Beer Thread

[walterfredo]

I liked the BORIS, it definitely had a lot more 'bight' to it that others I've had, but I really enjoyed it.

I have 2 bottles of Bourbon County coming in the mail via a trade (as well as a couple more backwoods bastards), can't wait to try them.

If you can track down the Fifty Fifty eclipse, treat yourself! A bit pricey at $25-$30 per bottle.  Absolutely amazing beer, and comes in a variety of barrels that it was aged in, Elijah craig 12 is my favorite of what I've had.

http://www.fiftyfiftybrewing.com/?pg=eclipse

[Jon T.]

I have finally taken up home brewing!  Well, my first batch is in the primary right now.  I'm not sure that's considered "taken up" yet or not, but whatevs.  I'm brewing a Two-Hearted clone.  I think it's going pretty good.  Everything seemed to be going as it was described.  Although I never really experienced too much of a hot break or much foaming other than when I dumped the first batch of hops.  I hope that's not a bad sign.  It did start burping in the primary within about six hours of fermentation. 
Also have a kegging system on order.  Should be here in time for me to clean and sanitize just before kegging.  Can't wait!  8)

[mjk73]

Be jealous

[aMillionDreams]

Hey guys. Wanted to let you know that I'm working for the distributing side of my company now too, bluegrass brewing company. We distribute to Ky, oh, in, TN, and Va.  We will be increasing production by 40% in the next few months. Look for it if you're in our area. Chances are I brewed and/or bottled it. Cheers!

[iLikeBeer]

Hey guys. Wanted to let you know that I'm working for the distributing side of my company now too, bluegrass brewing company. We distribute to Ky, oh, in, TN, and Va.  We will be increasing production by 40% in the next few months. Look for it if you're in our area. Chances are I brewed and/or bottled it. Cheers!

Does BBC distribute all of Ohio?  I don't recall seeing it on the shelves of any of my area beer/liquor stores.

[walterfredo]

Be jealous

oh, I'm jealous.  I should have 2 coming my way in the mail this month.  Can't wait.

Firestone 15 Anniversary ale night at the pizza place by my house tonight, keg of 15 anny and a Cask of Pale 31.  I'll be riding my bike.

[mjk73]

Be jealous

oh, I'm jealous.  I should have 2 coming my way in the mail this month.  Can't wait.

Firestone 15 Anniversary ale night at the pizza place by my house tonight, keg of 15 anny and a Cask of Pale 31.  I'll be riding my bike.

Starts sweet, then your tongue is pretty much raped with bourbon. Fuck, it's good.

[aMillionDreams]

We recently had to cut off distribution to Ohio other than krogers in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas because we couldn't keep up. Well be in the rest of the state once we increase production in the next couple months.

[ALady]

Just to taunt mjk a little...check out what they have on tap at the Goose Island Clybourn location right now.

4 REASONS TO GET SNOWED IN AT THE PUB...

1) Wheatmiser- wheat wine w/grilled pineapple aroma & candied apricot flavor 8%
2) Broad Shoulders Barleywine- toffee aroma, fig & prune flavors 8.7%
3) Dishonest Stout- BBL aged sour stout w/vanilla aroma & choc. covered sour cherry flavor 6.2%
4) The Maestro- BBL aged Maibock w/vanilla aroma & bourbon-soaked rye flavor 7.5%

[mjk73]

Just to taunt mjk a little...check out what they have on tap at the Goose Island Clybourn location right now.

4 REASONS TO GET SNOWED IN AT THE PUB...

1) Wheatmiser- wheat wine w/grilled pineapple aroma & candied apricot flavor 8%
2) Broad Shoulders Barleywine- toffee aroma, fig & prune flavors 8.7%
3) Dishonest Stout- BBL aged sour stout w/vanilla aroma & choc. covered sour cherry flavor 6.2%
4) The Maestro- BBL aged Maibock w/vanilla aroma & bourbon-soaked rye flavor 7.5%

*shakes fist at you*

[iLikeBeer]

I'm starting to see Hopslam tapping info on Twitter...it's shipping now to certain markets and will be delivered to all markets during January and February. 

 

Hey Nova.  Just wondering if you've had any luck on the hopslam front.  I'm enjoying my firrst sixer of the season tonight!   


This shit is the bomb!   

[Jon T.]

Kegged my beer up Tuesday.  Been drinking it each night for "quality control".  I really need to be more patient and let it carb up some more, but I just can't help myself.  Hopefully I'll be more patient as I become a little more experienced.  Definitely a successful first attempt, though. Going to do a witbier this weekend that hopefully my wife will like. I need her to be on board as this is not going to be a cheap hobby!

[aMillionDreams]

Congrats on the first batch Jon.  I brewed a Milk Stout yesterday.  If you want to quick carb your beer you can turn the pressure up to 35 psi and shake the hell out of the keg.  However, if you primed it with sugar, you'll have to be patient and let the yeast do its thing.

[aMillionDreams]

I'm starting to see Hopslam tapping info on Twitter...it's shipping now to certain markets and will be delivered to all markets during January and February. 

 

Hey Nova.  Just wondering if you've had any luck on the hopslam front.  I'm enjoying my firrst sixer of the season tonight!   


This shit is the bomb!   

FYI, Louisville peeps: Nach Bar in Louisville has a keg on tap.

[Jon T.]

Congrats on the first batch Jon.  I brewed a Milk Stout yesterday.  If you want to quick carb your beer you can turn the pressure up to 35 psi and shake the hell out of the keg.  However, if you primed it with sugar, you'll have to be patient and let the yeast do its thing.

Mmmm.  that sounds good.

My plan was to do 10 psi for five or so days, then back it down to a serving pressure of around 5.  I'm getting tired of waiting, though.  You think it's okay to still try and force carb it now at 35 psi after 3 days at 10-15?

[aMillionDreams]

Congrats on the first batch Jon.  I brewed a Milk Stout yesterday.  If you want to quick carb your beer you can turn the pressure up to 35 psi and shake the hell out of the keg.  However, if you primed it with sugar, you'll have to be patient and let the yeast do its thing.

Mmmm.  that sounds good.

My plan was to do 10 psi for five or so days, then back it down to a serving pressure of around 5.  I'm getting tired of waiting, though.  You think it's okay to still try and force carb it now at 35 psi after 3 days at 10-15?

Set it to 25, shake it, remove CO2, wait an hour, hook it back up and serve.  Should be good.  An IPA should be carbed to about 12.  If you're going to be patient with it set it at 12 and it'll prolly be another 3 days.  10 psi is pretty low for forced carbonation.

EDIT: Also, dont forget to release the pressure on your keg before hooking it back up, if the pressure in the keg is greater than the pressure in the line you'll get beer in your line, which is annoying/unsanitary. 

EDIT #2: if it doesn't work the first time you can repeat until done.

[Jon T.]

Congrats on the first batch Jon.  I brewed a Milk Stout yesterday.  If you want to quick carb your beer you can turn the pressure up to 35 psi and shake the hell out of the keg.  However, if you primed it with sugar, you'll have to be patient and let the yeast do its thing.

Mmmm.  that sounds good.

My plan was to do 10 psi for five or so days, then back it down to a serving pressure of around 5.  I'm getting tired of waiting, though.  You think it's okay to still try and force carb it now at 35 psi after 3 days at 10-15?

Set it to 25, shake it, remove CO2, wait an hour, hook it back up and serve.  Should be good.  An IPA should be carbed to about 12.  If you're going to be patient with it set it at 12 and it'll prolly be another 3 days.  10 psi is pretty low for forced carbonation.

EDIT: Also, dont forget to release the pressure on your keg before hooking it back up, if the pressure in the keg is greater than the pressure in the line you'll get beer in your line, which is annoying/unsanitary. 

EDIT #2: if it doesn't work the first time you can repeat until done.

This happened a little last night...

Thanks for the tips!

[ALady]

They're bottling the Bramble Rye Bourbon County Stout.

:o

This is cause for celebration!

[NoVa_NoLa]

I'm starting to see Hopslam tapping info on Twitter...it's shipping now to certain markets and will be delivered to all markets during January and February. 

 

Hey Nova.  Just wondering if you've had any luck on the hopslam front.  I'm enjoying my firrst sixer of the season tonight!   


This shit is the bomb!   

Very cool!!  Glad that you were able to track it down!

No luck for me yet...happy to pay for beer+shipping and handling if anyone has a 6-pack to spare!  :)

[mjk73]

They're bottling the Bramble Rye Bourbon County Stout.

:o

This is cause for celebration!

Yeah. Did you see their schedule for this year? Infuckingsane with the amount of Bourbon County.