Beer is good, making your own is better

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When I got home tonight, I transferred my Xtra Hopped Brown Ale from the primary to the secondary.


I think it's been sitting in the primary for at least 4 months. Should be nice.

BONESAW BROWN ALE

Transferring:


Siphon:


The inside of the primary:


All transferred:


I tried to capture how dark it is. Used the flash, but it wouldn't make a dent in the opacity:


Last but not least, this is what I call "yeast poop". It's what is left in the bottom of the primary.:

[VatorMan]

Just bottled a Pilsner, Belgium Dubbel, and a Kolsch myself. I will be brewing a Altbier and Porter in the next week. My typical stash:



I usually keep a few cases on hand.

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Damn son.

I'm not that dedicated. I usually have a party when it's ready to drink and give it all away.

Though after seeing your pic, I may have to change my procedure

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Bonesaw

Damn son.

I'm not that dedicated. I usually have a party when it's ready to drink and give it all away.

Though after seeing your pic, I may have to change my procedure

I have beer drinking parties when I need bottles. I've actually sold a few cases to my neighbor for his parties. It's addicting. I'm trying to find the perfect Belgium Dubbel right now. I think I'm close.

[VatorMan]

BTW- one tip-go to Beersmith.com and get the software. You'll thank me.

[Rider]

A couple of things..

1) 4 months in the primary is way too long.

2) Use whole leaf hops and not pellet hops.

3) Why are you subjecting your beer to light? Light kills beer

and

4) You should install a tap at the bottom of your bucket and let gravity work for you rather than having to create a siphon which can introduce bacteria in the beer.

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Originally Posted by Rider

A couple of things..

1) 4 months in the primary is way too long.

2) Use whole leaf hops and not pellet hops.

3) Why are you subjecting your beer to light? Light kills beer

and

4) You should install a tap at the bottom of your bucket and let gravity work for you rather than having to create a siphon which can introduce bacteria in the beer.

Thanks expert.

I didn't realize I had to have it in a dark room to transfer it.

I've done it this way for about 50 gallons worth of beer, never had an issue. But please, go read more on the internet and then tell me what I'm doing wrong.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

ha, i'll be brewing my own batch here in a couple weeks... well actually as soon as i find a friggin kettle to boil it in. I'll have to hit you up for some advice when the time comes.

[LeeNetworX]

Every time I find one of these threads it makes me want to try this.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

ha, i'll be brewing my own batch here in a couple weeks... well actually as soon as i find a friggin kettle to boil it in. I'll have to hit you up for some advice when the time comes.

Check CraigsList. That's where I find most of my stuff. I actually found my brewpot at a grocery store. It is an extra large canning pot. I have made do with a turkey fryer pot for smaller batches.