It’s Beer Thirty FReepers! Time For The Homebrewing / Wine Making Thread #6 July 6, 2012

Free Republic | 7-6-2012 | Red_Devil 232

[Red_Devil 232]

Good afternoon/evening FReepers. Yep, it is Beer Thirty Time Once Again!

Happiness is a bubbling airlock And a Cold Homebrew!

 

Airlock

I trust y’all had a great 4th of July. This morning I bottled the Copper Ale that I brewed on June 7th. It was bottled after two weeks in the primary and two weeks plus a few days in the secondary. I am still enjoying the Honey Ale I bottled on June 20th. This ale has matured nicely over time and has a wonderful aroma and taste. The carbonation has come along nicely and develops a beautiful white long lasting head in my Mason jar mug. I need to brew up another batch of beer soon to keep my homebrews flowing because they are just so tasty and I created and enjoy them right at home!

I hope all of you and your Brews and Wines are doing well. Stop by and share what you are brewing or let us know what your favorite brew, wine or spirit is.

[WorkingClassFilth]

This here is what you want, mate: http://www.store.homebrew4less.com/images/CB5820.jpg

[WorkingClassFilth]

The problem with Grolsch is that they now bottle in 15.2 oz. bottles. The dirty rotten swine switched from the traditional pint bottles a few years back to make a few more cents on each four pack. A better way is to buy 16 oz. swing-tops and take the hit on the cost. It'll pay you back in extra sips in years to come without having to crack another beer (too many). I find two pints is ideal. Of course, I'm getting to be an old fart and drinking isn't a hobby - just a moderate pleasure before dinner.

[wastoute]

Has anyone ever tried bottling in the two liter soda pop bottles? They re-seal tightly.