BEER! 21 and up

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by stevenwhite1989

I was looking at some websites on newb kits for it and they are pretty cheap, but all it looks like you need is a 5 gallon bucket, lid with some grommets, a thermometer, and a bottling tool. the supplies to brew was suprisingly cheap too. I think I might try this, I will prob have to wait till after holidays though

Make sure the buckets are food grade. The Alcohol will leach out dyes and other crap from industrial/commercial buckets.

Be very careful when cleaning them too as any scratches with breed bacteria. No scotchbrites or other abrasive pads. Eventually you will want to replace them with glass carboys.

[codyace]

Been another good week, drank a bunch of things but the standouts


Lindemans Faro Lambic
This was great! Not super sweet, not overly sour...just a nice beer by them that I'd strongly suggest



Stone Smoked Porter
Always a good beer to enjoy. Had this Christmas day with some friends. Always a nice one!



Williamsburg Aleworkds - Springhouse Saison Ale
This was actually a nice tasting beer, not really 'european' style in regard to Saisons, but good for an American offering



Ithica - Quad Anniversary 12
Ahhh, another nice one. Dark fruits and not overly booze. Beware though it sneaks up on ya!



And my favorite of the past week:


Nebraska Brewing - Fat Head Barley Wine (aged in Whiskey barrels)

WOW. THis beer is HUUUGE. Big time whiskey flavor, awesome english style barleywine. VERY boozy yet, so I may buy another to sit for a year or 2 to see if it cools off...however I'm not sure if I could wait on this it's so good.

Originally Posted by S14DB

Make sure the buckets are food grade. The Alcohol will leach out dyes and other crap from industrial/commercial buckets.

Be very careful when cleaning them too as any scratches with breed bacteria. No scotchbrites or other abrasive pads. Eventually you will want to replace them with glass carboys.

Most certainly! 'Over sanitation' is key with beer. Certainly wine and mead and similar type things require clean stuff as well, but nearly to the degree of beer.

However do remember that some bacteria is ok I love my funky beers!