Nick's Brew Blog

Yeah I really think the same thing is happening to...

2010-05-24T14:35:36.194-05:00

Yeah I really think the same thing is happening to me. I know it usually changes on a month to month basis. I have just always heard to never use it the 5.2 buffer, I've never asked why though. I guess it would always give you a good PH to start from though. I might have to give it a shot and see. I do know that my Smoked Porter and Weizenbock both turned out better than expected due to adjusting for SRM and PH.

If you are unable to attain a good water report or...

2010-05-18T11:27:23.886-05:00

If you are unable to attain a good water report or your water supply is changed all the time I would recommend five star pH 5.2 buffer. Here in Denver water is mixed between 3 reservoirs and the mix is different at different times of the year. So even if I send my water out to get a report it is going to be different a month later. The buffer sets your mash water at 5.2 so the mash is locked in...If I want to replicate water I will use the Palmer spreadsheet and us RO water.

Yeah I have a buddy who is going to help me smoke ...

2010-05-14T10:54:58.583-05:00

Yeah I have a buddy who is going to help me smoke some of the Munich this weekend so I can hopefully get this done in time for the Final round. Thanks for dropping by and I have book marked your blog. Good luck to you!

I had 2 beers pass to the next round a Pale Ale an...

2010-05-13T11:45:23.236-05:00

I had 2 beers pass to the next round a Pale Ale and an Old Ale...both with scores of 32 but they didn't place. Sucks you have to brew it again. I am lucky enough to have extra bottles. I will be posting the recipes at http://alestolagers.blogspot.com sometime down the road.

Thanks I found some at Fresh Market, Whole Foods d...

2009-08-17T08:16:08.767-05:00

Thanks I found some at Fresh Market, Whole Foods didnt have any. I have had Caipirinhas before and love them. Never had it with Muscavado but will use it next time when I make some. I love the Molasses flavor it gives.

I think I've bought my Muscovado sugar at Fresh Ma...

2009-08-13T12:42:16.770-05:00

I think I've bought my Muscovado sugar at Fresh Market, but they probably have it at Whole Foods as well. It's not too cheap, so I hope you don't need a lot.

I use it to make Brazilian Caipirinhas: Cachaça (kind of like rum, but more strongly flavored) with Muscovado sugar and lime. Good stuff.

Awesome thanks! Ill check yours out as well. Aft...

2009-05-28T21:56:59.836-05:00

Awesome thanks! Ill check yours out as well. After reading my score card I have no idea how I got 3rd, but I'm glad I did.

hey congrats! on both! check out my beer blog! Sco...

2009-05-20T12:44:27.014-05:00

hey congrats! on both! check out my beer blog! Scott Hedeen!

Thanks we will see in about 2 weeks how it comes o...

2009-02-10T12:37:00.000-06:00

Thanks we will see in about 2 weeks how it comes out. I have like 3 beers I want to do asap and no where to put them.

Sounds fantastic.

2009-02-05T09:15:00.000-06:00

Sounds fantastic.

Cool...would love to try it.

2008-10-21T15:05:00.000-05:00

Cool...would love to try it.

Extremely good man. So much so that I am almost o...

2008-10-21T12:40:00.000-05:00

Extremely good man. So much so that I am almost out of it. I plan on brewing it again by the end of the year I hope. The beer was around 100 IBU's which would make it very bitter, but the honey counter acts that and leaves a slight sweet, citrus flavor in your mouth. Next time I make it I'll let you know.

Sounds very similar to Bell's Hopslam which is an ...

2008-10-21T11:12:00.000-05:00

Sounds very similar to Bell's Hopslam which is an incredible beer...how did this turn out?