BJCP Exam, War of the Worts XII, etc... |
It's the morning after the dreaded BJCP exam.I feel like I turned on a faucet in my brain and had it all just gush out down my arm and out through my pen, but no matter how hard I cranked on the fauce...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:40:00 PST |
The Official KHS Bourbon Barrel Brew |
(Not to be confused with the upcoming Jake and Jim and whoever else shows up Bourbon Barrel Brew.)
So our shop had it's Big Brew on Saturday...Imperial Maple Vanilla Porter, 180 gallons all into 4 bou...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:44:00 PST |
Oatmeal Summer Stout - The Verdict |
Well, back in June or July (who can remember these things) I worked up a recipe for Oatmeal Stout...I wanted it light (because is was crazy hot outside), I wanted it drinkable, and I wanted it to be s...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:39:00 PST |
Bubbling Away |
Day off! Huzzah!!
That means it's a brew day. Trip up to Bethlehem and fire up the kettles. I think it's going to be an Oatmeal Stout day, but I haven't checked the grain situation s...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:46:00 PST |
Wine Season Negligence |
It's wine season...which means that grapes and fresh juice are coming in by the truckload and we are getting stormed by every kind of winemaker imaginable.It's not totally uncommon for someone to ask ...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 05:05:00 PST |
The Keith Survey |
1. Initials:JKK2. Name someone with the same birthday as you:Myles Goodwyn from April Wine.3. When was your last kiss?A couple hours ago.4. For or against same sex marriage?Sure, doesn't hurt me any.5...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:28:00 PST |
6/29 brews and July/Aug exchange |
I've recently gotten one of my friends back into brewing, and so have been doing most of my last couple brew sessions at his place.Today we brewed an oatmeal stout, and bottled a robust porter.
Both l...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:13:00 PST |
Sour Mash and ESB results |
Well, my first ESB seems to be a success...much to my relief as I was really worried about contamination after what happened to the IPA. It has more hop bite than I thought it should, but then J...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:07:00 PST |
Fermenter updates |
I've gotten a buddy back into homebrewing after a long hiatus.We've got a Bass clone and a Hobgoblin clone (recipes courtesy of BYO, not me) in primary, due to be switched in 2 days.
The homebrew week...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:48:00 PST |
RIP IPA |
Yep, the IPA didn't make it.On the positive side, I know why...so I can prevent it from happening again. DO: use vodka in your airlocks rather than water. If they sit for a couple weeks in...
Posted by Blackpowder Brewing on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:43:00 PST |
