Beer thread, what you drinkin..

[ryanosaur]

Laughing Monk Holy Ghost Pilsner

First time I've seen it since I started drinking Beer again this month. New labels show they pulled Bronze for International Pilsner in the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.

*sighs wistfully

Need to enjoy now because I'm going to go back off Beer in June.

 

[Beershaun]

My homebrew IPA.
Marris otter malt, kviek Lutra yeast, home grown centennial hops, sabro hops, and Simcoe hops.

 

[ryanosaur]

@Beershaun
On looks alone I’d try it!

What’s your take on ABV and IBU?

 

[Hexspa]

Ok, as some of you might know I don't trust any man who does not drink beer...

What's your favourite beer? Maybe you have brewed some yourself?

Pictures of your favourite ales and such are desirable , being introduced to great new beer is a joy.

( no wine but talk of cider is acceptable)

I prefer not to be trusted.

Four years (Cali) sober and I encourage everyone to quit drinking asap.

But I know most won’t listen so, by all means, carry on.

 

[Beershaun]

@Beershaun
On looks alone I’d try it!

What’s your take on ABV and IBU?

Thanks for the compliment!

Abv is ~6.5% and 60IBUs

 

[ryanosaur]

Thanks for the compliment!

Abv is ~6.5% and 60IBUs

Sweet spot for ipa.

I stopped brewing several years back as I ran out of time due to my career as a Chef. I had two carboys sitting in the pantry brightening that stayed too long to salvage as I couldn’t get them bottled.

I need to start up again, but now space is an issue. Can’t win!

Maybe I’ll make it more important once I hit my health goals. But one month back on beer has been ok though added 5 lbs almost instantly.

 

[Beershaun]

Sweet spot for ipa.

I stopped brewing several years back as I ran out of time due to my career as a Chef. I had two carboys sitting in the pantry brightening that stayed too long to salvage as I couldn’t get them bottled.

I need to start up again, but now space is an issue. Can’t win!

Maybe I’ll make it more important once I hit my health goals. But one month back on beer has been ok though added 5 lbs almost instantly.

Yeah I totally understand. I blame it squarely on getting old. I definitely have to pay mich more attention to my food and drink intake and how much I exercise than I used to when I was younger.

 

[ryanosaur]

Yeah I totally understand. I blame it squarely on getting old. I definitely have to pay mich more attention to my food and drink intake and how much I exercise than I used to when I was younger.

Why is it so difficult to only have one beer?

 

[Philbo King]

On the rare occasions I drink one it's usually Negra Modelo

 

[somebodyelse]

Thanks for the compliment!

Abv is ~6.5% and 60IBUs

Just curious - is there a way to measure IBU for homebrew without a lab, or is it calculated?

 

[Doodski]

Sweet spot for ipa.

I stopped brewing several years back as I ran out of time due to my career as a Chef. I had two carboys sitting in the pantry brightening that stayed too long to salvage as I couldn’t get them bottled.

I need to start up again, but now space is an issue. Can’t win!

Maybe I’ll make it more important once I hit my health goals. But one month back on beer has been ok though added 5 lbs almost instantly.

I'm gaining weight with wine and gin so don't feel bad about beer. Dr said I have to cut out, "Grease." So I guess that means butter but margarine is so yucky and butter is so good for frying.

 

[ryanosaur]

Just curious - is there a way to measure IBU for homebrew without a lab, or is it calculated?

A lot of the Brew Calculators online will give a good approximation based on the info you enter. I used to use Brewer's Friend... dunno if its still around but it was a good system and would adjust for all hop additions and how you utilize them from length of Boil or First Wort, Dry Hopping etc...

I've never brewed with Homegrown Fresh Hops, though, so that would end up based as an approximation I suspect.

 

[ryanosaur]

I'm gaining weight with wine and gin so don't feel bad about beer. Dr said I have to cut out, "Grease." So I guess that means butter but margarine is so yucky and butter is so good for frying.

No self respecting human should ever put margarine into their body. Butter is considered a good fat unless you burn it.

 

[Beershaun]

Just curious - is there a way to measure IBU for homebrew without a lab, or is it calculated?

It's a calculated guess. You'd really need a lab. I use www.brewersfriend.com to calculate my numbers.

 

[ryanosaur]

It's a calculated guess. You'd really need a lab. I use www.brewersfriend.com to calculate my numbers.

Cool to see they are still active. Their calculator was very cool as I recall and easy to use. Lots of places to add and tweak parameters for your specific ingredients and recipe!

 

[Doodski]

No self respecting human should ever put margarine into their body. Butter is considered a good fat unless you burn it.

Butter just browns everything so nicely and has such a higher temp cooking zone. I cut my butter use from ~2 or 3 lb per month to 1 lb per month. Cheese is cheese and Ima not cutting cheese outta my diet. There has to be a point of satisfaction with tasty rich food and dieting combined. I ate a $8 hunk of camembert on the way home yesterday and I like my cheeses.

 

[Beershaun]

I think the answer is: "run farther" to offset the cheese.

 

[Doodski]

I think the answer is: "run farther" to offset the cheese.

Yessss, I know I run for buses and across busy roads. RFLMA.

 

[GD Fan]

First time having this brew. A gentle 4.8%, which is nice.

 

[Gary_G]