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Kael’s Orange Hef

Posted on May 27, 2011 by RJ

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…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by RJ

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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Brewing with Friends

Posted on March 21, 2011 by RJ

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

Posted on March 3, 2011 by RJ

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

Posted on February 14, 2011 by RJ

This is our spiced cider, a take on the options in Zymurgy, Volume 33, No. 5. September/October 2010 Style- Category 28 Specialty Cider and Perry 5 gallons- your favorite cider (we used Kirkland Fresh Pressed Apple Juice) 1 tbsp- fresh … Continue reading →

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Gravity VS Technology

Posted on January 27, 2011 by RJ

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

Posted on January 25, 2011 by RJ

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 Day: Double IPA/Wannabe Sierra Nevada Torpedo

Posted on January 11, 2011 by RJ

Hey Everybody! Brew Day, friends! That’s right! For the first time on the BrewChatter system, we did 10 gallons! 34 pounds of grain, 22 gallons of water and a full pound of hops!! Needless to say, it was a big … Continue reading →

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Brew Day: The Black Virgin

Posted on December 10, 2010 by RJ

Goodmorning All! Well friends, on a whim, we buckled down Thanksgiving weekend and filled a fermenter that has too long been empty. This brew day has been a long time in coming! It was originally planned for sometime in the … Continue reading →

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The Brewing Season Cometh…

Posted on November 8, 2010 by RJ

Hey Friends, Well, as Halloween gets shoved on the back-burner until next year, and the holidays stop creeping up on us and begin running us down and tackling us, it’s time to really start thinking about/planning the brewing season. This … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: keg

Kael’s Orange Hef

The Almost Final Spiced Cider Chapter…

Brewing with Friends

Brews and BBQ’s

BrewChatter Spiced Cider

Gravity VS Technology

Product Review- Weld-less Spigots

Brew Day: Double IPA/Wannabe Sierra Nevada Torpedo

Brew Day: The Black Virgin

The Brewing Season Cometh…

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