Does Anyone Here Homebrew? - The Orange Mane

cmhargrove · 01-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Just a question.

I was thinking about going to a workshop this weekend, and thought I might give it a try. I thought I might ask others here first if they had a good or bad experience, or if it was just a waste of time/money.

So, do you / have you homebrewed? Any advice?

CBF1 · 01-18-2011, 02:27 PM

Bro... just head to the local liquor store, will save money and time + you will get beer you actully like the taste of.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 02:32 PM

Homebrewing is a lot of fun, but it's very, very challenging. I haven't done it in probably 3 years, but I'm about to put my apron back on this next month and stur up a batch of IPA.

There's nothing quite as satisfying as finishing an awesome brew of your own that you've tended for weeks on end... But likewise, there's nothing quite as soul crushing as having a batch turn sour on you due to infection.

Chris · 01-18-2011, 02:32 PM

I thought this was about software.

***NERD ALERT***

Pony Boy · 01-18-2011, 02:36 PM

Just don't try to make your friends drink it..... trust me on this.

White Horses Inc. · 01-18-2011, 02:37 PM

Very simple....nothing better than cracking your own homebrew! Find a local home brew store...usually very helpful, Check out the "Good Eats" Episode on homebrewing

If You follow instructions and clean everything very well you will have success and if your interested start collecting pop off bottles now save you money later...

briane · 01-18-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I thought this was about software.

***NERD ALERT***

lol...me too!

gyldenlove · 01-18-2011, 02:43 PM

No, but I cook and I am funny, that is what makes me so attractive to women.

mwill07 · 01-18-2011, 02:43 PM

I do...it's not very hard...it really isn't.

I've done probably 12-13 batches, and only had one go bad (unfortunately, it was my last one). Typically, my beer is really, really good.

I do extract batches only. For me. time commitment is generally 3 hours to brew, and 3 hours for bottling (including cleanup for both steps). It takes me at least 2 weeks to ferment, a week for carbonation, and a few weeks for conditioning. I generally plan for 7 weeks, brew to drinking.

Cost: for me, it's between $30-$40, which makes about 2 cases. That's cheaper than you can buy it, but not really cheap enough to justify doing it just to cut costs. I do it because I like to learn about what makes different styles of beer different and it's just cool to be able to make your own supply.

Chris · 01-18-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gyldenlove

No, but I cook and I am funny, that is what makes me so attractive to women.

tsiguy96 · 01-18-2011, 02:45 PM

i make my own wine, ghetto style, but its still wine. i have 3 gallons cooking up right now, i will post a pic of it later. fermenting in 1 gallon jugs right now!

Pony Boy · 01-18-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tsiguy96

i make my own wine, ghetto style, but its still wine. i have 3 gallons cooking up right now, i will post a pic of it later. fermenting in 1 gallon jugs right now!

Tebow could save you from going to all that trouble

Ray Finkle · 01-18-2011, 03:00 PM

I do....2 points to remember. 1. Clean the hell out of the kit (buy a glass one and not that crap plastic one). 2. Get your yeast from a local micro brew....it's worth the extra few bucks.

elsid13 · 01-18-2011, 03:05 PM

My brother and I just did are first test batch this weekend, with a starter kit. If that works out then we will see about getting more involved and brewing more of our own stuff.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 03:12 PM

Anyone who likes beer and wants to gain an appreciation for the complex tastes of microbrews should homebrew. You could drink microbrew every day, and it won't be until you finally brew up a batch of your own will you get a real appreciation for some of the subtilties of flavor in a good beer.

The down side of that is that you will realize that some of the beers you previously liked are actually bum piss with a pretty label on it (I'm looking at you Fat Tire).

Ray Finkle · 01-18-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Anyone who likes beer and wants to gain an appreciation for the complex tastes of microbrews should homebrew. You could drink microbrew every day, and it won't be until you finally brew up a batch of your own will you get a real appreciation for some of the subtilties of flavor in a good beer.

The down side of that is that you will realize that some of the beers you previously liked are actually bum piss with a pretty label on it (I'm looking at you Fat Tire).

or your batch comes out tasting like band aids.....(bad yeast)...luckily the head brewer from Starr Brewery helped me a lot.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Finkle

or your batch comes out tasting like band aids.....(bad yeast)...luckily the head brewer from Starr Brewery helped me a lot.

I had a hefeweisen that was awesome for the first two weeks before an infection set in. It felt like someone stole my awesome hot girlfirend and left me with their credit card bill to Hawaii.

tsiguy96 · 01-18-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pony Boy

Tebow could save you from going to all that trouble

true. you should see this stuff, totally ghetto.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 03:18 PM

The other funny thing is when I go home to a farmtown in Idaho, and they're all drinking Coors, Bud Light, and PBR. I feel like a douchebag snob when I'm drinking a Hefeweisen.

"Dude, what's that, drink a real beer!"

*hands me a Coors*

"Uh, no thanks. I am."

"Whatever brosef! Check out poindexter over here and his fancy beer!"

gyldenlove · 01-18-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Not cool, that was uncalled for.

PRBronco · 01-18-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I thought this was about software.

***NERD ALERT***

Tbqh at first glance I thought it was about Hebrew and was like "wtf is Joshua up to now?"

underrated29 · 01-18-2011, 04:04 PM

a guy on my hockey team does. He has gotten really good at it over the years.

He makes this vodka that is retardedly strong. I am no heavyweight, nor lightweight but dayum. This stuff, a couple shots and you are friggin toast. The cool thing is it goes down soooooo smooth. He experiments with all these flavors, and this one, his best one imo so far, tastes like liquid cherry. Cant even taste the vodka. Incredible.

He gets by or around the law or whatever because he says he uses it to run his lawnmower or something.....? not exactly sure, nor do I care, all I know is it was good, strong as hell and totally free! 3 of my favorite things.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by underrated29

a guy on my hockey team does. He has gotten really good at it over the years.

He makes this vodka that is retardedly strong. I am no heavyweight, nor lightweight but dayum. This stuff, a couple shots and you are friggin toast. The cool thing is it goes down soooooo smooth. He experiments with all these flavors, and this one, his best one imo so far, tastes like liquid cherry. Cant even taste the vodka. Incredible.

He gets by or around the law or whatever because he says he uses it to run his lawnmower or something.....? not exactly sure, nor do I care, all I know is it was good, strong as hell and totally free! 3 of my favorite things.

It's all fun until someone goes blind!

Ray Finkle · 01-18-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I had a hefeweisen that was awesome for the first two weeks before an infection set in. It felt like someone stole my awesome hot girlfirend and left me with their credit card bill to Hawaii.

I made an IPA that would put Stone Brewery's Ruination to shame and the same thing happened. I did drink one of the infected beers (half way) to see what it would do. A quick sit on the toilet made me realize the error of my ways.

Taco John · 01-18-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Finkle

I made an IPA that would put Stone Brewery's Ruination to shame and the same thing happened. I did drink one of the infected beers (half way) to see what it would do. A quick sit on the toilet made me realize the error of my ways.

They're just fine until the infection sets in. I drank the finest Hefe I'd ever drank for two weeks, but once the infection started to show up, it was complete crap. I was so disgusted.

It took it out of me for a few years. I'm starting to get the bug again, and IPA is in my sights.

01-18-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Does Anyone Here Homebrew? Just a question. I was thinking about going to a workshop this weekend, and thought I might give it a try. I thought I might ask others here first if they had a good or bad experience, or if it was just a waste of time/money. So, do you / have you homebrewed? Any advice?

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01-18-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	Bro... just head to the local liquor store, will save money and time + you will get beer you actully like the taste of.

01-18-2011, 02:32 PM	#3
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Homebrewing is a lot of fun, but it's very, very challenging. I haven't done it in probably 3 years, but I'm about to put my apron back on this next month and stur up a batch of IPA. There's nothing quite as satisfying as finishing an awesome brew of your own that you've tended for weeks on end... But likewise, there's nothing quite as soul crushing as having a batch turn sour on you due to infection.

01-18-2011, 02:32 PM	#4
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,497 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	I thought this was about software. *NERD ALERT*

01-18-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
Pony Boy "Whoa Nellie" Rub some dirt on it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,281 Adopt-a-Bronco: mellon head	Just don't try to make your friends drink it..... trust me on this.

01-18-2011, 02:37 PM	#6
White Horses Inc. 2010 Broncos RIP Rise from the Ashes ..Go Broncos! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 25 Adopt-a-Bronco: DEFENSE	Very simple....nothing better than cracking your own homebrew! Find a local home brew store...usually very helpful, Check out the "Good Eats" Episode on homebrewing If You follow instructions and clean everything very well you will have success and if your interested start collecting pop off bottles now save you money later...

01-18-2011, 02:43 PM	#8
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,015 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	No, but I cook and I am funny, that is what makes me so attractive to women.

01-18-2011, 02:43 PM	#9
mwill07 Ring of Famer Lurker Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,191 Adopt-a-Bronco: VMFM	I do...it's not very hard...it really isn't. I've done probably 12-13 batches, and only had one go bad (unfortunately, it was my last one). Typically, my beer is really, really good. I do extract batches only. For me. time commitment is generally 3 hours to brew, and 3 hours for bottling (including cleanup for both steps). It takes me at least 2 weeks to ferment, a week for carbonation, and a few weeks for conditioning. I generally plan for 7 weeks, brew to drinking. Cost: for me, it's between $30-$40, which makes about 2 cases. That's cheaper than you can buy it, but not really cheap enough to justify doing it just to cut costs. I do it because I like to learn about what makes different styles of beer different and it's just cool to be able to make your own supply.

01-18-2011, 02:45 PM	#11
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	i make my own wine, ghetto style, but its still wine. i have 3 gallons cooking up right now, i will post a pic of it later. fermenting in 1 gallon jugs right now!

01-18-2011, 03:00 PM	#13
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,402	I do....2 points to remember. 1. Clean the hell out of the kit (buy a glass one and not that crap plastic one). 2. Get your yeast from a local micro brew....it's worth the extra few bucks.

01-18-2011, 03:05 PM	#14
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	My brother and I just did are first test batch this weekend, with a starter kit. If that works out then we will see about getting more involved and brewing more of our own stuff.

01-18-2011, 03:12 PM	#15
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Anyone who likes beer and wants to gain an appreciation for the complex tastes of microbrews should homebrew. You could drink microbrew every day, and it won't be until you finally brew up a batch of your own will you get a real appreciation for some of the subtilties of flavor in a good beer. The down side of that is that you will realize that some of the beers you previously liked are actually bum piss with a pretty label on it (I'm looking at you Fat Tire).

01-18-2011, 03:18 PM	#19
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	The other funny thing is when I go home to a farmtown in Idaho, and they're all drinking Coors, Bud Light, and PBR. I feel like a douchebag snob when I'm drinking a Hefeweisen. "Dude, what's that, drink a real beer!" hands me a Coors "Uh, no thanks. I am." "Whatever brosef! Check out poindexter over here and his fancy beer!"

01-18-2011, 04:04 PM	#22
underrated29 10-6 baby. Cutler doesnt suck Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	a guy on my hockey team does. He has gotten really good at it over the years. He makes this vodka that is retardedly strong. I am no heavyweight, nor lightweight but dayum. This stuff, a couple shots and you are friggin toast. The cool thing is it goes down soooooo smooth. He experiments with all these flavors, and this one, his best one imo so far, tastes like liquid cherry. Cant even taste the vodka. Incredible. He gets by or around the law or whatever because he says he uses it to run his lawnmower or something.....? not exactly sure, nor do I care, all I know is it was good, strong as hell and totally free! 3 of my favorite things.