Absolute Perfection!

[brewskzilla]

Took a month to make this, but it's awesome! Used a derivative of the Sweetwater IPA recipe.:cheers:

[cfish]

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Took a month to make this, but it's awesome! Used a derivative of the Sweetwater IPA recipe.:cheers:


THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT A SAMPLE!!!!
When do the samples mail out:drink:

[rifleman]

I've got some Contienetal pilsner and a scottish ale fresh made in the refrege. took a long while. a lager is next

[hunter_la5]

:drink: Very nice! I'm starting a batch of Irish Stout this weekend. :beer:

[Norton]

You guys have got me envious of your skills.
My beer and ale making days ended when I tried to make pilsner style that was un-drinkable when I finished.

[h&ktexan78]

I just had my batch of Irish Stout mature and it turned out great! I don't know what it is about drinking your own beer, wine, or shine but it always tastes great! Its just satisfying drinking the fruits of your labor. :icon_biggrin::icon_biggrin:

[brewskzilla]

Beer is like food... Homemade is always better than store bought.

[h&ktexan78]

Thought I would add a pic of my Irish Stout. :icon_biggrin:

[SteelCore]

Nice My bro is a brewer. His current fermentation is a german wheat beer. he makes them strong!

[brewskzilla]

Yeah... That's one thing about the home brew... Two pints and you're buzzin good.

[hunter_la5]

Yeah... That's one thing about the home brew... Two pints and you're buzzin good.

Agreed. It always comes out stronger than the store-bought stuff, especially here in Oklahoma with our weak 3.5% ABV crap. My first batch was around 7% or 8%, but since then I've broken my hydrometer so I can't take a reading anymore. All I know now is that it takes a lot less to get me buzzed.

[jfowl31]

Agreed. It always comes out stronger than the store-bought stuff, especially here in Oklahoma with our weak 3.5% ABV crap. My first batch was around 7% or 8%, but since then I've broken my hydrometer so I can't take a reading anymore. All I know now is that it takes a lot less to get me buzzed.

You weren't perhaps a tad buzzed when you broke said hydrometer wwere you?

What do you guys use to brew? A store bought kit or your own setup?

I need another hobby like I need a hole in my head, but I love a good beer... seems like a good fit.

[hunter_la5]

You weren't perhaps a tad buzzed when you broke said hydrometer wwere you?

No, just clumsy. :icon_razz:


What do you guys use to brew? A store bought kit or your own setup?


I used a store bought kit, but you could very easily make your own setup for much cheaper, I just opted for the store-bought because I didn't have my tools with me. Basically, two plastic buckets, a lid, an airlock, and some clear plastic tubing are all you really need. Or you could go a much fancier route with glass carboys and whatnot, but I like to keep it simple and cheap.

[h&ktexan78]

Yeah, I go the cheap route too with the food grade plastic buckets and such. I also buy the pre-made kits, they are still pretty cheap, $29-45 range. All the experimenting is already done and the ingredients are all in the right proportions to make a good beer beverage. Its all out there, from lagers to stouts. We have a local brewing shop that carries everything and will help you out answering questions and getting started.

[rifleman]

I have glass carboys(x3), two hydrometers, and other crap.

[rpmfly2]

How about some pics! I have a place about a mile from me that sells everything! Just like to see other peoples setup!

[hunter_la5]

Here's my latest brew, this time a Belgian-style Ale. I made the label on MS Paint. :icon_lol: