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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: DIPA Review by Pro

« on: January 24, 2013, 02:17:35 pm »

That is funny!  I did have Hopslam on tap for the first time about a week ago and it was some awesome cat pee.  Last year when it was $18 a 6-pack, I swore never again - I'll just try to make it.

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All Grain Brewing / Re: more efficiency questions...

« on: January 22, 2013, 02:24:33 pm »

I would say it is probably the crush that would make that big of difference.  How did the grain look after crushing compared to other place?

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Favorite yeast for a Belgian IPA?

« on: January 20, 2013, 09:19:25 pm »

My go to yeast for Belgian IPA is WY3522.  To me, the tartness of the yeast complements the hops.

I've never used that one.  What temp do you ferment at?

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Favorite yeast for a Belgian IPA?

« on: January 20, 2013, 08:53:42 am »

Thanks for the suggestions Dave.  I like the Westmalle strain better also.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Favorite yeast for a Belgian IPA?

« on: January 20, 2013, 08:34:36 am »

I was thinking about making a Belgian IPA for my next brew and was wondering what Belgian yeasts work well for this style.  I really liked the Lagunitas example (can't remember the name).  Also, what american hops are a good choice that wouldn't clash with Belgian yeast character.  I have Apollo, Columbus, Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, and Amarillo to choose from.  Thanks, Dan.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Hoppy Belgian Ale

« on: January 19, 2013, 07:35:17 am »

That sounds very tasty.  I think I might need to make a hoppy Belgian soon.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Soapy off flavor

« on: January 10, 2013, 08:50:18 pm »

This thread is very interesting to me because I had a lb of Cascade hops that I swore gave my beer a "soapy" flavor, then I just attributed it to myself being overly critical. 

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Base malt recommendation for Belgian brews

« on: January 09, 2013, 04:50:25 pm »

I have to agree with the others - Best is wonderful.  The last Dubbel I made with it was the best one yet.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 1/11 Edition

« on: January 09, 2013, 04:44:08 pm »

Imperial IPA.  This time I'm using less Crystal and Citra hops for flavor.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Forgive me, it's been too long.....

« on: January 07, 2013, 05:22:19 pm »

Good to hear you're back in the game...A buddy of mine makes a great Coffee Stout by using a french press and cold steeping overnight, then adds it to the keg.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Lagering Question

« on: January 06, 2013, 12:32:59 pm »

I think keeping them at cellar temps after carbonation would be fine as well.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 12/28 Edition

« on: December 27, 2012, 10:02:12 am »

I'm brewing an APA with Apollo and Citra hops.

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The Pub / Re: Your favorite Christmas beers?

« on: December 22, 2012, 04:51:25 pm »

This year for the first time, I made a Great Lakes Christmas Ale clone.  It came out very close to the original and my wife and friends all like it.  I don't use spices (ginger and cinnamon) very much at all, so this beer has been a nice surprise and I plan on making it every year around this time.

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 12/21 Edition

« on: December 19, 2012, 02:15:29 pm »

Hey Porter, Hey Porter...

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What was the best homebrew beer you ever made?

« on: December 16, 2012, 04:17:26 pm »

All kidding aside, it would have to be the Barley Wine that I made 2 years ago.  It won a 1st place and came in second in Best of Show.  I still have one bomber left that I plan on enjoying over the holidays.