Gentleman, I have one MrB Porter and almost a full bag of Caramel40 grains, if i steep the bag of grains for 20 min, add the MrB can....what will the caramel do to a porter? lighten it? is this a terrible idea?

after reading the borg.... I started boiling 1cup of water w/ 2/3 cups of sugar (if memory serves me) to be a much better way to carbonate equally when bottling. UNFORTUNATELY, I learned that if you let the water boil out when drinking on bottling night, you must wash the sugar residue from the pan....

Uhh Ohh, i haven't made a batch of beer in a year. I tried the BiB 1 gallon kit and made bottle bombs, my wife is a bit weary now. That being said, is my yeast more than likely done for - stored in a drawer in the basement, roughtly 68 deg f all year round.

Its kind of amusing how just a month ago we had this blog about black IPA's. I have been a huge fan of Brewdogs TV series. I found a few bottles of the Libertine Black Ale on saturday night. It is an amazing Stout/IPA hybrid....i had two at the bar, and took the other two they had home for safe keep...

i agree with the post above, tho i dont have any experience with BD, all of the MrB kits i've done (both straight and simple and their recipes) have always tasted better the longer they sit in the basement conditioning. Especially the Oktoberfest (which i used often for i love amber beer) - they alw...

is it fair to assume when you super experienced guys do a recipe that your doing 5gal batches?

I agree with you 100% lord...or i'll switch to a double ipa, that kills just about any bad tasting food(y)

Welcome to the Borg - as all have said....there are a great bunch of folks here to help. From one newb to another ask ask ask....they are all amazing here!

I have slacked on the Borg and making beer. I'm hoping that life has simmered down long enough to do a batch or two soon...

Have we ever done a beer/food pairing thread?

You guys rock. Just got the kit today, i cant wait for the weekend to dedicate an hour or more to myself! Thanks a ton guys!

If you can put your pot in the oven, then when you have the grain/water at mash temps in the pot then put it in there, heat the oven to whatever your lowest possible temperature is Thanks for the tip, i would have never thought of that. I have spent all day reading How To Brew by John Palmer. With ...

I just purchased my first kit (non HME, i am 17 batches into the MrB kits) -

I bought the Brooklyn Brew Shop - Everyday IPA. Any tips for a beginner that i should take note of? Every hobby needs to progress and i'm trying to take small steps

i will let them set longer, in teh basement roughly 66/68deg year round. Thank you guys for your amazing help!!

Gentleman,

i am getting a lingering apple flavor when i do anything mixed with the octoberfest.....after some research, do you think that if i used a different yeast other than what's provided it would make a difference?

As always much respect for your knowledge and help

Wings Fan :I added pure vanila extract to a St Pat's Stout along with some Extra Light DME trying to get to a "Vanilla Porter" type brew. It came out very well. I added the vanilla extract at 1.5 weeks and then let it sit for another 1.5 weeks before bottling.: how much Light DME did you a...