Ahh, the holidays have left my wallet a broken shell of a receipt holder. I have so much equipment I need to replace and nary the funds to make it happen. So in the spirit of brewing against all odds, I placed an order with my favorite brew shop for the Quick and Dirty version of a Double Chocolate Stout. Because who doesn't like it quick and dirty? My lovely assistant is sure to enjoy this one, it being one of her favorites. And I'm looking forward to playing with extract brewing because I jumped right into all grain when I started and never looked back.
On a side note. If any one wants to contribute to the brewing equipment replacement fund, feel free to send me some FRN's on paypal at UncleAdrian85@gmail.com
Wishing you all a Merry Yule,
Uncle Adrian
Friday, December 23, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Brewing Update
Wow, I can't believe it's been since march when I last posted. So much has gone on. I am now living in Texas and trying to get my brew set up rebuilt, so there should be a few good posts over the rest of the winter and spring.
Here is what I have going on now:
Chocolate Mead
Rose Mead
Brochette
Ginger Peach Wine
Apple Cider
All that is still in aging, and I hope to bottle in about 3 or 4 months. Taste tests are promising so far.
And my future plans revolve a bit around the kegging system I just bought from the good people up at Midwest Brewing Supply. It's a basic set up that I can expand on. Two Corney Kegs, one 5lb co2 and a double dual gauge regulator, along with a couple of picnic taps for now. Eventually I'd like to expand to a 6 keg system with a tower mount on top a freezer.
So right after Newyears I will be putting some cider in bottles and kegging the rest. I have the ingredients for a keg of old fashioned cream soda on the way as well for the kids and my lovely assistant. Then in February when I have my brewing set up all back together I have a Braggot and a chocolate stout in the the works.
I'm going to try to keep the posts updated more frequently, so please check back. Now that I'm doing more beer I should have pics more frequently.
Here is what I have going on now:
Chocolate Mead
Rose Mead
Brochette
Ginger Peach Wine
Apple Cider
All that is still in aging, and I hope to bottle in about 3 or 4 months. Taste tests are promising so far.
And my future plans revolve a bit around the kegging system I just bought from the good people up at Midwest Brewing Supply. It's a basic set up that I can expand on. Two Corney Kegs, one 5lb co2 and a double dual gauge regulator, along with a couple of picnic taps for now. Eventually I'd like to expand to a 6 keg system with a tower mount on top a freezer.
So right after Newyears I will be putting some cider in bottles and kegging the rest. I have the ingredients for a keg of old fashioned cream soda on the way as well for the kids and my lovely assistant. Then in February when I have my brewing set up all back together I have a Braggot and a chocolate stout in the the works.
I'm going to try to keep the posts updated more frequently, so please check back. Now that I'm doing more beer I should have pics more frequently.
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