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[kevinpo]

I hope I get a chance to sample one of your brews someday!

If that was directed at me LC I would love to share. Come on over

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[kevinpo]

Here's a little device beer lovers might find handy for camping. I bought a cooler that holds 2 one gallon growlers. It uses food grade CO2 O.D. threaded cartridges. I bought a 40 pack with free shipping for $40. A cartridge will last for a couple of gallons. Tip, when you get down to the last couple of glasses remove the tap and pour them (it saves CO2). Tastes just like fresh draft!


Cheers,
Kevin

 

[Zymurgist]

I had no idea this thread would be so popular. Enjoyed hearing from fellow home brewers and those who appreciate craft beer.

 

[Knightclimber]

Where did you get that Kevin?

 

[kevinpo]

Where did you get that Kevin?

It was given to me by my daughter in-law a few years ago. I believe she bought it on Amazon.

Regards,
Kevin

 

[kevinpo]

Brewed IPA Batch #16 a couple of weeks ago (this thread got me inspired ) and took a few pictures of the process. I have a batch of Pale Ale in the fermentor that I brewed Sat.
This is the 1/2 gallon starter I make three days before brewing. I use one smack/pack. I use some of the brew water to make it.

Brew day:

Recipe:

Kettle:

Checking OG:


Cheers,
Kevin

 

[kevinpo]

Here it is on tap. Should be ready by Thanksgiving. I will quality check it Wed night just to be sure I make a magnetic tag that I place above the taps that have specific information about the brew for those craft beer connoisseurs that want to know. If you double click on the image it should blow up enough to read.


Cheers,
Kevin
PS: If anyone is interested in sharing recipes let me know.

 

[Knightclimber]

Very cool! Is that tap mounted to the side of your camper?

 

[kevinpo]

Very cool! Is that tap mounted to the side of your camper?

Not at this time as there is not enough room. It will be one of the first mods when I get my Momentum though

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[rfinley]

I guess I have been bitten by the bug big time..... Picture of my first batch in my "not totally complete" new home brewery. Should have been around 15 gallons, got 13 gallons. Not bad for the first batch in the 20 gal system !!!!

 

[kevinpo]

Well even though it's 25F out and had to clear some snow (I got tired of waiting for it to melt ) I'm brewing my first batch of Blue Moon. I had been searching/trying to formulate a recipe for the last 4 years or so. Last Sat. I spent a few hours and finally found a brewer that was working at the original brewery in 1995 that made Blue Moon. I used his basic recipe with some slight mods. If anyone is interested I can post the recipe. This beer is for the DW (I'm an IPA guy ).

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[Houndbb]

If anyone is interested I can post the recipe. This beer is for the DW (I'm an IPA guy ).

Cheers,
Kevin

Hi Kevin,
Bruce brews and prefers the IPAs and hoppier ales as well. I prefer the wheats. I’d love for him to try your recipe! He’ll make a wheat recipe and add lemon verbena that I grow for him (for gardeners out there, lemon verbena smells like lemon drops while lemon balm smells like furniture polish and lemon thyme can be a bit “medicinal” smelling). He has a couple of beer boxes with cartridges. My fave is Le Chouffe, poured in the appropriate vessel (snifter-like). Omegang is not too far from us, but this year we’re off to NH to visit Throwback and Smuttynose.
(Oh, and Ithaca is right in our backyard-it’s really expanded in recent years!)
N

 

[kevinpo]

Hi Nancy,
The Blue Moon clone came out a bit high on the ABV (see current keg card) so I've adjusted the recipe (basically added more water).

View attachment Brewing card.pdf



Cheers,
Kevin

 

[Houndbb]

Hi Nancy,
The Blue Moon clone came out a bit high on the ABV (see current keg card) so I've adjusted the recipe (basically added more water).

View attachment 19586



View attachment 19587

Cheers,
Kevin

Thanks, Kevin!
He’s never done a Blue Moon clone before. I printed it out for him.
N