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[macster]

Originally Posted by kenstogie

THe $$ not that bad if consider the cost of 6pack of good microbrew and it's a better product IMHO. I didn't realize that homebrews would last that long. Cool.

Several years ago I traded some of my homebrews with another homebrewer. One of the beers he gave me was a 10 year old 10% abv English-style Barleywine. Was one of the best I've ever sampled. Just delicious!

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by macster

Several years ago I traded some of my homebrews with another homebrewer. One of the beers he gave me was a 10 year old 10% abv English-style Barleywine. Was one of the best I've ever sampled. Just delicious!

Barleywines are a different animal (or so I am told, I've never brewed one) they age like wine and cigars. Pale ales and stouts/porters do too. My wheat beers according to the guy at the HB shop are easily good for 6-8 months. Just keep them out of the sunlight/flouresent llights and not to warm and stir but only for the wheats!

Next up is a porter for the winter. Lately I have been buying all my stuff from the Home Brew store and I like them and will support them but is there a better/less expensive solution?

[kenstogie]

My Dunkelwiezin is STILL fermenting. I hope this means that it is going to have a high ABV. It's starting O.G. (original gravity) was 1.065, which is higher than most of the brews I make.

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by kenstogie

My Dunkelwiezin is STILL fermenting. I hope this means that it is going to have a high ABV. It's starting O.G. (original gravity) was 1.065, which is higher than most of the brews I make.

Thought I'd bump this thread and report as to how awesome my Dunkelweizen is doing....

I know it's a little early but I just popped one open (Dunkelweizen) after only 2 days of being bottled and yes Virginia it's a potent brew. Could use a touch more fizz but it'll come up I'm sure. Maybe I am crazy but I'd swear I can taste the alcohol in it. My guess [(OG-FG*131) + .2] is about 6.8 Abv.
My last hefe was only 4% abv I believe.

[ekengland07]

I am a homebrewer too. My basement is getting cold enough to lager without an extra fridge. Any suggestions or advice before beginning?

[Rmac58]

I've been brewing for a few years, my current batch is a Blue Moon clone, pretty good. An October Fest is next. I only keg now too.
For folks in central Va these folks The WeekEnd Brewer Home Wine & Beer Supply have everything you need. The send out mail orders also.

[ekengland07]

Originally Posted by Rmac58

I've been brewing for a few years, my current batch is a Blue Moon clone, pretty good. An October Fest is next. I only keg now too.
For folks in central Va these folks The WeekEnd Brewer Home Wine & Beer Supply have everything you need. The send out mail orders also.

I wish I could keg. Just haven't made the investment yet.

[Rmac58]

Originally Posted by ekengland07

I wish I could keg. Just haven't made the investment yet.

Yeah, it takes upfront cash, but the time savings has paid dividends many times over.

[Good_Stogies]

I have been home brewing since July of this year. Have done 6 batches so far and the 4 all grain is in the fermenter rite now. It is an amber ale. I think this may end up being one of my best so far (fingers crossed). Will be doing 2 more batches the weekend after thanks giving. Can't wait! One is some thing like the New Belgium 1554 and the other will be a Pale ale. This will be the first time for both recipes so not sure how they will come out but they both look pretty good.

[ekengland07]

Originally Posted by Good_Stogies

I have been home brewing since July of this year. Have done 6 batches so far and the 4 all grain is in the fermenter rite now. It is an amber ale. I think this may end up being one of my best so far (fingers crossed). Will be doing 2 more batches the weekend after thanks giving. Can't wait! One is some thing like the New Belgium 1554 and the other will be a Pale ale. This will be the first time for both recipes so not sure how they will come out but they both look pretty good.

Cool, let us know how they turn out. I recently won a local competition with my Belgian Blonde. Always great to know we have other homebrewers on here.

[Good_Stogies]

I will do. Congrats on the win . I don't think any thing I have brewed yet is competition worthy but they are improving so maybe some day.