Tonight I’m brewing up a second attempt at an amber ale.  My first try was my third batch ever.  I wasn’t very happy with it and ended up giving most of it away.  Everyone who got some liked it, but it wasn’t up to my standards.  I hadn’t yet learned the importance of taking good [...]

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My california common is ready to be bottled any time. This is my first beer using a yeast starter. I took a little sample tonight and it was very good. It’s been dry hopping for the last week and that has added some great hop aroma. It seems to have a [...]

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I drew the first few pints off my new cornelius keg last night - they were fantastic! I kegged the Midwinter Porter I brewed back in January. I wasn’t very satisfied with the last two dark beers I’d brewed - my mocha porter and stout both came off too malty, in my opinion. [...]

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Based on this article from Main Street Homebrew Supply I decided to try a yeast starter. I’m hoping it will improve my beers. Regardless of the outcome, it’s always interesting to try something new.
I made a half gallon starter using about a half pound of dry light malt extract and a pinch of [...]

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I’ve been thinking about the beers I want to brew over the next couple of months. I’ve brewed a string of dark beers and now its time to start thinking about springtime and summer. My next beer is going to be a big IPA - I’m going to try to create my first [...]

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