Learn about hops and a bit about Yakima

[ztirffritz]

I found this cool video about beer and hops. Thought some of you might enjoy it.

http://intheamericas.org/works/yakima/

[davemchine]

I went to the meeting last night and you weren't there. Do you go anymore?

[mrlynn]

I did enjoy it, thanks. I'm an IPA fan.

Current favorite: SmuttyNose IPA (New Hampshire). Don't know where they get their hops, though.

/Mr Lynn

[ztirffritz]

Davemachine, I haven't been to the meetings in a while. I don't really have a good way to brew. My water faucet outside froze over the winter a few years ago and leaks inside the house if I try to use it. I repaired it once for the same problem about 8 years ago and it involved removing the ceiling in my bathroom in the basement which I don't look forward to doing again. I'll have to bite the bullet someday, but not yet. Also, boiling 5 gallons of liquid on an enormous propane burner with a curious child around is dangerous.

[davemchine]

My kids were very interested in the brewing process when they were younger. They helped me measure all of the ingredients, pour it in, and stir. Their favorite part was bottling though. I have some great pics of them doing that and to this day they ask if we can make beer so they can bottle.

I can't believe all of what you went through with the damage. I don't blame you for not brewing at your house. I will extend an invitation to brew at my house any time you want though. My stand hasn't been used in three years and I'd really like to get it fired up. The way my burners work it is very safe to have kids around so bringing your son would be just fine.

Here is a picture of my brew stand for anyone who is interested. I chose a single level for the kegs to make access easier. That necessitated the two pumps you see. On the left side of the stand is a water filter that needs to be replaced. On the right hand side is a plate chiller that brings the resulting wort down to about 80 degrees without the normal cool down process. It is a pretty decent stand although some things could be better. This picture was taken at my old house.

[decay]

I'm ready to try the Mothman Black IPA
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/36015/141071/

[pdq]

I have yet to find anything that outdoes Hoptimum (Sierra Nevada), in my book. Abrasive Ale (Surly), Hop Slam, Lupulin Maximus (O'so) come close; some of the Green Flash beers are pretty good too.

[davemchine]

Some websites give enough information to make a clone but their website is pretty vague. You could check with BYO magazine as they publish a lot of clone recipe's. Find a recipe and come on over. :-)

https://www.mountaineerbrewfest.com/port...y-brewing/

6.5% A hop forward black IPA with flavors of grape fruit, mango, & peach from the use of the pacific northwest hops. The hops are balanced by German 2-row and English crystal malts. At 6.5 abv and 65 IBV’s this ale promises to satisfy any hop head.

[deckeda]

dave I would think a flavored beer would be harder to clone since there's extra stuff in it.

Over the holidays at a "brew on premises" supply shop I helped make a clone of Bell's Two Hearted Ale (Bell's actually published it) and will be interested to see how it compares to the real thing.

[davemchine]

It usually takes a few tries to get a recipe dialed in. The good news is you can drink your mistakes or share with friends.