Home brewing

[R8RFAN]

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]

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.

[R8RFAN]

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..

[Chiefs=Champions]

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

[DMAC]

Originally Posted by Chiefs=Good

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

Exactly. We need to drink.

[Groves]

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

[MOhillbilly]

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.

[MOhillbilly]

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

[R8RFAN]

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]

Bought from e.c.kraus direct.

[DMAC]

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.

[1moreTRich]

Originally Posted by DMAC

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.

What hops are you using? Dry hopping usually does the trick for aroma, but you might want to do some 30-15min and flame out additions as well. That should boost the flavor profile.

Haven't used or heard too much about Nelson Sauvin hops. Let us know what you think.

[DMAC]

Originally Posted by 1moreTRich

What hops are you using? Dry hopping usually does the trick for aroma, but you might want to do some 30-15min and flame out additions as well. That should boost the flavor profile.

Haven't used or heard too much about Nelson Sauvin hops. Let us know what you think.

Centennial. I probably need to boost the % a bit.

Any recommendations?

I have had beer brewed with Nelson hops. EFFING GOOD.

[1moreTRich]

Originally Posted by DMAC

Centennial. I probably need to boost the % a bit.

Any recommendations?

I have had beer brewed with Nelson hops. EFFING GOOD.

When you say %, do you mean IBUs? amount of hops? Alcohol? Centennial usually runs in the 9-11% AA ranges so I'm guessing you are getting around 100 IBUs which puts you more in the Imperial range. Is that what you are going for? What is your grain bill like?

I've done a nice single IPA with all Centennial (it was a 2 Hearted Ale Clone). Off the top of my head it was something like 5 oz all together; an ounce at 60, 45, 20, flame out, and dry hop. It ends up being around 60 IBUs with a OG around 1.060. Actually won a couple awards with that beer.

Centennial is one of my favorite hops, but if you want to get a wider array of flavors, you might throw in something else as well. If your going for the heavy floral/citrus Pacific NW feel, any of the C hops would be fine (Chinook, Cascade, Challenger). I'm also a big fan of Amarillo.

[DMAC]

Originally Posted by 1moreTRich

When you say %, do you mean IBUs? amount of hops? Alcohol? Centennial usually runs in the 9-11% AA ranges so I'm guessing you are getting around 100 IBUs which puts you more in the Imperial range. Is that what you are going for? What is your grain bill like?

I've done a nice single IPA with all Centennial (it was a 2 Hearted Ale Clone). Off the top of my head it was something like 5 oz all together; an ounce at 60, 45, 20, flame out, and dry hop. It ends up being around 60 IBUs with a OG around 1.060. Actually won a couple awards with that beer.

Centennial is one of my favorite hops, but if you want to get a wider array of flavors, you might throw in something else as well. If your going for the heavy floral/citrus Pacific NW feel, any of the C hops would be fine (Chinook, Cascade, Challenger). I'm also a big fan of Amarillo.

Thanks, this helps alot.

You had me at Two Hearted Ale Clone.