Have You Ever Brewed Beer At Home?

[ABM]

It doesn't seem that difficult. Do you have any recipes you wouldn't mind sharing? I loves me a hoppy IPA!

Thanks in advance!

 

[STOMP]

It doesn't seem that difficult. Do you have any recipes you wouldn't mind sharing? I loves me a hoppy IPA!

Thanks in advance!

I've been brewing using a 5 Gal two stage method having fun with friends and producing a delicious batch of fresh beer for years. My setup is over at my friends house now... I'll fetch and relay a favorite IPA recipe soon. The tip thats probably helped the most is to pay extra attention to keeping things clean throughout the bottling process.

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[ABM]

I've been brewing using a 5 Gal two stage method having fun with friends and producing a delicious batch of fresh beer for years. My setup is over at my friends house now... I'll fetch and relay a favorite IPA recipe soon. The tip thats probably helped the most is to pay extra attention to keeping things clean throughout the bottling process.

STOMP

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It doesn't seem that difficult. Do you have any recipes you wouldn't mind sharing? I loves me a hoppy IPA!

Thanks in advance!

You watch Breaking Bad?

You can learn most of what you need to know from that show.

 

[ABM]

You watch Breaking Bad?

You can learn most of what you need to know from that show.

Nope

 

[THE HCP]

BeerBoy is the master of the home brew. Hooked me up with some a while back!


Sent from my baller ass iPad FAMS!

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

No but I've been wanting to try

 

[Nikolokolus]

Brewing beer is pretty straight forward. You'll need a 7 gallon stainless steel cookpot, a glass carboy, some copper tubing and some patience. Just go to a brew shop and pick up a guide to home-brewing it will have recipes, directions for beginners and tips. It's pretty easy to do, but the main thing to remember is you must not contaminate the wort when it's cooling or during the bottling/aging process -- you'll end up with bacteria that will give your ale a very nasty funk.

I'd recommend brewing heartier beers like porters or stouts for people just starting out; they're harder to fuck up.

 

[STOMP]

my dream setup

http://www.synergybrew.com/

STOMP

 

[MickZagger]

I always thought wow that's a cool concept. But, then again every time I drink somebody's homemade beer its never any good. But I always act like I like it.

 

[ABM]

I always thought wow that's a cool concept. But, then again every time I drink somebody's homemade beer its never any good. But I always act like I like it.

Well, then tell your friends....

....the main thing to remember is you must not contaminate the wort when it's cooling or during the bottling/aging process -- you'll end up with bacteria that will give your ale a very nasty funk.

 

[STOMP]

so I fetched my tried and true favorite IPA recipe only to realize I couldn't make out some of the writer's cursive handwriting. In trying to figure out the proper names of the grains involved, I ended up entering the recipe's actual name into google and voila! This isn't exactly my recipe but pretty close

Nipples of Venus

STOMP

 

[ABM]

so I fetched my tried and true favorite IPA recipe only to realize I couldn't make out some of the writer's cursive handwriting. In trying to figure out the proper names of the grains involved, I ended up entering the recipe's actual name into google and voila! This isn't exactly my recipe but pretty close

Nipples of Venus

STOMP

Step 1: A buddy of mine has all the equipment. I just sent this recipe to him...and will closely observe as he makes it.

Step 2: Enjoy the creation!

Step 3: Purchase what I need to make my own in the future

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Article about freezing the hops may make the beer taste better: http://www.kgw.com/news/Freezing-hops-could-lead-to-a-tastier-beer-216355111.html

 

[ABM]

Article about freezing the hops may make the beer taste better: http://www.kgw.com/news/Freezing-hops-could-lead-to-a-tastier-beer-216355111.html

That's what my dope-growing neighbors maintain, as well.

 

[ABM]

so I fetched my tried and true favorite IPA recipe only to realize I couldn't make out some of the writer's cursive handwriting. In trying to figure out the proper names of the grains involved, I ended up entering the recipe's actual name into google and voila! This isn't exactly my recipe but pretty close

Nipples of Venus

STOMP

This from my in-home-brewmaster buddy...

I like the name. I think that this will be a session beer like Deschutes Red Chair; not too bitter to only drink one. I think the Marris Otter is the Oktoberfest malt, the caramel is for color, the oatmeal is for body & mouth-feel, Victory is for head retention (gotta have that!), and the golden light malt extract is for octane! You have 3 hops. Simco is your bittering hop, Amarillo adds sweetness & Cascade compliments the flavor. Your finish with Amarillo aroma will be nice! 2 hours and 5 minutes from the start of the boil. THIS IS CRITICAL to infuse enough of the hop oils for bitterness. I'm guessing $50 in ingredients. Let me know how it turns out.

 

[MickZagger]

My favorite name for a beer is Knotty Blonde by Three Creeks Brewing.

 

[mgb]

With some friends I brewed some pale ale and it turn out great. It can't be overstated keep everything clean. Boil glass and metal items and it's best to buy bottles.

 

[NOVoodoo]

Without reading any of the responses, I'll just reply to the thread title -

You live in Portland, Oregon, and you're posting on a Trail Blazers forum. Throw a metaphorical rock, and you'll hit a poster that's home brewing right now.

I brewed beer as a fraternity pledge, but in the words of my favorite bartender for the better half of a decade, when I asked him if he wanted to go to the NOLA International Beer Tasting... "Nah, fuck all that shit. I drink Bud Light. Really... that's pretty much all I do. I cut the grass every now and then, and I work at a bar, but I guess really, I just pretty much just drink Bud Light."

 

[Nikolokolus]

Without reading any of the responses, I'll just reply to the thread title -

You live in Portland, Oregon, and you're posting on a Trail Blazers forum. Throw a metaphorical rock, and you'll hit a poster that's home brewing right now.

I brewed beer as a fraternity pledge, but in the words of my favorite bartender for the better half of a decade, when I asked him if he wanted to go to the NOLA International Beer Tasting... "Nah, fuck all that shit. I drink Bud Light. Really... that's pretty much all I do. I cut the grass every now and then, and I work at a bar, but I guess really, I just pretty much just drink Bud Light."

Kill yourself.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

beer is gross

 

[mgb]

beer is gross

I'm not a big fan of the taste of beer either, but I do like brewing beer.

Just like growing pot, I don't smoke any more but I do enjoy growing pot. I like producing all that sugar on the buds.

This is part of a plant I grew. Of course for medicinal purpose only.