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Tasty. I took the belsnickle and the hanziskaner into work (Sam Adams) and they reviewed them on their daily taste panel. I got rave reviews on both. I spoke to David Grinnell today (Vice President of Brewing for Samuel Adams) and he said "I've heard about you" and "I hear your making...

From left to right: belsnickle (a holiday ale with cinnamon, clove and honey), Horse and Buggy Ale and hanziskaner (a belgian wheat).

My new brew kettle (free from work):





...with my homemade mash paddle:

Okay, a couple "noob" questions: 1. Brew #1 (a Christmas Ale using Amber extract) has been aging 8 days now, is this long enough? I need the glass carboy for brew #2. 2. Is 66-69 degress good for fermentation/aging? The closet I am using is constantly 66-69. 3. Brew #2 (a brown ale using l...

Wasn't planning on using all that extract and crystal, just listing what I have.

Hi, my name is Jeff (screen name sarge) and I am preparing to brew my first beer. Just joined the forum today and have posted what I am looking to brew and what I have to start with. I work at the Samuel Adams brewery here in Pennsylvania, but have little knowledge of the brewing process. I work in ...

Here is what I have: The Deluxe beer brewing kit: http://www.beer-wine.com/products/deluxe-beer-brewing-kit-complete-w-ingredients 6.6 lbs. of amber malt extract 6.6 lbs. of light malt extract 2lbs. Muntons Crushed Crystal 2 row barley malt 1.5 oz. Cascade Hops 1.5 oz. Liberty hops Muntons brewing y...