I got a home brew kit for Christmas. I have one batch of IPA conditioning in the bottles. Been there for 11 days now. Next on tap is an oatmeal stout which i should be getting the ingredients on Tuesday.
I've just started out homebrewing. I did my first batch as just plain apple juice and wine yeast, came out to be a kinda dry apple wine. I cant measure the grav w/my hydrometer because I've got nothing to put it in to measure with, so I'm winging it for now. My first batch is still a good drink, quite pleased with it. Mixing some clove and cinnamon makes it pretty tasty.
I guess I"m doing experimental wine making, using Jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) as it's cheap from the local Indian food store at 11lbs for $6, and different ingredients. I've got about a 2 gal batch of pear/raisin in the secondary right now, and looking for ingredients for a 3rd batch. I'm thinking something with cranberries and maybe oranges?
I'm just out to make tasty alcoholic beverages, but something tells me my 2nd batch is gonna be potent...
What kind of hops did you use in your ipa
Are there any INGO homebrewers in the area of north Indy? I've been brewing for over a year now and have about 12 solid batches down. So far they've all been steeped grains and extracts. I'm looking to see what is involved with going all-grain or at least mini-mash. When Great Fermentations schedules another All-Grain class I'll sign up, but it would be really helpful to see it done in a more realistic setting.
Brewing my first batch of beer today, it's a English Plae Ale and came with the kit. The Double IPA I will be doing next is the one I look forward too. I hope all goes well throughout the entire process, but I am nervous like a wh@^e in church.
Brewing my first batch of beer today, it's a English Plae Ale and came with the kit. The Double IPA I will be doing next is the one I look forward too. I hope all goes well throughout the entire process, but I am nervous like a wh@^e in church.
As Charlie Papazian says, "Relax. Don't Worry. Have a home-brew."
Some advice on the IIPA - dry hop it a lot. I mean 6 - 10 ounces of hops for four days.
My very understanding fiance just sent me a text saying that my Galaxy SMaSH blew the air lock. It hasnt overflowed, but one of the dogs bumped and the air lock blasted off.
Im not sure what it is with me and IPAs, but this happens EVERY single time. I normally only ferment 4.5 gallons in a 6 gallon carboy, and it still happens. Oh well, all is well that ends well.
Not to sound like a ass but just asking the question, have you tried just doing a low off tube?