tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post8120679888635858175..comments2023-07-28T09:15:55.096-05:00Comments on Adventures in Homebrew: Ahhh, SummerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-62364525762314809492008-08-22T23:18:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:18:00.000-05:00Jeremy, you suck, and I am totally jealous.Brian, ...Jeremy, you suck, and I am totally jealous.<BR/><BR/>Brian, a pound of Centennial should be just enough for a good IPA. <BR/><BR/>One of these days I'll write a legitimate post and not just some smarmy little comments.richthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535618671966092911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-20855481203050073242008-08-21T08:38:00.000-05:002008-08-21T08:38:00.000-05:00That's awesome swart! Just yesterday I was thinki...That's awesome swart! Just yesterday I was thinking about doing another beer tour. Let us know what it's like...<BR/><BR/>Have you brewed anything lately? I'll be doing an IPA tomorrow night. I ordered a pound of centennial leaf hops from northern brewer, so i'm going to hop the crap out of this beer.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876724589704755699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-34776444654969484602008-08-19T23:34:00.000-05:002008-08-19T23:34:00.000-05:00Just a heads up that labor day weekend I will be m...Just a heads up that labor day weekend I will be making a visit to the Bear Republic Brewery in Healdsburg, CA. Its nice to find such a nice place in the midst of all the wineries in Sonoma. I hear that is a nice lineup of seasonal available for tasting!SWARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308580488701689704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-14925955019056403702008-08-08T21:27:00.000-05:002008-08-08T21:27:00.000-05:00The Simcoe IPA has been kegged and it will not las...The Simcoe IPA has been kegged and it will not last long. Simply put, it is the best beer I have brewed. I kegged it on Monday and left Wednesday for a camping trip and filled up a growler before I left and it was total happiness sitting in front of the fire sipping a fine brew out of a nalgene that I made. I'll make a full post about this beer later.richthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535618671966092911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-37366391282725996322008-08-05T21:25:00.000-05:002008-08-05T21:25:00.000-05:00Hey RT, so I was able to pick up some Bear Republi...Hey RT, so I was able to pick up some Bear Republic today. I found the Hop Rod Rye and Racer 5 as you did. I'm looking forward to kicking those back. <BR/><BR/>How is kegging going for you? I've really enjoyed having mine so far. I havent' had 4 full kegs on tap yet and I need to work on that.<BR/><BR/>Is the Simcoe Ipa still in primary? I haven't tried that hop yet. I like what you're doing testing hops individually on batches. My SNPA was all cascade. The next brew I'm planning will be Bell's Two hearted and that will be all centennial. After that I'm not sure what I'll be brewing but the Simcoe hop looks appealing.<BR/><BR/>I taste tested the Bourbon Barrel Brown last night. It's a complex flavor with plenty of after taste. So I'm going to wait another week or two to try it again to let it settle and age a bit more.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876724589704755699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-25880681619117001292008-07-14T21:54:00.000-05:002008-07-14T21:54:00.000-05:00I also am an IPA and high gravity fan. Hops are t...I also am an IPA and high gravity fan. Hops are too good to not put a large amount in your beer. I did the blend with the DIPA, but now I've backed off and am trying out some new hops and just doing single hop brews to get a better feel for what goes with what. I'm really looking forward to this Simcoe IPA. The amber I've got kegged is a damn fine hopmonster too. Gotta love the west coast style ambers!<BR/><BR/>Bri, that beer is probably a Wee Heavy (it's probably a W, not an M1, it's hard for my sausage fingers to write on those tiny little caps). Feel free let that bad boy age.richthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535618671966092911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-51399606068920280642008-07-14T21:27:00.000-05:002008-07-14T21:27:00.000-05:00I love IPAS!!!!!!! There I said it, it's out there...I love IPAS!!!!!!! There I said it, it's out there and I don't care who knows it!! I love brewing them too, add more malt and hops and there you go!! I've loved mixing hops to get a fantastic blend of hops, it's so good and becomes this smooth blend of hops and fresh malts! Sorry, I'm drinking a Rye IPA that is tasting really good right now!! <BR/><BR/>I have a hard time brewing lighter beers, I love getting the "fuller" flavor. I guess that comes with what kind of beers I normally drink! ha! I also think it's nice to tell people about that little bit higher percent of alc in there!! haha! The one style I haven't brewed is Belgian, and that's my favorite to drink. I want to brew a tripel soon. <BR/><BR/>Too bad about your hops, but this year will be a good rooting year for your hops and next year they should take off!! <BR/><BR/>wait, did I read dryhopping with 6 ounces? Holy sacks! Can't afford that one is right!! A couple years ago maybe, but man that's got to fill a room with aroma!! <BR/><BR/>enjoy! Brew on!!Matt Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205462266152664019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220351618897793655.post-57374857493842298902008-07-14T09:53:00.000-05:002008-07-14T09:53:00.000-05:00That looks like a tasty IPA. I haven't done an IP...That looks like a tasty IPA. I haven't done an IPA or a beer with that many hops yet. I'm going to be brewing an IPA soon but haven't started looking for a recipe. I'm considering doing a double batch seeing as I've emptied my SNPA and my other kegs are all on reserve. I fear there is little to no beer in them. Man I've been thirstly lately.<BR/><BR/>What beer did you leave me. It has an M1 on the cap. I want to know what it is before I crack it. You must have told me what it was before you left that night but I was 2 sheets to the wind at that time.<BR/><BR/>You've perked my interest with Bear Republic beer. Now I have to go get some.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876724589704755699noreply@blogger.com