Homebrew Necessities - Page 8

Method · 09-07-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Q

Yeah during the jd tour they talk about beer companies and foreign distilleries buying them just for the taste. They only use new.

That's the only reason I'd buy one is for the taste - a new one would probably be a little weird to age a beer in.

Can't get too far ahead of myself - not even sure if this first batch will be successful (looks great so far though)

Trip · 09-07-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Method

That's the only reason I'd buy one is for the taste - a new one would probably be a little weird to age a beer in.

Can't get too far ahead of myself - not even sure if this first batch will be successful (looks great so far though)

If you let it sit enough it would still be effected by the charred oak. That's why jd uses only new.

LeeNetworX · 09-08-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Cool, ten years from now, when the whiskey is aged properly, I'll have a barrel for stout.

JC

10 years for the son of God is but a single breath. Impatient fucker.

askmrjesus · 09-08-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

10 years for the son of God is but a single breath. Impatient fucker.

I have more important things to do, than sitting around breathing all day.

JC

Method · 10-14-2011, 11:10 PM

Had my first pint of the bitchin baby brew tonight. It's a success! Great color, pretty damn good clarity for a homebrew, excellent nose (nice & hoppy), great taste with a nice lasting NW hops finish. I'm happy.

Whew! I was afraid it was going to come out terrible after all that waiting.

LeeNetworX · 10-15-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Method

Had my first pint of the bitchin baby brew tonight. It's a success! Great color, pretty damn good clarity for a homebrew, excellent nose (nice & hoppy), great taste with a nice lasting NW hops finish. I'm happy.

Whew! I was afraid it was going to come out terrible after all that waiting.

Nice! Planning on starting a batch by the end of the month.

LeeNetworX · 11-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Has anyone ever tried the warm water + amonia soak to remove glued on labels on bottles? Or do you know of a better way?

Archren · 11-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Has anyone ever tried the warm water + amonia soak to remove glued on labels on bottles? Or do you know of a better way?

Haven't tried that method... but lighter fluid works at getting labels off of other stuff, can't see why it wouldn't work on bottles.

askmrjesus · 11-09-2011, 04:29 PM

I use hot water and Oxy-Clean powder. It takes too much rinsing to get rid of the ammonia smell.

I also drink Sierra Nevada in the 24 oz bottles, because it cuts my bottling time in half (and because I like it).

JC

Particle Man · 11-13-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I use hot water and Oxy-Clean powder. It takes too much rinsing to get rid of the ammonia smell.

JC

What he said. Boiling water and a stiff brush works too but it's too much like freakin' work.

Damn I've gotta set my stuff up again. Soon.

11-09-2011, 04:29 PM	#79
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I use hot water and Oxy-Clean powder. It takes too much rinsing to get rid of the ammonia smell. I also drink Sierra Nevada in the 24 oz bottles, because it cuts my bottling time in half (and because I like it). JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

10-14-2011, 11:10 PM	#75
Method Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland, OR Moto: MTA Posts: 416	Had my first pint of the bitchin baby brew tonight. It's a success! Great color, pretty damn good clarity for a homebrew, excellent nose (nice & hoppy), great taste with a nice lasting NW hops finish. I'm happy. Whew! I was afraid it was going to come out terrible after all that waiting.

11-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#77
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Has anyone ever tried the warm water + amonia soak to remove glued on labels on bottles? Or do you know of a better way?