Homebrewers - Whats Fermenting?

[jasonsbeer]

Just bottled up a batch of sweet stout. This is the second time I've made this. First time was too bitter, but still delicious. I tweaked the recipe a bit and this one is good, really creamy and not too bitter.

Next batch is likely to be a German Pilsner. That recipe is a double decoction, which makes for an interesting, and sometimes challenging, brew day. First wort hopped and dry hopped. Really nice summer lager.

 

[rfraser]

I just brewed an American Wheat. It was a simple extract kit. And even though it doesnt call for a secondary fermentation, I am doing one with some peaches in it to see if I can make a peach wheat beer. Next up is an Irish Red that I am going to do bourbon soaked oak chips in the secondary. Should be interesting. Also just upgraded my kettle finally and installed a thermometer.

 

[MoldMan]

Cool. I can't wait until I can find the time to brew again.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I have an ipa fermenting with wlp644. So far it's very fruity and a bit funky (in a good way) and will be dry hopping soon

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Bottled up my ipa on Sunday, noticed pellicles forming in the bottles last night so I tossed one in the fridge to chill for tonight for "quality control". Funky, bitter, citrus, dank yum yum!!

 

[MoldMan]

Bottled up my ipa on Sunday, noticed pellicles forming in the bottles last night so I tossed one in the fridge to chill for tonight for "quality control". Funky, bitter, citrus, dank yum yum!!
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Dude, you got to save me one. Come on. Hook a brother up.
Two weeks though.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Dude, you got to save me one. Come on. Hook a brother up.
Two weeks though.

You should know you got more than one with your name on it brother!!

 

[MoldMan]

You should know you got more than one with your name on it brother!!

Sweeeeeet!

 

[rfraser]

Bottled up my ipa on Sunday, noticed pellicles forming in the bottles last night so I tossed one in the fridge to chill for tonight for "quality control". Funky, bitter, citrus, dank yum yum!!
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What are pellicles?

 

[rfraser]

I have my irish red (extract kit from Northern Brewer) in secondary with Jameson soaked oak chips. And a batch of American Wheat split into two 2.5 gal batches for secondary. One had peaches added and the onther left alone for control.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

What are pellicles?

Usually found on sour and Brett beers. An image search on Google pulled up a bunch and I snagged this one:


I tried taking a picture of the ones in the bottles but it didn't work out.

 

[smokinghole]

Boiling a batch of my saisonish/ lambicesque beer that uses both aged and fresh hops along with a very under pitched totally wild culture from iambic bottles. Available souring cultures were too boring to me so I conditioned my own and it sours and funks quick.

Here is crystallized lupulin glands at the bottom of my weighing bowl. This came from serebrianka hops I bought 2/3 years ago. I poked the bag and kept it in my garage to heat up and oxidize a few years.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Boiling a batch of my saisonish/ lambicesque beer that uses both aged and fresh hops along with a very under pitched totally wild culture from iambic bottles. Available souring cultures were too boring to me so I conditioned my own and it sours and funks quick.

Here is crystallized lupulin glands at the bottom of my weighing bowl. This came from serebrianka hops I bought 2/3 years ago. I poked the bag and kept it in my garage to heat up and oxidize a few years.

That sounds awesome man, I'm not in the market at this exact moment, but I would love to buy a sample of your culture to play with in the future.

 

[smokinghole]

Let me know. Its abused, mistreated, and under pitched. Probably contains Candida, Klervomyces, and lots of other wild shit.

 

[Stew]

American Wheat with coriander and citrus zest. Second all all grain batch!

 

[Bubb]

Alas just 2 gal of hard cider have been to busy.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Alas just 2 gal of hard cider have been to busy.

I hear that. Gonna make up 5gal of lemon wine using one of the carboys you gave me as soon as I'm settled into my new place though.

 

[Bubb]

That sounds awesome, i am in the middle of a major remodel. Unfortunatly the only time I have off is in the 100+ heat.

 

[daleo8803]

Can someone point me in a easy way to start? Thanks

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Can someone point me in a easy way to start? Thanks

First, read and research a lot. Howtobrew.com is a free web version of the home brewers bible and while it may not be the most up to date version it will tell you what you need to know. Start with simple recipes that are tried and true before getting crazy with things. I only brewed 4 Mr Beer extract kits before jumping into all grain but many people stick with extract for longer. As long as you enjoy it, that's what matters. Temperature control during fermentation is the most important thing followed closely by sanitation and cleaning. It's difficult for me to control fermentation temps without room for a temp controlled freezer currently so when it's hot I brew Saison and wines as they don't require cool fermentation. Feel free to pm me with any questions