Homebrewing Beer

[goon]

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A bloody beer can be a nice bridge between a hard night of drinking and an early morning tailgate. I've never been one for olives in beer. The apple pie in the Sam Adam's Winter Lager just seemed to bring out some flavors in the beer. The cinnamon really became pronounced. As for my other idea I just was thinking about trying something I hadn't tried before. I love black licorice...and found an ice cream shop near Walker, MN that has black licorice ice cream...the most awesome thing ever. I just was wondering if that might make an interesting accent to beer...therefore possible Jag + beer could be interesting. Not trying to cover up beer taste...just trying to see if great flavors go well together.

I love the Jag. I guess I would rather appreciate each seperately for what its worth. But on the same hand who knows what you might find.

[SoDakJack]

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Putting anything other than the ingredients in craft beer is like dating a supermodel for her mind. Sure you get some enjoyment, but it isn't what God intended.

[filbert]

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Putting anything other than the ingredients in craft beer is like dating a supermodel for her mind. Sure you get some enjoyment, but it isn't what God intended.

So, you're saying you're a Reinheitsgebot man?

[SoDakJack]

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So, you're saying you're a Reinheitsgebot man?

Hard to say. Ever since college I have not been a fan of any law that confiscates beer.

On the other hand, they did have the right idea. I bet that Gambrinus is rolling over in his grave at the sight of a bottle of Budweiser Clamato

[filbert]

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I bet that Gambrinus is rolling over in his grave at the sight of a bottle of Budweiser Clamato

Hey, who doesn't?

[TransAmBison]

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Putting anything other than the ingredients in craft beer is like dating a supermodel for her mind. Sure you get some enjoyment, but it isn't what God intended.

Ahhh, but if one is dating a supermodel than one must be doing something right.

[TransAmBison]

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Well it looks like this thread has run its course. Some really good info here, I appreciate all the insight. I made my list and going to go look at the homebrew store this week. I also plan on going and buying The Complete Joy of Homebrewing in the next day or two so I can have it read before I go to my class. I got a couple contacts as well so I think I am set up pretty well now. I'm just glad I have an idea what to get and not to get...that way I have an idea what to ask when I am at the store or looking online.

[NoVaJack]

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One word of warning. Once you start to brew and bottle your own beer, you will not be able to drink the Buds and Millers of the world. It is amazing how bland the mass produced beers are when compared to a true american style lager. I now have a "no twist off" policy for my fridge. Not only does that open people up to new beers, but I can gather the bottles afterwards and use them for my own brews.

Can we come live with you?

[SoDakJack]

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Can we come live with you?

That seems like a great idea for a reality television show for the SDSU channel...

Although I am only legally allowed to brew 100 gallons of beer a year. Guess that means I'll need to get a permit

[goon]

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is there a good website to check out for looking at supplies? reading it is one thing, but seeing size and what they really are I think would help me get a feel for equipment needed and such. I can read about a this and that but I guess I need the visual to go with it.

[Prairiehaas]

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I will always have to have Bud Light on hand. It is my wife's beer of choice. She doesn't like the bitterness of most of the beer/ale that I like.

My wife had the same issue. I designed a nice mild oat brown ale for her a few years back. She's drinking IPAs now.

[Prairiehaas]

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is there a good website to check out for looking at supplies? reading it is one thing, but seeing size and what they really are I think would help me get a feel for equipment needed and such. I can read about a this and that but I guess I need the visual to go with it.

Good Spirits, 41st and Minnesota. Everything you need to start is right there. But really, read the first part of "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing" it will make the process much easier

[TransAmBison]

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Going to a home brewing store today at noon. Excited to see what they have. Then on to go buy the Joys of Home Brewing if they don't have it there.

[goon]

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Going to a home brewing store today at noon. Excited to see what they have. Then on to go buy the Joys of Home Brewing if they don't have it there.

Keep us upto date on your findings and how your attempt goes.

[TransAmBison]

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So here is an update on my situation:

I bought the Joy of Homebrewing and read the first half. I read it slowly and let it all sink in. This last weekend I went to an All Grain Brewing Class at a Northern Brewing Supply store. The class went from 11 am to 4:30 pm. I'm really glad I read the 1st half of the book as the terms were not new to me. Nothing seemed terribly complicated, but there were important steps that were good to see implemented.

My father-in-law and I bought our whole start up equipment and a few beer kits. We want to get a few kits down and then maybe venture into all grain...but then we will need more equipment. So this may open up some more questions. One being the container they use to hold the grain in the temp controlled water (ours was at 150) for an hour. They strongly suggested a round cooler with a false bottom to filter the grain bed when draining later. Well my question is how hard is it to get a false bottom made for a different cooler? The coolers at the store were $140...which is pretty steap for a cooler without the false bottom would probably be like $30 or $40. Suggestions?

Thanks again guys!