Lawrence Brewers Guild

I'll take it unless Andy realy wants it. I have nothing better to do but play on my forums during the day anyhow.

John

Yeah, that was a bit too tasty. I was planning on leaving early from the last meeting since I had to get up @ 6am on Friday and drive to Boulder, but the shiny keg of Elf goodness kept me there a little later than usual. Good stuff Jeff.

Cheers

John

Cooler is probably better than warmer, but refrigeration isn't necessary. If it is Dry malt extract (DME) keep it somewhere with lower moisture. If you plan to make the kit in the near future, none of this realy matters that much.

John

What do you think of a "how to" section being created? Only the moderator could post in this section. That way we can be sure it is good info. If someone wishes to write a "how to" we can put it in there after reviewing it to ensure accurate info is given. examples: -Pressure can...

Second. All in favor?

John

I can not speak for everybody, but I for one am much more comfortable in a forum atmosphere than a list. I find that a forum is easier to navigate, and much easier to find what I am looking for. Especially if I am looking for an old discussion thread. In my opinion a forum allows for better organiza...

Please do post the recipe or PM to me. Rob did a pretty cool presentation on pressure canning wort for starters. I have been keeping an eye out in the paper for presure canners, and will go searching through the garage sales this spring to find one. This is a realy cool way to keep starter wort for ...

From Jayni's Kitchen. Recipe by Paula Pepin Pork Tenderloin with Pilsner Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients: Spice Rub * 1 teaspoon cumin, coarsely ground * 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Ingredients: Pilsner Chimichurri Sauce * 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf pars...

From Jayni's Kitchen. Recipe by Paula Pepin Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Ale Ingredients * 3 to 4 pounds sweet potatoes, or other variety of potatoes * 1 sweet onion, chopped * 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped * 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped * salt & black pepper, to taste * 1/2 cu...

From Jayni's Kitchen. Recipe by Paula Pepin Chocolate-Porter Cake with Chocolate-Porter Frosting Ingredients * vegetable oil * 2 to 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (to dust cake pans) * 1 cup butter, softened * 1 cup Porter beer (or Stout) * scant 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder * 2 cups sifted unbleached flou...

This recipe is from a Jayni's Kitchen episode. I haven't personaly tried it, but have considered making it. If you do try it, let me know how it turns out. John Spent Grain Bread Ingredients * 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast * 1/2 cup warm water * 4 cups bread flour * 1 cup wheat flour * 2 cups spent grain*, ...

My name is John Monaghan, and I have been brewing for about 4 years now. Up until recently, I have been strictly a mead maker, but after brewing a few braggots (malt and honey) I decided to go ahead and join the guild and start brewing up some beer. Mead is still where my obsession lies, and I am al...