Homebrewers

[acords]

I found an interesting article in the local fish wrap today.  Here is the link

http://www.startribune.com/535/story/1159681.html

[Malc]

Nice article.  Although, I would not call the last couple I did cost effective.  At least, not as much as normal.  The Vanilla for one and the fruit for the other put the cost at around $40 per 5 gallon batch.  Not horrible, but not as cheap as usual.

Malc

[MWS]

I'm averaging $50 for a 5 gallon batch. Most of my ingredients are mail order so shipping takes a good chunk. Mind you, when compared to $25 per dozen from a good craft brewer, I'm still saving money and enjoying ale the way I like it and having fun brewing it.

The Vanilla for one and the fruit for the other put the cost at around $40 per 5 gallon batch. 
Malc

Vanilla and fruit? in a beer? ......sounds more like your making a milkshake. ;) ;D ;D

[Wildcat]

[Malc]

I'm averaging $50 for a 5 gallon batch. Most of my ingredients are mail order so shipping takes a good chunk. Mind you, when compared to $25 per dozen from a good craft brewer, I'm still saving money and enjoying ale the way I like it and having fun brewing it.

The Vanilla for one and the fruit for the other put the cost at around $40 per 5 gallon batch. 
Malc

Vanilla and fruit? in a beer? ......sounds more like your making a milkshake. ;) ;D ;D

;D I should have been more clear.  1) a vanilla porter  2) a mixed berry ale  Two different beers.  I actually bottled that vanilla porter the other day.  I tried a sample, it was very tasty.  I was going for something a little sweet.  It turned out just like I hoped.  Hopefully aging improves it even more.  The fruit beer was my first foray into that realm.  Still letting that one sit a bit to clear.  Man that fruit creates some sediment in the fermenter.

As far as price goes, I guess I am fortunate enough to have a homebrew supply shop in my town.  Small town to have such a shop, but I am told it is the only one between Pittsburgh, PA and Akron, OH that sells brewing supplies.  Talk about luck, huh?

Malc

[MWS]

I bought three different varieties Chinook, Centenial and Cascade.  I have been reading up on the growing procedures, but was wondering if any of you have done this before.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.
Malc

Hey Malc, in reply to your hop growing question.....see pics below



Nasty things are sprouting up everywhere. I love them and I hate them........




Why I love them?.......my latest IPA....heavily hopped with the nugget variety you see growing up my drain pipe and gas metre.

[Malc]

I can see that.  I actually just got mine planted, so nothing like that yet.  We'll see soon I hope.

Malc

[Payson]

My Cascades are growing like weeds! Love 'em!
Gonna brew a Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre style beer tomorrow! Good 4th of July diversion! I've been toying with lightly smoking some malt for a Rauchbier too... Gotta watch overdoing it though.