What would you recommend as a nice starter beer recipe for the bud light crowd. I just moved and I have great new neighbors. They just can't stomach my IPA's. I'd like to brew something for them, and I don't want to try too many recipes. Also, I don't lager. Thanks much.

Not anywhere near as bitter as a west coast. Start adding hops at 30 minutes into the boil. I have the ingredients, just haven't made it yet.

I use a carbonation stone. Get the beer down to about 35 deg F., set the pressure at target pressure + 4 psi (the stone's pressure). 24 hrs later, it's done.

I had an Odell Myrcenary for the first time Saturday night. I loved it. So, how I go about developing a test recipe? I've always used all grain kits, since they are pretty easy. Anyway, I was thinking of Amarillo, Galaxy and Citra and then staring with a base tropical IPA recipe. Any help...

Thank you. That will work!

I just kegged a amber ale, and the finish is really bad. It tastes like it's burnt. Now, I'm not the best at describing flavors, so I'm probably not giving the best description. The first part of the taste is fine, and there were no off flavors right before I pitched the yeast. The hop bill...

Hi west1m. Thanks for responding. So, not sure what I'm supposed to put through the bubbler hole. I also use an auto-siphon to transfer the liquic.

Trying to limit O2 contact when kegging. Other ideas are welcome. I do pretty big IPA's and the O2 is a nasty provblem.

How would you do a closed system transfer from a wide mouth to a keg? I'm thinking that the pressure of co2 would be the big problem, and I'm pretty sure low and slow could work...

I have my recipe ready to go. I'm only doing 2.5 gallons in case it's yucky. I'm going to put the enzyme in when I pitch the yeast. Calculations indicate 6.5 carbs per 12 oz. Not great, and much better than the 16-18 carbs in my normal IPA. Projected to land at around 6.8% ABV and 48 IBUs...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and feedback. J A, I know calories are calories, and how they are stored and used is a much more complex process. 200 calories of fat are not metabolized the same way as 200 calories of carbohydrates. It’s not just calories in calories out, it’s also...

Anyone have an idea of how to make a low carb (< 5g/12oz) Brut IPA, or any IPA for that matter. I lost 45 lbs on a keto diet, the only diet that really works for me. I've started to put back on some weight, am I'm sure it's because I like IPA's. I know I can brew session IPAs that are low...

I’m a boomerang home brewer, stopped brewing around 15 years ago, and now coming back! I had a really nice 3 kettle setup that I gave away to the local home brew club. Doing a little research, and would appreciate suggestions. I do want to simplify a little bit, the Blichmann BrewEasy looks...