Beer

[VatorMan]

Just got back from Belgium and Germany. Drank some damn tasty beer. Loved the Belgium Trappist beer.

My stash.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Germany/beer210.jpg

Just finished bottling a rather tame IPA and made a Blood Orange Hefeweisen. What else is anyone into?

BTW the German chicks were either built like Mack trucks or look like one ran them over. No wonder they invaded France.

[marko138]

Nice dood.

[DLIT]

Belgium, huh? Hit any cafes?

[VatorMan]

Belgium, huh? Hit any cafes?

LOTS. Plus it was Christmas market time. They had this shit called Gluhwein-which is warm spiced red wine. Think warm Thunderbird with cloves. I loved that stuff.:panic:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Germany/IMG_2993.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Germany/IMG_2960.jpg

[DLIT]

What about the bud, you smoke?

[2up]

LOTS. Plus it was Christmas market time. They had this shit called Gluhwein-which is warm spiced red wine. Think warm Thunderbird with cloves. I loved that stuff.:panic:



I LOVE that stuff!! I used to get it in Michigan in the fall but the vineyard is local to MI and they can't ship out of state. I hate that I can't find a good recipe for it or anything that tastes as good as it in Arizona. I found something close, but, not quite right. :(

[VatorMan]

I LOVE that stuff!! I used to get it in Michigan in the fall but the vineyard is local to MI and they can't ship out of state. I hate that I can't find a good recipe for it or anything that tastes as good as it in Arizona. I found something close, but, not quite right. :(

We snuck 7 liters out with us. I'm having some right now.:rockwoot:

[2up]

We snuck 7 liters out with us. I'm having some right now.:rockwoot:


You suck! lol

[Particle Man]

mmmmmmmmmmm real beer

[Archren]

Mmm, gluhwein... :drool:

Is that absinthe in the background of that first pic?

[VatorMan]

Mmm, gluhwein... :drool:

Is that absinthe in the background of that first pic?

No....Maybe the bottle of Grey Goose or Vermouth ?

[Archren]

No....Maybe the bottle of Grey Goose or Vermouth ?

Vermouth.. the bottle just resembled a bottle of Pernod absinthe I bought for a friend of mine. I had the bottle all of one night, so my memory of it is foggy at best.

A little research shows I was way off... :zowned:

http://absinthebuyersguide.net/images/pernodlarge.gif

[Adeptus_Minor]

mmmmmmmmmmm real beer

Plus One. :dthumb:

[Mudpuppy]

made some english pale ale and it turned out damn good - so good it inspired me to make another batch of beer - this time oatmeal stout - bottled it tonight.. took a taste while i was bottling and man it is damn good also.. if the pale ale lasts until the oatmeal stout is done it's going to be a tough choice.. might make some ipa this week as well.. stocking up for the cold weather..

[BICH]

http://www.thespeedtriple.com/Forums/gallery/560_15_10_07_7_57_09.jpg
I gotta Place were I get this!!! :drool:
http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/ValDieuTripel.jpg

[Adeptus_Minor]

made some english pale ale and it turned out damn good - so good it inspired me to make another batch of beer - this time oatmeal stout - bottled it tonight.. took a taste while i was bottling and man it is damn good also.. if the pale ale lasts until the oatmeal stout is done it's going to be a tough choice.. might make some ipa this week as well.. stocking up for the cold weather..

Oh man, I fuggin' love oatmeal stout. Young's is the one I've had most often.

[VatorMan]

made some english pale ale and it turned out damn good - so good it inspired me to make another batch of beer - this time oatmeal stout - bottled it tonight.. took a taste while i was bottling and man it is damn good also.. if the pale ale lasts until the oatmeal stout is done it's going to be a tough choice.. might make some ipa this week as well.. stocking up for the cold weather..

I just bottled an IPA last night. Put a Blood Orange Hefeweisen in the primary.:rockwoot:

[Lino]

:nothing: Stella FTW

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/pichichi13/Genius.jpg

[Rider]

:nothing: Stella FTW

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/pichichi13/Genius.jpg

Now that's some fucking talent. I must try this. :beer:

[Archren]

I just bottled an IPA last night. Put a Blood Orange Hefeweisen in the primary.:rockwoot:

Oh my, that Hefeweisen sounds divine. :drool:

[Mudpuppy]

I just bottled an IPA last night. Put a Blood Orange Hefeweisen in the primary.:rockwoot:

you are a brewing maniac and my hero.. i just don't have the time to dedicate to it and just recently figured out my stove is insufficient to boil beer so now i have a "government" shop project to make a natural gas burner for the basement.. what brand are you using and where do you buy your supplies? that blood orange hefeweisen sounds intriguing..

[VatorMan]

you are a brewing maniac and my hero.. i just don't have the time to dedicate to it and just recently figured out my stove is insufficient to boil beer so now i have a "government" shop project to make a natural gas burner for the basement.. what brand are you using and where do you buy your supplies? that blood orange hefeweisen sounds intriguing..

Believe it or not, I was able to find a 9 gallon pot at the grocery store. It's actually big enough to straddle 2 stove burners. :lol:
I use my local brew warehouse. I actually have 2 within 20 miles of me and use both. The Blood Orange Hef is super easy to make. 6 lbs of Wheat extract (liquid) 1/2 OZ of Saaz hops,1 OZ Hallertau hops and 3 or 4 blood oranges.Barvarian 3068 yeast.

Bring 6 gallons of water to a boil-remove from heat.
Add Wheat extract. Return to a boil for 60 minutes
5 min-Add 1/2 OZ Hallertau.Stir
40 min-Add Saaz.Stir
50 min-Add 1/2 OZ Hallertau.Stir
60 min-remove from heat. Stir 2 minutes and create a whirlpool.
Chill wort to 75 degrees and put in carboy/fermenter. Pitch yeast.

Do this part during boil.
Blood Oranges-scrape skin to white. Peel oranges. Keep one orange worth of peels. These are bitter so do not use all. Cut oranges into sections and add to grain bag. In 1/2 gallon water steep orange bag to 160 degrees. Let it cool while your boil goes. Pour in the fermenter/carboy before wort. Of course, if you are using a carboy you can't use the grainbag. I find it really difficult to strain everything out so I use my fermenter.

Takes about 10 days to ferment. I usually go to secondary to clarify the beer a bit. But you can bottle straight from the primary if you don't care if it's cloudy. Should come out at about 4.5 to 5 % alc. content.

[Hondahugger]

OMG, did I just see a man post a recipe?????:lol:

The only thing about it that lets you keep your man card is that the recipe is for Beer!

[VatorMan]

OMG, did I just see a man post a recipe?????:lol:

The only thing about it that lets you keep your man card is that the recipe is for Beer!

I also cook quite well and can choose the proper wine to go with dinner. :lol:

BTW-Who let you out of the kitchen?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg10/YouKnowPapiChulo24/BITCH.jpg

[Mudpuppy]

Believe it or not, I was able to find a 9 gallon pot at the grocery store. It's actually big enough to straddle 2 stove burners. :lol:
I use my local brew warehouse. I actually have 2 within 20 miles of me and use both. The Blood Orange Hef is super easy to make. 6 lbs of Wheat extract (liquid) 1/2 OZ of Saaz hops,1 OZ Hallertau hops and 3 or 4 blood oranges.Barvarian 3068 yeast.

Bring 6 gallons of water to a boil-remove from heat.
Add Wheat extract. Return to a boil for 60 minutes
5 min-Add 1/2 OZ Hallertau.Stir
40 min-Add Saaz.Stir
50 min-Add 1/2 OZ Hallertau.Stir
60 min-remove from heat. Stir 2 minutes and create a whirlpool.
Chill wort to 75 degrees and put in carboy/fermenter. Pitch yeast.

Do this part during boil.
Blood Oranges-scrape skin to white. Peel oranges. Keep one orange worth of peels. These are bitter so do not use all. Cut oranges into sections and add to grain bag. In 1/2 gallon water steep orange bag to 160 degrees. Let it cool while your boil goes. Pour in the fermenter/carboy before wort. Of course, if you are using a carboy you can't use the grainbag. I find it really difficult to strain everything out so I use my fermenter.

Takes about 10 days to ferment. I usually go to secondary to clarify the beer a bit. But you can bottle straight from the primary if you don't care if it's cloudy. Should come out at about 4.5 to 5 % alc. content.

thanks for the info.. i will have to try that out..

[askmrjesus]

What about the bud, you smoke?

Dude, wrong country.

Hey Vator, if you're doing full grains, check this out-

My latest favorite recipe;

Edmund Fitzgerald Clone
Robust Porter

Type: All Grain
Date: 1/21/2008
Batch Size: 5.50 gal
Brewer: AMJ
Boil Size: 6.30 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
Taste Rating(out of 50): 35.0 Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00
Taste Notes: It doesn't have the "mouthy" feel many Porters do. Crisp, not syrupy. I could drink this stuff all day.

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU
10.75 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 86.00 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 4.00 %
0.50 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 4.00 %
0.50 lb Special B Malt (180.0 SRM) Grain 4.00 %
0.25 lb Black (Patent) Malt (500.0 SRM) Grain 2.00 %
1.25 oz Centennial [8.80 %] (60 min) Hops 33.6 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [5.40 %] (15 min) Hops 4.1 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [3.80 %] (5 min) Hops 1.2 IBU
1 Pkgs English Ale (White Labs #WLP007) Yeast-Ale

Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.060 SG
Measured Original Gravity: 1.065 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.014 SG Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.99 % Actual Alcohol by Vol: 7.18 %
Bitterness: 38.8 IBU Calories: 290 cal/pint
Est Color: 30.2 SRM


Mash Profile

Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge Total Grain Weight: 12.50 lb
Sparge Water: 3.89 gal Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F TunTemperature: 72.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: FALSE Mash PH: 5.4 PH

Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge
60 min Mash In Add 15.63 qt of water at 165.9 F 154.0 F

Carbonation Type: Corn Sugar, .75 cups
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 40.0 F Age for: 28.0 days
Storage Temperature: 52.0 F

JC

[askmrjesus]

Pics of the rig;

Mash Tun
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk114/hunter900ie/beer/mashtun1.jpg

Transfer to kettle (under the watchful eye of the beer guarding dog, who keeps squirrels from stealing my beer)http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk114/hunter900ie/beer/sparging.jpg

BoilBoilBoilhttp://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk114/hunter900ie/beer/mmmbeeeer.jpg

Wort Chiller about to go in.http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk114/hunter900ie/beer/immersionchiller.jpg

Happinesshttp://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk114/hunter900ie/beer/nopabstinhere.jpg

JC

[Hondahugger]

Holy shit!!!!!! Professionals!

[VatorMan]

Yea,AMJ-you are beyond me right now. I typically steep my grains in a grain bag instead of using a mash tun and I don't have a wort chiller. I have a really big cooler with ice.

A couple of my pics.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/IMG_2906.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/IMG_2914.jpg

SO far I am still learning techniques. I will be building a Mash Tun & wort chiller soon. My next major purchase will be a conical. This friggen hobby is addicting.

[askmrjesus]

This friggen hobby is addicting.

You're not kidding, I started out with the exact same rig you have a couple of years ago, and now I'm working on cultivating "exotic" yeast strains in my basement.

You know shit's outta control when you start shopping for surplus autoclaves on Ebay. :lol:

JC

[Dova80]

Vator your shit looks like your brewing meth!

[Mudpuppy]

no shit.. i am trying to keep it simple myself due to time constraints and to keep the costs under control.. i introduced my brother-in-law to homebrewing and the next day he spent $1,500 on equipment.. but man you guys are brewing fucking maniacs.. that is awesome..