Oso planning to go pro
The sole impetus for my starting to homebrew imperials was because I was too cheap to pay $20 for a bottle of Dark Lord and too lazy to drive to Munster.Now, I'm starting to scout for whiskey barrels.
I've used chunks of whiskey barrels from the local distillery in my 5 gallon batches. Two 6 x 1/2 inch staves dropped in the secondary gave me a great flavor. It's too bad I made it before I switched to all grain brewing. Kits always taste a little bit off to me.
You should try aging after fermentation is complete. Never tried it on a home brew scale but it's worth a try as it's how we do it on the big scale. Just curious if it would make a big difference.
Wow, I'm very concerned for Benny. Being able to mimic Myron Medcalf's writing so closely implies an oncoming case of dementia.
No rare day invite for me. Anybody get the chance to go (and need a +1 )?
I had the Great Lakes burning River, and Founders old Dirty Bastard last night for the 1st time. Both were solid but nothing amazing. I've had better from both Brewers. I also had Zombie dust for the 1st time a couple weeks ago, and that was unreal. One of the best beers I've ever had.
I like the Dortmunder Gold.
Same here, the Dort is good. From what I've had I think I like their Edmund Fitzgerald Porter the best though
Their christmas beer is also pretty outstanding, if you like that sort of thing.
Went on a little shopping spree yesterday.Found 24 packs of Goose IPA for $15. Picked up four.Also found FFF Dreadnaught, Alpha King & Gumball head.Got my first set of Pipeworks Ninja v. Unicorn in cans. I also snagged the last bottle of Brown & Stirred, which is a Manhattan inspired ale.
How long will it take you to get through the 96 cans of Goose?
I've got a couple parties coming up, and I'll bring a case to look like a solid party guest.
Love Dreadnaught and Alpha King; Ninja v. Unicorn outstanding and now in cans, which is nice (it's a staple).
Curious on where the folks on this thread stand on cans vs bottles. I get all the arguments but I still think it comes down to personal preference whether you'd prefer cans or bottles.I will say, I generally prefer bottles but I like that some very nice beers are canning because that makes life so much easier to bring a good beer in the golf bag.