Have had an interest in brewing beer for many years. Have dabbled in the past. Have relatives that either own part of a micro brewery or work for a micro brewerys based in Boulder CO. I am making the commitment to learn as much as possibly about this craft.
| Date Added | Name | Style | ABV | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2016 |  Kama Citra Northern Brewer |
American IPA | 5.2 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 2/4/2016 | Grapefruit IPA - Michigan Brew Supply |
American IPA | 6.4 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 2/3/2016 |  Grapefruit IPA - Northern Brewer |
American IPA | 7.4 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 2/3/2016 | Grapefruit IPA Modified |
American IPA | 7.1 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 1/25/2016 | Chinook IPA - Northern Brewer |
American IPA | 5.8 % | 4.5 Gallon(s) | |
| 1/14/2016 |  Clone Of Double Chocolate Milk Stout |
Sweet Stout | 11.7 % | 3.15 Gallon(s) | |
| 1/14/2016 | Clone Of Choco Vanilla Milk Stout |
Sweet Stout | 3.6 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 1/14/2016 |  Clone Of fresh squeezed clone |
American IPA | 5.7 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| 1/14/2016 | Clone Of Chocolate Milk Stout |
Sweet Stout | 5.9 % | 5 Gallon(s) | |
| Date Added | Name | Style | ABV | Amount |
Cordell
9/17/2016 12:00:00 AM
Boiled in shop to avoid elements.OG was slightly low. Believe this was due to leaving too much wart in the boil kettle. As compared to the first time I brewed this beer, I made sure to bring the volume up to 5 gallons. Prior OG was 1.076 (too high) and now 1.060. Will result in a lower ABV and should result in a less "alcoholly" taste that the first batch had. Should be a better tasting brew.Transferred to secondary 9/28/16.
Cordell
9/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
Brewed on lower patio in open air. Became windy near the end of the boil. Concerns with what could blow into the wart.When prepping the priming sugar, it was slightly overheated. Turned a light amber color. Should not impact the beer taste and this volume is roughly 1 pint to over 4 gallons of beer.
Cordell
2/13/2016 12:00:00 AM
This is an extract brew kit from Northern Brewer (NB). NB 'warned' me that the ABV would be around 7%. They recommended a yeast starter or to double pitch. Being new, I have not done the yeast starter, so I opted to do the double pitch.I brewed this on a day where the temperature out side was 9 deg F. Grains were steeped in 2.5 gallons of water at 160F for 20 minutes. Rinsed grains with 1.5 gallons of water slowly.I had 1 boil over after I added the 3.15 lb LME and the second round of hops ...
Cordell
1/17/2016 12:00:00 AM
Steeped grains at 165F. Temp drop to 157F during the 20 minute steep. Returned temp back to 165F.While rinsing grains, 2 steps were performed. 1/2 gallon of 170F immediately after steep. 1/2 gallon of 170F water 20 minutes after steep. (Did not have enough hot water prepared on time.)
