So today was brew day and based on the recommendations my recipe is as follows: Brought 2 gallons filtered water to boil - Added 2# Plain Light DME - Added .5oz Goldings hops Boiled for 20 minutes Removed wort from burner - Added (3) 550g can of Ye Olde Devil Nut Brown Ale (HME) - Added (1) 320g can...

The 3 weeks is "to be sure it's done" if you don't have a hydrometer and/or are not pitching enough yeast, which are both common problems that new folks have. If you pitch enough yeast and ferment in the right temperature range then it really is probably done in 10-14 days, but an extra w...

mashani wrote:Yes, you can do exactly that. Also, if adding some hops for more flavor or aroma, then just throw them into the steep and boil for however much time you want for the results you intend, and then add the HMEs.

Thanks that is good to know.
WOW! That is really freaking cool!

Thanks Mashani. I'll take your recommendations; I'd hate toss the BD cans without trying to make something. I-F Is the BD Nut Brown Ale any good for someone who likes German & Belgian wheat styles? It is English style but if you like the above you will probably like it. It is one of the better H...

Thanks John. I picked up "How To Brew" a couple months back when I first started brewing. The book overwhelmed me at first. Drinking beer is easy, making a good beer to drink takes effort. I'm absolutely exciting about this "Hobby" and can't wait to master the basics and go from ...

Makes sense. Thank you both replies.

So if I were brewing using grains and a HME could I:

1. Steep grains for 20 min at 160F
2. Bring to boil and remove from heat
3. Mix in HME
4. Cool

Thanks all for the feedback and welcoming encouragement! FRESH INGREDIENTS that's what my next recipe is going to be made from. I've started keeping all my hops and yeasts in the fridge - which they weren't. Plus I do think they were near expiration dates... It also seems to me buying bulk might be ...

Hi sorry if this is a bit long, I want to make sure I get in all the details... I've made several batches of brews and experienced a very similar result with the end products: A sort of medicinal, bitter, maybe soapy like aftertaste in the conditioned bottled beer. The taste is present in green vari...

Is it discouraged to boil the Brew Demon liquid extracts? For many reason I've read that a 60 minute boil is what must be done. Making tasty beer is more important to me than saving time.

Thanks in advance!

I've got the follow ingredients and would like to make 5 Gallons Nut Brown Ale in a 6.5 Gallon brew pale. (3) 550g can of Ye Olde Devil Nut Brown Ale (HME) (1) 320g can of Liquid Brewing Enhancer (LBS) (3) 2g packet of Dry Brewing Yeast (under black lid) 1. Is the BD Nut Brown Ale any good for someo...