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by dbüscher
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: July 2014 Tasting: English Ales, Feck Yeah!
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July 2014 Tasting: English Ales, Feck Yeah!

In honour of the Fourth and 'Merica we’re tasting English Ales in July! So while 'Mericans take a day to reflect on the awesomeness of war and imperialism and drinking light 'Merican lagers and blowing shit up da derp dee derpity dum, I’d like to use this tasting to remember the roots of much of the...
by dbüscher
Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did anyone pick up a stainless growler marked "Roggenbier"?
Replies: 1
Views: 5785

Re: Did anyone pick up a stainless growler marked "Roggenbie

We completely forgot this at last night's (June 12) meeting. So sorry for anyone's trouble, but if someone picked it up, please message me. Hopefully you enjoyed the beer. Thanks! Charlie cfehl@ku.edu Bowe and Christen have it. I believe it is currently in Independence, MO, but I'm sure they could ...
by dbüscher
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: June 2014 Tasting: Chile Beers
Replies: 0
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June 2014 Tasting: Chile Beers

Chile Beer Chile beers can be an interesting subset of beers essentially boiled or “dry peppered” with jalapeños, seranos, habaneras, etc. Chile beers typically fall into BJCP category 21, Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer even though chiles are technically a fruit. It really depends on what part of the fru...
by dbüscher
Tue May 06, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 2014 Tasting: Pale Lager
Replies: 1
Views: 5925

May 2014 Tasting: Pale Lager

Pale Light American Lager This month's tasting is by request. We had some interest in the 2014 Tastings Discussion thread for some lagers, specifically Pilsners and Maibocks (for May), so I lumped them into one category: Pale Lagers. I plan to give this tasting myself, unless Trogdor decides to BURN...
by dbüscher
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: April 2014 Tasting: Belgian IPA
Replies: 2
Views: 6969

April 2014 Tasting: Belgian IPA

Belgian IPA Keeping with my philosophy of having balanced tastings, we have alternated hop- and malt-forward beers each month so far this year, and April is no exception. We all know how this style probably originated: some homebrewer took a classic Belgian ale like a Witbier or Tripel and said, “we...
by dbüscher
Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March 2014 Tasting: Irish and Scottish Ale
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March 2014 Tasting: Irish and Scottish Ale

When St. Patty's Day rolls around I start craving Irish ales and so now you must too. Ha, captive audience! We're actually going to explore the whole Scottish/Irish/Scotch/Green Dyed Bud Light BJCP category (someone should bring some actual Irish Whiskey and Scotch too, for good measure). This promi...
by dbüscher
Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Carboys and Sankey's 4 Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 24244

Re: Carboys and Sankey's 4 Sale

Damn. Late to the game, would've liked one of those 6.5 carboys.

I'll go ahead and reserve a 6-gallon one.

Thanks Andy!
by dbüscher
Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January 2014 Tasting: Smoked Beers
Replies: 1
Views: 5270

January 2014 Tasting: Smoked Beers

Smoked Beers If you base your opinion of smoked beers on the unpleasantly intense ash-tray aroma of Rogue’s Voodoo Doughnut Maple Bacon Ale or the unpalatable band-aid flavor of an improperly stored imported Rauchbier that is past its prime, then you probably cringed when you saw this tasting. Relax...
by dbüscher
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Brewing Recipes
Topic: Ode to Pumpking (not a clone)
Replies: 1
Views: 10487

Ode to Pumpking (not a clone)

I have had a couple of requests for my Pumpkin Ale recipe, so I thought it'd be easiest to just post it here... Duane’s Ode to Pumpking (not a clone) OG: 1.065 - 1.068 FG: 1.014 – 1.016 IBU: Approx 29 Color: 13 SRM Mash Temp: 152 – 156 (see Recipe Note #1 below) Boil: 60 - 90 min (see Recipe Note #5...
by dbüscher
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Grain Swaps
Replies: 56
Views: 130371

Re: Grain Swaps

English Maris Otter. I underestimated the amount I had on hand for the rest of the year, so I skipped the last grain buy. Now I am basically out of my favorite base malt. Does anyone have any amount I could buy or swap? I'll take 10lbs, 20lbs, hell I'll take a whole 50lb sack. I have some American 2...
by dbüscher
Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: October 2013 Tasting: Black Beers
Replies: 0
Views: 4891

October 2013 Tasting: Black Beers

Black beers, you say?? Get ready for some Guinness Black Lager! I keed, I keed. Actually, that is probably a very well-brewed beer and a fitting illustration of what this tasting is all about: turning traditionally lighter colored ales and lagers black. Malting techniques for dark and roasted malts ...
by dbüscher
Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: BYO subscription 1 Year 1/2 price
Replies: 2
Views: 6323

Re: BYO subscription 1 Year 1/2 price

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by dbüscher
Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: September 2013 Tasting: Bockbier
Replies: 0
Views: 4597

September 2013 Tasting: Bockbier

Happy Oktoberfest! I decided to commemorate the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany with my favorite German bier style: the big, malty, sweet, and über drinkable Bockbier. My goal is to hit on the different variations of these strong German lagers: Bock, Doppelbock, Eisbock, Maibock, H...
by dbüscher
Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: August 2013 Tasting: Imperial IPA
Replies: 3
Views: 8742

August 2013 Tasting: Imperial IPA

8/14/13 IIPA. Love it or hate it. If you love it, a good IIPA is like crack to any homebrewer, as evidenced by the Godfather of all IIPAs, Pliny the Elder by Russian River being 5 years running Zymurgy beer of the year as voted on by AHA members. Kind of like wine to homebrewers, makes us use all so...
by dbüscher
Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: June 2013 Tasting: Belgian Blond & Water Adjustments
Replies: 1
Views: 5608

June 2013 Tasting: Belgian Blond & Water Adjustments

Style: Belgian Blond Ale Technique: Making water adjustments in Lawrence and KCMO Date: June 13, 2013 The June 2013 tasting is two-fold, we will be trying some “classic” examples of Belgian Blond Ales while scratching the surface of making adjustments to your brewing water. In Brew Like a Monk, Stan...