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Long overdue beer/brewing post

January 4, 2011 beercommdood

Image via Wikipedia It’s been a crazy few months. I’ve started a new job, traveled for a conference, and survived 3 major U.S. holidays. I think it’s about time I get back into this. First, a follow-up to the last 3 batches of homebrew (note: I desperately need to brew again soon). I’ve not had [...]

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Maple Honey Porter homebrew

November 8, 2010 beercommdood

Brewed: October 9, 2010 Bottled: November 1, 2010 Extract with adjuncts and malt tea OG: 1.055* FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.9%* IBU: 82* * (can’t be certain, much sampling going on during brew day) Ingredients: 2 lbs 2-row 0.75 lb Crystal 120L 0.5 lb Chocolate malt 0.25 lb Black patent 3.3 lbs Amber LME 32 oz pure [...]

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Dogfish Head’s Bitches Brew

September 4, 2010 beercommdood

Bitches Brew Style: a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root Dogfish Head ABV: 9.0% Grade: A- I was very happy to be able to try this within days of its release! Appearance: The beer pours pitch black with a thick, dark tan head. This beer looks thick [...]

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