Author Topic: Time for a drink. Who's in? (Read 259928 times)

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #2170 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:24:30 AM »

I've had the 420 Extra Pale Ale and the IPA, which I rated 3.5 and 4, respectively, on Untappd.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2171 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:30:52 AM »

I've had a few myself. I'm always looking for beer I've never had before.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2172 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:35:52 AM »

There's a place called Burnt Hickory that I know my uncle likes, not sure if it's actually in Atlanta though. He brought up a couple beers with him at Christmas last year that were a little gimmicky but pretty good (e.g. Kahlua stout).

You homebrew Coz?

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #2173 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:47:01 AM »

I've always wanted to, so my wife got me this BrewDemon starter kit (with the IPA starter):

https://www.brewdemon.com/craft-beer-kit-extra.html

Two or three times, I followed the directions, did everything as I was instructed, sanitized the shit out of EVERYTHING with Star-san, and every time, it came out tasting heavily of malt vinegar. Not good. So I don't know what I may have been doing wrong, but aside from that, I could tell enough to know that it would've been pretty tasty. So with three "botched" attempts, I haven't bothered with it again.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2174 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:57:36 AM »

Ah, that sucks. Sounds like something's set up shop somewhere in your equipment. Once bugs get in there they're quite good at hiding in little cracks and scratches. That happened to me a while back and I just ended up replacing all my buckets/tubing.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #2175 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:05:49 AM »

That's the thing though, first use right out of the box and it came out this way. After the first time, I took everything apart and sanitized the nozzle and everything again. I can only assume it's either in the water I use or in the pot I boil the starter in.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2176 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:20:59 AM »

Yeah, unless they sent it to you with something already contaminated it's probably something in your yeast prep. Especially if you have a strong malt vinegar flavor after only a couple weeks. Picking up something lurking in the equipment usually takes a little longer to really take over. If you're not totally discouraged, I might suggest trying again and using liquid yeast without a starter. For a standard IPA you should be able to buy one pack of Wyeast (assuming still a 2 gallon batch) and pitch directly.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #2177 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:27:52 AM »

Each refill kit has two cans of thick goop that gets mixed with water and boiled and two little packets of dry yeast. A lot of the terminology and ins and outs are still above my head at this point, but I certainly wouldn't mind trying again.

I may just have to make a trip down to Scotzin Bros, our local supply place (https://www.scotzinbros.com/) and have them set me up with supplies to try that don't come from Brewdemon. I'll still use the conical fermenter I have from Brewdemon, but with different product.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2178 on:** September 16, 2016, 10:36:16 AM »

Just took a quick look on their website, looks like a pretty decent supply of hops/yeast. Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever want to put together a recipe that's not a pre-mixed can or have any questions.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2179 on:** September 16, 2016, 10:47:52 AM »

Grain is the way to go. I've had too many beers from those kits with the odd taste to them.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2180 on:** September 16, 2016, 10:56:17 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 16, 2016, 10:47:52 AM

Grain is the way to go. I've had too many beers from those kits with the odd taste to them.

I mean eventually yeah, but I don't think there's anything wrong with starting out with extract batches. Going to the local shop and getting fresh extract/hops/yeast should be a bit better than any kind of canned kit.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2181 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:02:00 AM »

They always tasted off to me.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2182 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:56:58 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 16, 2016, 11:02:00 AM

They always tasted off to me.

Sometimes they do, but if you get good, fresh extract and are a good brewer you can make award winning beer with extract. I think new brewers are better off simplifying their brewday by cutting out mashing and focusing on the boil/fermentation. Then after a few batches once they're comfortable with their processes make the jump to all grain.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #2183 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:33:09 AM »

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2184 on:** September 17, 2016, 12:43:54 PM »

In. All praise be to the shower beer.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2185 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:04:14 PM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on September 17, 2016, 12:43:54 PM

In. All praise be to the shower beer.

Nope a drip missed.

In. Just finished mowing the lawn no I'm sipping on Cabin Fever. A maple whiskey made by a husband of a girl I graduated with in 1986. It's a well made whiskey.

AngelBack · « **Reply #2186 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:31:19 PM »

IN...Blind Pirate double IPA.....little heavy on the citrus but having some Red Apple smoked cheddar to balance.....And my alma mater GA Tech wins and Bama doing there thing.....good times.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2187 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:39:07 PM »

Nice.

So far Abel Ebbineizer Smoked IPA.

Southern Tier Pumking.

AngelBack · « **Reply #2188 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:47:51 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2016, 05:39:07 PM

Nice.

So far Abel Ebbineizer Smoked IPA.

Southern Tier Pumking.

I've wanted to try a pumpkin ale , do you recommend the Southern Tier (you are probably Kingbrewland on this site) ? I'm not really fond of predominant sweetness, more of subtle flavors.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2189 on:** September 17, 2016, 06:21:26 PM »

Axeman is the tops for beer. There are so many types. Are you looking for a sweet beer, a natural pumpkin flavor or a higher alcohol beer?

TAC · « **Reply #2190 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:20:20 PM »

There is nothing more nasty than pumpkin beer.

While not a fan of Sam Adam's Boston Lager, I love the Boston Ale. That is tonight's drink(s) of choice.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2191 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:31:31 PM »

You sir are silly!

TAC · « **Reply #2192 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:37:02 PM »

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2193 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:41:18 PM »

TAC · « **Reply #2194 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:48:42 PM »

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2195 on:** September 17, 2016, 10:44:38 PM »

Quote from: AngelBack on September 17, 2016, 05:47:51 PM

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2016, 05:39:07 PM
Nice.

So far Abel Ebbineizer Smoked IPA.

Southern Tier Pumking.

I've wanted to try a pumpkin ale , do you recommend the Southern Tier (you are probably Kingbrewland on this site) ? I'm not really fond of predominant sweetness, more of subtle flavors.

The Southern Tier pumpkin beer, while good, is going to be a little on the sweet side. Dogfish Head Punkin is my go to if I want a four pack of pumpkin beer in the fall, and depending on what state you're in Schlafly's pumpkin beer is supposed to be very good as well.

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 17, 2016, 06:21:26 PM

Axeman is the tops for beer. There are so many types. Are you looking for a sweet beer, a natural pumpkin flavor or a higher alcohol beer?

Spent a few hours tonight pulling out, counting, reoganizing, and putting back away my beer cellar. Celebrating a job well done with a 2013 Bourbon County Barleywine.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #2196 on:** September 17, 2016, 10:46:07 PM »

I had a couple of beers earlier.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #2197 on:** September 17, 2016, 11:01:36 PM »

Had a Heineken lite, a yeungling, a peroni and 2 glasses of pinot noir.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #2198 on:** September 17, 2016, 11:06:03 PM »

Peroni is a pretty good beer. It reminds me of Heineken and Stella. However, what the hell were you doing drinking a Heineken Lite? That's just horrible.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #2199 on:** September 17, 2016, 11:07:03 PM »

Eh. It's alright lol. Not as bad as Natty Light!

Peroni is very good. I prefer it over Stella.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #2200 on:** September 17, 2016, 11:11:39 PM »

Natty light is just nasty.

I had Beck's Light once. That was terrible.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2201 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:17:26 AM »

Quote from: axeman90210 on September 17, 2016, 10:44:38 PM

Spent a few hours tonight pulling out, counting, reoganizing, and putting back away my beer cellar. Celebrating a job well done with a 2013 Bourbon County Barleywine.

Because Photobucket was shitting the bed last night, here's everything out and ready to be counted/sorted/put back. 384 bottles total

Podaar · « **Reply #2202 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:43:08 AM »

That is the perfect use of an elliptical machine, right there.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2203 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:49:40 AM »

Bill, you need my help.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #2204 on:** September 19, 2016, 10:32:13 PM »

12 year old Glenmorangie tonight

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

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