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It’s Update Time!

17 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by Justin in Brewing, What We're Drinking

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Last night we cracked open our second attempt at our wheat beer. While this was our second attempt, it was our first attempt at all grain brewing and Seth’s revamped recipe.

While it was leaps and bounds above our first wheat beer, it’s not quite there yet. First of all, it was WAY to effervescent. Actually, when Brian left last night he thanked me for having him over for soda! We ran out of corn sugar when bottling this batch and had to use table sugar instead, and apparently, too much. How do you fix this problem? You buy a big ass bag of corn sugar, problem solved! The flavor is right on, but a little on the weak side. We ran in to some speed bumps while brewing this batch, but have since ironed out the issues while brewing other batches. Give us a break! It was our first all grain!

The most important lesson learned, if you’re the guy pouring the grains into the mash tun, make sure more grains get into the tun than get onto the floor…my bad.

Anyway we are extremely confident that our next wheat will be right where we want it to be. Seth’s recipe is amazing (as always), Brian’s going to be all sexy (as always) and I’ve been practicing pouring things into other things.

Brewing resumes on October 26th!

What the wort don’t know….

15 Monday Oct 2012

Posted by Seth in Brewing, Business Stuff, Observations, Sporty Type Stuff

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Let me perfectly clear about something. I frickin’ love Play it Again Sports.

Always have. Since I was a kid, I have loved going to Play it Again and perusing their various aisles and departments full of used sporting goods. Regardless the sport, if I need a piece of equipment…or even if I just have the slightest inkling that I might want to try a sport…Play it Again is always my first stop. And why shouldn’t it be? You can find pretty decent stuff at some really decent prices. Some guys need the newest and the best. Not me. I find that second (and often third, fourth and fifth) hand equipment typically does the job just fine. Continue reading →

09 Tuesday Oct 2012

Posted by brewbri in Brewing, Just for Fun, Observations, Our Brews, Random Stuff, What We're Drinking

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It was a brisk evening of brewing. A chill was in the air, and the leaves are beginning their metamorphosis into an amber palate of color. Amber. Like the glorious coloring of our second batch of American Pale Ale. I have not been this excited since I snuck into a bar as an adolescent to see my first pair of woman-boobies! Ah, the memories. Not unlike that wet tee-shirt contest, the sight of those full 3 cases of APA were breath taking!

I do believe it is safe to say, that the learning-curve regarding the transition to all-grain brewing has been concurred! As reported earlier, the all-grain venture with the Honey Brown, was also a success. Two in a row is definitely a pattern. As the Regular Guy brewers retreat into the arms of nature for some pyrotechnics, beer downing and camaraderie, the APA will make another voyage across my lips.

 I anticipate the full-bodied, succulent, robust, yet subtle flavor upon my lips will stir my soul and excite the senses. You see, its not too far removed from that dampened undergarment mammary competition. Ah, the memories!

It’s update time!

07 Sunday Oct 2012

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Friday night we brewed our second batch of the honey brown ale. All in all it was a good night! Seth’s mechanical genius is making our brewing process more efficient and cutting down the time it takes to brew our incredible beers.

Our honey brown turned out excellent! Rich, dark brown color and nutty, smoky  flavor, our first attempt at this recipe as an all grain brew. The honey will be added in a few days.

We bottled our all grain American Pale Ale, which yielded 3 beautiful cases! It was good to be us on Friday night!

There will be a break in our brewing for the next couple of weeks. Next weekend is my anniversary, and the weekend after is DAFCAE! Also known as the Dude’s Annual Fall Camping Adventure Extravaganza! Where many of our brews will be consumed fireside.

Back at it on Friday, October 26th. We’ll keep you posted. Have a great week everybody!

Ghosts of Brewing Future

03 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by Seth in Brewing, Random Stuff

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Were you to call me a happy camper today, I might just punch you in the nose. I am not in a good mood, and to be quite frank, I am more than okay with that. I am annoyed, aggravated, and more than just a bit pissed off. If you know what’s best for you world, you will keep your distance.

So what has my feathers in a ruff? Simply put….I NEED TO BREW BEER. I am in the throws of some serious brewing withdrawal. I am like a brewing junky, and I NEED a fix! I want to brew it now. But I can’t. Once again, stupid work is in the way. Nope, I have to wait until Friday night. Normally, this wait would be more bearable, but I didn’t get to brew last weekend either because I had to go to a stupid wedding. Continue reading →

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