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Kael’s Orange Hef

This was a commemorative brew to celebrate the addition of a new member to the BrewChatter family!  An all grain take on Sam Calagione’s Blood Orange Hefeweizen from Extreme Brewing by Sam Calagione. For 5 us Gallons in the keg … Continue reading

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The Almost Final Spiced Cider Chapter…

Hello All! The BrewChatter spiced cider is FINALLY done fermenting and in the keg we’re using as a bright tank!  We purged the keg with CO2 before transferring, so she’s ready to….well, just sit!  She’ll be tapped about once a … Continue reading

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Brew Day Rye PA turned Rye Double IPA

Hey All! This last weekend we brewed a Double IPA with rye that was supposed to be a Rye PA.  First and foremost, let me tell you what NOT to do in your brew day!  If you calculate out the … Continue reading

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Brewing with Friends

Goodmorning All! This past weekend, we had the pleasure and opportunity to brew with some friends who are leaps and bounds ahead of us in the homebrewing world.  While we tend to rely on gravity, manpower and other free but … Continue reading

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Brews and BBQ’s

Hey All! So March 19 is the day.  Anyone who knows how to brew, wants to learn, or just wants to come and hang out is welcome!  Men, women, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands!  The goal is to get a bunch … Continue reading

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BrewChatter Spiced Cider Update

Hey Friends! Just a quick update on the Spiced Cider (recipe posted yesterday!).  Well, she is STILL fermenting!!  When we tossed in the original pressed apple juice, it fermented to 1.000 in about three days!  Now, after about two weeks, … Continue reading

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Cut Open Kegs

Hi All! Today I wanted to wax eloquent on using “modified” kegs for brewing. This is a very common practice, and can be a very inexpensive way to gather a solid system able to brew ten gallons of just about … Continue reading

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Gravity VS Technology

Hi Friends! I was thinking about brewing and technology recently. It’s amazing to me how many different ways there are to brew, and how ingenious some of these systems are. From brewing a concentrate and back-filling to hit your gravity … Continue reading

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Product Review- Weld-less Spigots

Hello Team! This week I wanted to review a product that many homebrewers use that don’t have access to welding equipment or expertise.  That’s right, friends, the good old Weld-less Spigot.  Even if you can’t get a hold of something … Continue reading

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Brew HA HA, Reno 2011

Goodmorning All! Well, after a long and fulfilling weekend drinking every single beer that is distributed in our area, I’m beat!  The following Saturday I had plans of packaging ten gallons of love, doing chores and getting right back on … Continue reading

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