https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/215636/rgv-rye is my most frequent brew. It consistently takes about 5 weeks in the bottle before it tastes good, and then it suddenly blossoms into a very well-balanced, layered delicacy. Three weeks later, it's bland and not worth drinking any...

Hi Yooper - I just noticed the locations listed in your profile. My wife is from Michigan and we're currently living in South Texas. Seems like a remarkable coincidence ... can I ask what part of South Texas?

I'm in the process of upgrading from a modified BIAB process to full AG, and I'm strongly considering just lining my (water cooler) mash tun with my nylon bag. As far as I understand, the filtering process is the same concept as BIAB, only I'm moving the wort around instead of the grain. Is...

Irish Red (AG)

Thanks for the tips! I'll keep my eyes out for those local microbreweries -- but it sounds like I'm going to have to increase my brewing frequency if I want to have a steady supply of something drinkable.

Wow, everyone talking about south Texas! I just took a job in McAllen (yeah, I know, even farther down there...) and will be moving next week. Any good breweries in the area to try? Where do I go to find great beer?