are also a good source. They give instructions for all grain, mini-mash and, all malt brewing.

"A Sip Through Time" is a good resource for out of the way herbal and 'witch brews.'

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

"I love the smell of wort in the morning...it smells like victory!"

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Paladin Porter: Chaotic Good to the last drop.

I've got some busy brew days in the works...

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
Paladin Porter: Chaotic Good to the last drop.

I've got some busy brew days in the works...

Paladin Porter is my own variation on Samuel Smith's Tadcaster Porter. "Sweet as a young lass' kiss and, black as a landlord's heart."

So, what brews have you got in the works?

 

[iamwiz82]

I seem to recall a site with hundreds and hundreds of recipes, but I cannot remember it. IIRC, it was all text and looked like an ebook written in the 80s.

 

[iamwiz82]

Found it!

http://hbd.org/brewery/cm3/recs/index.html