home brewing

Mattyk · 04-28-2009, 11:01 AM

Gave it a try last weekend was underwhelmed. I'm going to give the batch another couple of weeks to see if it improves. I thought the taste was so-so.

firstdown · 04-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Gave it a try last weekend was underwhelmed. I'm going to give the batch another couple of weeks to see if it improves. I thought the taste was so-so.

Mine seemed to tast a little watered down. Do you remember what you made as I bet its the same thing that came in my kit.

Schneed10 · 04-28-2009, 11:25 AM

I've made a few batches of it and have liked it, trying different recipes till you find one you really like is fun. But it's one of those things where if you make it then you tend to like it so much better.

I like to make the pale ale (Canadian Draft + Pale Malt Extract + a full package of cascade hops), but if you blind taste-tested me on that mixture vs a Sierra Nevada or other good pale ales out there, I don't think the Mr. Beer would win on taste alone.

Mattyk · 04-28-2009, 11:26 AM

I made Red Devil IPA

Mine wasn't watered down, the flavor just wasn't what I expect from an IPA. Not hoppy enough. A little undercarbonated too. A little more time might help, we'll see.

Schneed10 · 04-28-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I made Red Devil IPA

Mine wasn't watered down, the flavor just wasn't what I expect from an IPA. Not hoppy enough. A little undercarbonated too. A little more time might help, we'll see.

I try to err on the side of more sugar in the bottle as opposed to less sugar in the bottle. I'd rather have over-carbonated beer than under-carbonated.

Whatever they recommend for sugar, I use heaping measures instead of level measures. That seems to bring the fizz.

Mattyk · 04-28-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I try to err on the side of more sugar in the bottle as opposed to less sugar in the bottle. I'd rather have over-carbonated beer than under-carbonated.

Whatever they recommend for sugar, I use heaping measures instead of level measures. That seems to bring the fizz.

I'll try that next time.

tryfuhl · 04-28-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggDayAfternoon

I just stick to the pros..i.e. bud light and bud ice

oh jesus

Smooter · 04-28-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggDayAfternoon

I just stick to the pros..i.e. bud light and bud ice

Bud Ice!? I didn't know they made that skunky shit anymore.

Mattyk · 04-28-2009, 02:09 PM

I wasn't aware they were still making those ice beers. What a gimmick.

saden1 · 04-28-2009, 02:11 PM

We had our beer contest at work last week. and mine came in second place. I honestly should have won but I suspect people were paid off :p My beer had a funky initial taste but all in all it was drinkable and had no after taste.

firstdown · 04-29-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

We had our beer contest at work last week. and mine came in second place. I honestly should have won but I suspect people were paid off :p My beer had a funky initial taste but all in all it was drinkable and had no after taste.

So are you saying your beer was good or just not as bad as the other guys.

saden1 · 04-29-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

So are you saying your beer was good or just not as bad as the other guys.

My beer was good it just didn't win the office beer contest. I had a few people tell me it was drinkable but that they're not use to the weird taste.

RedskinMike · 05-02-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I made Red Devil IPA

Mine wasn't watered down, the flavor just wasn't what I expect from an IPA. Not hoppy enough. A little undercarbonated too. A little more time might help, we'll see.

The longer you let it sit the better it will be. When I used Mr. Beer after bottling I would let it sit for at least 2 months.Give the yeast time to convert all the sugars. With patience and cleanliness you can make a very drinkable beer. B?est part is two weeks after christmas bed bath and beyond marks all the Mr. Beer stuff 50% off. After you do a few good batches I recommend a real starter kit. You will find the beer you can brew with these can be on par with anything you can buy in the store. They cost between 80 and 100 dollars and they are well worth it. For around 300 the kit come with a kegging system.

70Chip · 05-03-2009, 04:41 PM

Back in high school a dude built a still and boy that white liquor was brutal. It got you good and drunk though. It literally tasted like death.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-08-2010, 10:09 AM

Zombie thread...

Yesterday I made beer for the first time with some buddies. We made 10 gallons(!) of IPA using two of these kits. It won't be ready for a couple of weeks but I'll let you all know how it turns out.

04-28-2009, 11:01 AM	#46
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 73,201	Re: home brewing Gave it a try last weekend was underwhelmed. I'm going to give the batch another couple of weeks to see if it improves. I thought the taste was so-so. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-28-2009, 11:25 AM	#48
Schneed10 RG Glee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 33 Posts: 7,918	Re: home brewing I've made a few batches of it and have liked it, trying different recipes till you find one you really like is fun. But it's one of those things where if you make it then you tend to like it so much better. I like to make the pale ale (Canadian Draft + Pale Malt Extract + a full package of cascade hops), but if you blind taste-tested me on that mixture vs a Sierra Nevada or other good pale ales out there, I don't think the Mr. Beer would win on taste alone. __________________ Skins' Salary Cap Status \| CrazyCanuck's Cap Figures by Player \| Salary Cap 101

04-28-2009, 11:26 AM	#49
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 73,201	Re: home brewing I made Red Devil IPA Mine wasn't watered down, the flavor just wasn't what I expect from an IPA. Not hoppy enough. A little undercarbonated too. A little more time might help, we'll see. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-28-2009, 02:09 PM	#54
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 73,201	Re: home brewing I wasn't aware they were still making those ice beers. What a gimmick. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#55
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,738	Re: home brewing We had our beer contest at work last week. and mine came in second place. I honestly should have won but I suspect people were paid off :p My beer had a funky initial taste but all in all it was drinkable and had no after taste. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

05-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#59
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 42 Posts: 3,048	Re: home brewing Back in high school a dude built a still and boy that white liquor was brutal. It got you good and drunk though. It literally tasted like death. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

08-08-2010, 10:09 AM	#60
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 30 Posts: 7,767	Re: home brewing Zombie thread... Yesterday I made beer for the first time with some buddies. We made 10 gallons(!) of IPA using two of these kits. It won't be ready for a couple of weeks but I'll let you all know how it turns out. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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