sunsetslave | March 4, 2010
“Ingredients: Water, Sorghum, Hops, Yeast” Tastes a lot like molasses (almost a little burnt flavor) but with a much smoother mouth feel, not nearly so thick. wikipedia tells me In China, sorghum is fermented and distilled to produce maotai, which is regarded as one of the country’s most famous liquors. and Sorghum is in the [...]
sunsetslave | March 2, 2010
My first attempt at a recipe with help from The Beer Recipator. Comments welcome and encouraged… please. Wonky Wit Brewer: Stacey R Email: sunsetslave@gmail.com URL: http://brew.misocat.org Beer: Wonky Wit Style: Belgian White (Wit) Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons Color: 8 HCU (~6 SRM) Bitterness: 14 IBU OG: 1.066 FG: 1.018 Alcohol: 6.2% v/v (4.8% [...]
sunsetslave | May 30, 2009
Jackie’s boss loved my first beer and ordered a full batch. I got the last of the kit I used at my local shop (Thanks for the assist Andy) and may brew as soon as this weekend. See you on brew day, Stacey
sunsetslave | May 8, 2009
Only 2 beers left, one for Andy and one for Damien. Jackies brewing next probably some sort of IPA.
sunsetslave | March 7, 2009
Notes: So, having done a bit of math according to my hydrometer and my best remembrances of temperatures my beer is roughly 6.5% alcohol but the way it goes straight to your head I’m pretty sure it’s a decent amount higher. The recipe says it should be 8-9%. My thoughts: Beginning at the end, An [...]
sunsetslave | March 3, 2009
The beer has been in bottles for about a week, which is apparently enough to carbonate it. I cracked one open last night (it’s early I know) and it was pretty good. I’ll write up a full description in a week or so when my beer is the first of the evening and not the [...]
sunsetslave | February 8, 2009
Welcome to my exploration of brewing beer. Notes recipes and procedure to follow. …And so it is spawned, Stacey’s Beer Blog