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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2010, 07:31:31 AM »
US law allows each adult member of a household to make 200 gallons of beer/wine a year.

That is less than a six pack (5.8 12oz bottles) a day.....that is why I put down 5 adults live here on the census.

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2010, 09:53:31 AM »
Yeah,Phil.  I regularly make my own brew.  Here are a couple of examples of my recent work.   First one is an Oz-type lager. Second is similar to Newcastle Nutbrown Ale.  Both were quite good. 





Sorry I can't invite you in for a taste, but Haz will confirm the drinkability.  You can get everything you need right there in Oz.  Check  www.coopers.com.au and makebeer.net for all the information. Sanitation is key--I use household chlorine bleach and rinse everything well after soaking.  Wear rubber gloves for this part as chlorine is not good for hide.  If tap water is off tasting, use bottled because every fault will be magnified in the beer.

Takes about 3-4 weeks start to finish.  You can go crazy with hygrometers and stuff, but I just use a 6-gallon food grade plastic bucket with a fitted lid and an airlock.  It will bubble right along for about 10 days and when it slows to one burp in 10 to 20 minutes, it's about 24 hours away from bottling.  Add some dextrose or cane sugar to each bottle, fill and cap, then wait another 10-14 days before chilling and enjoying.  There will be a bit of residue in the bottom of the bottle, so pour in one motion and stop just before the sediment exits the bottle.  You will get a beer that's about 10% alcohol or better if you have carefully followed the steps.  If you have any questions, or just want to pick my brain a bit, give an IM or an email and I will happily share all I have learned.  Good luck and enjoy.

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2010, 11:04:51 AM »
Crusader posted
"If you have any questions, or just want to pick my brain a bit, give an IM or an email and I will happily share all I have learned. "

I don't know about any one else but I hope the questions will be kept in this thread since I find it interesting even though I don't drink beer.
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2010, 11:54:28 AM »
CR and Fatman or right on the money!

I would just add, use ONLY brown bottles!  You don't want "skunky" beer!
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2010, 12:53:31 PM »
Only advice I can give on brewing beer is to keep it simple.
It's so easy to go overboard.
I used to have a keg setup but I enjoy doing the bottles more.
Also, never substitue corn suger with karo. :-[
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Re: Home Brew
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2010, 12:57:41 PM »
In NC, every late summer, early autumn, these delicious clear elixir's would show up in Mason Jars. Some were berry, peach, or uh,...I can't remember, but it made people talk funny, and do some strange things..

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2010, 01:01:03 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on April 10, 2010, 12:57:41 PM
In NC, every late summer, early autumn, these delicious clear elixir's would show up in Mason Jars. Some were berry, peach, or uh,...I can't remember, but it made people talk funny, and do some strange things..

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2010, 03:59:53 PM »
If any of those elixir's happened to make it to IOWA.... I could probably find a medicinal use for them
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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2010, 06:21:10 PM »
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Funny you should ask! I used to be a Brewmaster at a brewery! I've made wine, beer, brandy, and the occaisional rum (among many "other" family recipes).  I've also run legal stills for select friends with a license, and find it very rewarding! The home-brewer has made many fantastic brews and most keep secrets! I would suggest you find as much info, either online or in books, that you can get! There are even a few online forums that promote proper "still" use and various "recipes" for those that wish to venture into that realm! Many decide it isn't for them but just as many stay with it. I would suggest that ANYONE that MIGHT have a problem with GOUT or any other arthritis type probs, STAY AWAY FROM HOMEBREW! It is not pasteurized and will render you immobile! (I found that out the hard way!)

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Re: Home Brew
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2010, 07:10:04 PM »
Quote from: McGyver on April 10, 2010, 06:21:10 PM

Funny you should ask! I used to be a Brewmaster at a brewery! Mac!

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