Beer,Beer wonderful Beer. - Page 10

VatorMan · 09-03-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

Don't the aluminum bottles give the beer an off flavor?

We did a Hefenweisen and used one to make sure. None that I can detect. Beer makers have been using aluminum for years.

Rider · 09-03-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VatorMan

We did a Hefenweisen and used one to make sure. None that I can detect. Beer makers have been using aluminum for years.

Aluminum cans make beer taste funny. That's why you never find quality beer in cans.

Might work in those bottles though. Are they lined?

VatorMan · 10-26-2008, 07:51 PM

Anyone really interested in brewing-This software is a must.

http://www.beersmith.com/?gclid=CNWJ...FQKaFQodg2S3xQ

Pretty much tells you anything and everything about brewing beer.

jeeps84 · 10-26-2008, 08:56 PM

Never got into beer but have enjoyed a few tasting partys.

Quick281 · 10-27-2008, 07:26 AM

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tallywacker · 10-27-2008, 09:20 AM

I always used the ez-cap bottles like they do in germany. Cost more but can be reused TONS of times.

VatorMan · 10-27-2008, 09:39 AM

So far- I have only had one batch that was hideous. Too bad is was an IPA that cost $ 2 a bottle to make. Great thing about it is I can use it to hop up some of my other beers.
I recommend to anyone starting out to start with extract brewing. That is everything in a can. Basically you heat water-put the extract in and sugar, throw it and yeast in your fermenter and have beer ready in about 3 weeks.

Personally, I have been making a lot of Apfelwein. Easiest thing in the world to make.
6 1/2 gallon carboy with bubbler
6 gallons of apple juice-NOT FROM CONCENTRATE
2 lbs. Corn Sugar (Sucrose)
Montreche yeast (wine)
Cheap Vodka/Rum

Sterilize carboy and anything else used. Pour 1 gallon apple juice in carboy. Pour 1/2 next gallon in carboy. Mix 1 lb. sugar with remaining juice until well mixed. Pour in carboy. Repeat for second gallon. Pour 2 gallons into carboy. Pour yeast into carboy and last gallon of juice. Agitate for one minute. Place bubbler onto carboy and fill with cheap vodka/rum. Don't worry if you get some in the juice. Set to ferment for about a month.
You can either bottle it straight or carbonate it. I prefer carbonated-so mix 5 OZ. of Corn sugar with one cup of water and add to bottling bucket. Add Apfelwein from Carboy and agitate for a minute. Bottle and forget about it for at LEAST a month. The longer you let it sit-the better it gets.

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10-27-2008, 09:20 AM	#96
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10-26-2008, 07:51 PM	#93
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	Anyone really interested in brewing-This software is a must. http://www.beersmith.com/?gclid=CNWJ...FQKaFQodg2S3xQ Pretty much tells you anything and everything about brewing beer.

10-27-2008, 09:39 AM	#97
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	So far- I have only had one batch that was hideous. Too bad is was an IPA that cost $ 2 a bottle to make. Great thing about it is I can use it to hop up some of my other beers. I recommend to anyone starting out to start with extract brewing. That is everything in a can. Basically you heat water-put the extract in and sugar, throw it and yeast in your fermenter and have beer ready in about 3 weeks. Personally, I have been making a lot of Apfelwein. Easiest thing in the world to make. 6 1/2 gallon carboy with bubbler 6 gallons of apple juice-NOT FROM CONCENTRATE 2 lbs. Corn Sugar (Sucrose) Montreche yeast (wine) Cheap Vodka/Rum Sterilize carboy and anything else used. Pour 1 gallon apple juice in carboy. Pour 1/2 next gallon in carboy. Mix 1 lb. sugar with remaining juice until well mixed. Pour in carboy. Repeat for second gallon. Pour 2 gallons into carboy. Pour yeast into carboy and last gallon of juice. Agitate for one minute. Place bubbler onto carboy and fill with cheap vodka/rum. Don't worry if you get some in the juice. Set to ferment for about a month. You can either bottle it straight or carbonate it. I prefer carbonated-so mix 5 OZ. of Corn sugar with one cup of water and add to bottling bucket. Add Apfelwein from Carboy and agitate for a minute. Bottle and forget about it for at LEAST a month. The longer you let it sit-the better it gets.