Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 47

icantbejon · 02-22-2012, 09:38 AM

I just started a Pale Ale...have high hopes. Gave it a German flare...using mostly German grain and noble hops. If it ends up tasting anything like it smelled in the kettle, I'll be a happy man.

mmblz · 02-22-2012, 06:17 PM

tasting my Ruination clone - it's been like 11 days in the bottle.
Pretty good, I think.
Knowing that it's mine I think I'm hypercritical.
Have to get a bottle of Ruination for comparison.
By memory though, I think it might be pretty close!

Salvelinus · 02-22-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

tasting my Ruination clone - it's been like 11 days in the bottle.
Pretty good, I think.
Knowing that it's mine I think I'm hypercritical.
Have to get a bottle of Ruination for comparison.
By memory though, I think it might be pretty close!

Nice!

mmblz · 02-24-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

tasting my Ruination clone

nummy nummy

cricky101 · 02-23-2012, 07:52 AM

I just picked up the grains for something close to Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. I've got a bomber of Rogue Shakespeare Stout I'm going to try to harvest the yeast from to use.

Haven't tried it before, so hopefully it'll work.

kaisersozei · 02-23-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cricky101

I just picked up the grains for something close to Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. I've got a bomber of Rogue Shakespeare Stout I'm going to try to harvest the yeast from to use.

Haven't tried it before, so hopefully it'll work.

If you're not successful, you can pick up Rogue's yeast retail: they use a proprietary strain called Pacman, Wyeast sells it now (1764.)

kenstogie · 02-23-2012, 10:33 AM

I know we trade cigars all the time but is possible or even advisable to swap a couple hb's for hb's??? Just thinking out loud.

icantbejon · 02-23-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

I know we trade cigars all the time but is possible or even advisable to swap a couple hb's for hb's??? Just thinking out loud.

I would think that could present a real challenge. I didn't think you could mail alcohol.

kaisersozei · 02-23-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

I know we trade cigars all the time but is possible or even advisable to swap a couple hb's for hb's??? Just thinking out loud.

I would think that could present a real challenge. I didn't think you could mail alcohol.

I heard you're not allowed to buy Cuban cigars, either.

I've done plenty of homebrew shipping & receiving using USPS, FedEx ground & UPS. Competitions will not accept homebrew shipped via USPS because, as Ferg points out, it is technically illegal. But packed properly, you can ship beer safely using any of those methods. Not that I'm advocating anyone break the law.

As far as trading, I think the ToE frown upon those kinds of discussions in forum, due to drinking age restrictions, different state regs, etc. In forum.... again, not that I'm advocating anyone break the law.

BeerAdvocate · 02-23-2012, 01:25 PM

I have been thinking about starting a Homebrew pass with cigars and homebrew.
I would start the box with the cigars and put one bottle of my homebrew in, the next person would take my hombrew and some cigars, and put back one bottle of their homebrew and some cigars, and so on......

*I ship beer all the time and have never had an issue

Poronico · 02-23-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I have been thinking about starting a Homebrew pass with cigars and homebrew.
I would start the box with the cigars and put one bottle of my homebrew in, the next person would take my hombrew and some cigars, and put back one bottle of their homebrew and some cigars, and so on......

*I ship beer all the time and have never had an issue

I would totally be down with this! I am down to scratch on my beer selection and need to start brewing again shortly after the move... I do have a case of Cascade HopStar that I made which turned out to be very well received for those who enjoy cascade hops. Shipping Beer is easy enough, but this will require quite a large box to accommodate a box of sticks and a few bottles of beer.

BeerAdvocate · 02-23-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Poronico

I would totally be down with this! I am down to scratch on my beer selection and need to start brewing again shortly after the move... I do have a case of Cascade HopStar that I made which turned out to be very well received for those who enjoy cascade hops. Shipping Beer is easy enough, but this will require quite a large box to accommodate a box of sticks and a few bottles of beer.

There would only be 1 bottle in the box at any given time.
I would start the pass with one bottle, you would take my bottle out, and put your bottle in and ship to the next person = repeat
You could take any # of cigars and replace with equal #.

Poronico · 02-28-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

There would only be 1 bottle in the box at any given time.
I would start the pass with one bottle, you would take my bottle out, and put your bottle in and ship to the next person = repeat
You could take any # of cigars and replace with equal #.

The only issue I can see with such a limited selection of pocket lintyness is that someone might prefer a different style or completely dislike a hoppy lint.

kenstogie · 02-23-2012, 03:53 PM

I don't want to break anyy forum rules but Iam. aok with bending a shipping rule or two

forgop · 02-23-2012, 06:48 PM

So, I just ordered Hank's Hefe w/ the Wyeast #3068. I'll be brewing it most likely on March 4th. This will be my first real brew.

ktblunden · 02-24-2012, 09:21 AM

Should be bottling my vanilla bourbon stout today. It sat a few days longer in secondary than I had intended, I hope it didn't get too much vanilla.

kenstogie · 02-24-2012, 10:31 AM

Alright we have Beeradvocate, kaidersozei, poronico and myself. Maybe a pass thread? or should it be via PM only?

poker · 02-24-2012, 12:29 PM

Please do this over strictly over PM's as the discussion now involves shipping alcohol across state lines with no age verification.

icantbejon · 02-27-2012, 10:03 AM

I was supposed to rack to the secondary yesterday and completely forgot. Ugh. Now I have to try and squeeze it in tonight after the kids go to bed. Blah to my bad memory.

ktblunden · 02-28-2012, 10:04 AM

My vanilla bourbon stout got bottled on Friday. It tasted great with just a little hint of vanilla. I'm hoping the bourbon I added at bottling with bring out a little more of that as it conditions.

I ordered a bulkhead for my cooler and the ingredients for my first AG batch today. Can't wait!

02-22-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I just started a Pale Ale...have high hopes. Gave it a German flare...using mostly German grain and noble hops. If it ends up tasting anything like it smelled in the kettle, I'll be a happy man. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

02-22-2012, 06:17 PM	#2
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? tasting my Ruination clone - it's been like 11 days in the bottle. Pretty good, I think. Knowing that it's mine I think I'm hypercritical. Have to get a bottle of Ruination for comparison. By memory though, I think it might be pretty close! __________________ herf wear

02-23-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I just picked up the grains for something close to Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. I've got a bomber of Rogue Shakespeare Stout I'm going to try to harvest the yeast from to use. Haven't tried it before, so hopefully it'll work. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

02-23-2012, 10:33 AM	#7
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I know we trade cigars all the time but is possible or even advisable to swap a couple hb's for hb's??? Just thinking out loud. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-23-2012, 01:25 PM	#10
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I have been thinking about starting a Homebrew pass with cigars and homebrew. I would start the box with the cigars and put one bottle of my homebrew in, the next person would take my hombrew and some cigars, and put back one bottle of their homebrew and some cigars, and so on...... I ship beer all the time and have never had an issue __________________ I Brew the Beer I Drink*

02-23-2012, 03:53 PM	#14
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I don't want to break anyy forum rules but Iam. aok with bending a shipping rule or two __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-23-2012, 06:48 PM	#15
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? So, I just ordered Hank's Hefe w/ the Wyeast #3068. I'll be brewing it most likely on March 4th. This will be my first real brew.

02-24-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Should be bottling my vanilla bourbon stout today. It sat a few days longer in secondary than I had intended, I hope it didn't get too much vanilla.

02-24-2012, 10:31 AM	#17
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Alright we have Beeradvocate, kaidersozei, poronico and myself. Maybe a pass thread? or should it be via PM only? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-24-2012, 12:29 PM	#18
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Please do this over strictly over PM's as the discussion now involves shipping alcohol across state lines with no age verification. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

02-27-2012, 10:03 AM	#19
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I was supposed to rack to the secondary yesterday and completely forgot. Ugh. Now I have to try and squeeze it in tonight after the kids go to bed. Blah to my bad memory. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

02-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#20
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? My vanilla bourbon stout got bottled on Friday. It tasted great with just a little hint of vanilla. I'm hoping the bourbon I added at bottling with bring out a little more of that as it conditions. I ordered a bulkhead for my cooler and the ingredients for my first AG batch today. Can't wait!