beer thread
- Thread starter Gary Majchrzak
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naprestsleep
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I used to home brew, got all the stuff still. Had the itch to do it again, maybe this winter things will slow down enough to try.
I tried cider a couple times, it was high in alcohol, but the taste was off. But as poor college kids it was great for getting drunk.
I tried cider a couple times, it was high in alcohol, but the taste was off. But as poor college kids it was great for getting drunk.
captain7359
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I've got a pack staring me down everytime I open my kegerator.....
Gary, you'd be suprised what Wegmans is carying now if you get into one of the stores with the new beer program, which most should have. Also if you're up by TRS or CF on the North side of Ridge rd right before 590 entrance is Amanns farm market which has a walk in cooler packed with specialty beers and is definately worth making the trip for. And it's right around the corner from me where you can grab some homebrew out of my fridge!!
Srixon
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I just ordered a bunch of ingredients. I haven't brewed since before my "little trip" to NJ. I'm looking forward to it like you wouldn't believe - selection in even the better grocery stores leaves something to be desired.
The final tipping point was buying a 12-pack sampler from Magic Hat. I guess it's their Winter sampler. The only brew I recognized in it was Number 9, which I'm not a huge fan of. I figured if that was the worst beer in there I'd be happy.
After tasting one of each of the other three brews, I have to sadly report that Number 9 was my FAVORITE of the four.
I did the same thing.....not good beer and mine wasn't even the winter mixed pack
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Walter-
Check out this recipe for a DFH 120 minute clone:
http://www.homebrewchef.com/120minuteIPArecipe.html
It's insane!! As good as that beer is, I don't have the inclination to go through all of that to make it! (Plus, I'm not sure that having 10 gallons of it around the house is such a good idea!)
Check out this recipe for a DFH 120 minute clone:
http://www.homebrewchef.com/120minuteIPArecipe.html
It's insane!! As good as that beer is, I don't have the inclination to go through all of that to make it! (Plus, I'm not sure that having 10 gallons of it around the house is such a good idea!)
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
$100 - $200 in equipment, plus $30 - $50 per 5 gallon batch for ingredients.
From a time perspective, it's pretty spread out, and depends on the method you use. Most people start with malt extract brewing. Figure 3 - 4 hours on a saturday to boil. Then, about a week later, an hour or two to rack. Then, a week or two after that, 4 - 5 hours to bottle. Once in the bottles, it sits for a few more weeks, and it's drinkable. Of course, time and cost will vary depending on the approach you choose and the style of beer you're making, but that's a good general guide.
The biggest rule, the biggest time commitment, and the ultimate key to success, is cleanliness. EVERYTHING needs to be sanitized.
In the end, it probably works out to around fifty cents a bottle. When you compare that to some "average" craft brews (say, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale) that might sell for $8 per six pack, you're going to save money. And the beer is going to come out exactly as you want it to, rather than how some company thinks you want it. Even with "simple" extract brewing, it's possible to make beer significantly better than what you'll buy in most stores, as long as you use quality ingredients and can follow step by step directions.
If you're really interested, I'd find an experienced homebrewer on here that's close by and help them with a batch so you can get an idea of what's involved.
captain7359
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http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/starter-kits/basic-starter-kit.html
I found most of my stuff on craigslist and pieced my own "kit" together.
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
I'm home with a sick kid today, so I ordered the ingredients for three of my next batches: A Scottish 70 shilling ale, an English mild brown ale, and an American stout.
All of the grains, hops, and yeast are shipped to my door for $58. (That's for 15 gallons of premium brew.) Score!
The great prices at brewmasterswarehouse.com make up for the fact that we no longer have a good local homebrew shop in Rochester, since Cottage Homebrewing went away around 10 years ago.
All of the grains, hops, and yeast are shipped to my door for $58. (That's for 15 gallons of premium brew.) Score!
The great prices at brewmasterswarehouse.com make up for the fact that we no longer have a good local homebrew shop in Rochester, since Cottage Homebrewing went away around 10 years ago.
captain7359
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Sweet Jesus!!!! 33# malt and 22# corn sugar
~$65 for a 5 gallon batch isn't bad considering a 4 pack goes for ~$20
captain7359
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Brew day on sunday for me if I can get my cider racked out of my primaries. We ought to do a URS brew day and get all the old brewers back into it and newbs up to speed.
St.james of reefdom
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Just started home brewing my own. Have now for about 6 mos. so I am ready to jump in I have ordered St.Paul porter from northern brewers to get started with.
I am a huge Guinness fan, so I tried Sam Adams Black the other day was very impressed a nice change from the Guinness without straying to far....
Also Ithaca Wegmans had the Saranac beer rep doing a sampling of there stuff and the 2 new dark beers in there winter edition are excellent, one was similar to the Sam Adams Black.
I think I found my next passion other than fish:beer::beer:
I am a huge Guinness fan, so I tried Sam Adams Black the other day was very impressed a nice change from the Guinness without straying to far....
Also Ithaca Wegmans had the Saranac beer rep doing a sampling of there stuff and the 2 new dark beers in there winter edition are excellent, one was similar to the Sam Adams Black.
I think I found my next passion other than fish:beer::beer:
gregod
New member
great advice!
Try it out before you get the equipment. The equipment can be costly at startup.
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Today's brew...
Today's brew...
American stout:
Good lord my garage smells good right now.
:beer:
Today's brew...
American stout:
Good lord my garage smells good right now.
:beer:
Reefbox
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Nothing better than ICE COLD BEER served in an ice cold frosty mug just removed from the freezer....served with some tasty food to go along with it. I'm mostly a light beer drinker but i do like my full flavored heavy beers once in awhile too. hmmm....Steelers play in an hour, I may just go have some beers and wings.
Just reading and seeing this thread has got me thinking i want to try brewing my own sometime.
I have made wine years ago and that was fun.
Just reading and seeing this thread has got me thinking i want to try brewing my own sometime.
I have made wine years ago and that was fun.
pimpinitup6969
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Has anyone ever tried any of long trail brewing co. blackberry wheat? It's one of my favorites and i do believe they carry it at wegmans now
Capt_Cully
Active member
Jesus H. Christ, how did I miss this thread!!!
I can't afford another hobby, but always loved the home brew kick that went threw 10 yrs back or so. It opened the door to so many microbreweries, for which I'm thankful.
Personally a Pale Ale or India Pale Ale guy. Although the summer months are supported almost exclusively by Corona sans lime. Putting limes in slows me down. Can't have that when it's 80+ degrees.
My sister in law's BF was recently in town for a visit. Filled my fridge with Bud Lights. CAN'T! WON'T! Still in there. I'm saving them for my father in law or some other non-discriminating pallet.
Matt, Long Trail Brewey is excellent. I've been to the brewery a few times. It's just north of Killington.
Locally the Middle Ages Brewing Company makes 2 of my faves. Impaled Ale (IPA) and Syracuse Pale Ale (PA). But lately I've been on the Sam's Oktoberfest bandwagon too. Although Saranacs of all shape and form get my vote, and puchase, most often. Kudos also to Sierra Nevada Pale ale and Anchor Steam.
Jesus, I need a sponsor.
I can't afford another hobby, but always loved the home brew kick that went threw 10 yrs back or so. It opened the door to so many microbreweries, for which I'm thankful.
Personally a Pale Ale or India Pale Ale guy. Although the summer months are supported almost exclusively by Corona sans lime. Putting limes in slows me down. Can't have that when it's 80+ degrees.
My sister in law's BF was recently in town for a visit. Filled my fridge with Bud Lights. CAN'T! WON'T! Still in there. I'm saving them for my father in law or some other non-discriminating pallet.
Matt, Long Trail Brewey is excellent. I've been to the brewery a few times. It's just north of Killington.
Locally the Middle Ages Brewing Company makes 2 of my faves. Impaled Ale (IPA) and Syracuse Pale Ale (PA). But lately I've been on the Sam's Oktoberfest bandwagon too. Although Saranacs of all shape and form get my vote, and puchase, most often. Kudos also to Sierra Nevada Pale ale and Anchor Steam.
Jesus, I need a sponsor.
naprestsleep
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Middle Ages makes some good beer, I friend co-oped in cuse for a year and knew someone with a connection at Middle Ages, we got the beer cheap and it was a heck of a lot better than the normal college beer selection.
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pimpinitup6969
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yeah mark i have been to long trail a few times too. do you ski or snowboard?
