DIS Dads Craft Beer/Homebrewing Enthusiast Thread

[AJRitz]

Originally Posted by twokids0204

That's it?

Like I said, I keep ALMOST starting. Each time, one of the other issues talks me out of it.

[IndyDisney]

Originally Posted by AJRitz

I'm watching this thread with interest. I've almost gotten into home brewing a couple of times. The hold up usually ends up being some combination of equipment costs, concern about space for brewing equipment, and concerns about bottling.

Equipment cost, to start at an extract level, is roughly $200, including a "starter kit", first beer supplies, and a 20 qt brew kettle. Space wise, you need a corner in a cool, dark, spot in your basement, about 6' x 6' for your fermenter and cases of homebrew. Bottling isn't as daunting as it looks, just a PITA and time consuming. The biggest thing is to be diligent in your cleaning and sanitation. Pick up "How to Brew" by John Palmer, The complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charles Papazian, and Homebrewing for Dummies.

The real cost comes when you step up to all grain. You can make some really good beers using extract, so no reason to hurry to all grain.

Cheers,
Indy

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by IndyDisney

Family business?? Beer or Bourbon?

Cheers,
Indy

I would love to brew my own bourbon. Having it age in the barrels - smells, tastes - but I have no idea how to even start that. Plus, I don't have a basement. Maybe I can age it in the living room.

[Rose&Crown]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

I would love to brew my own bourbon. Having it age in the barrels - smells, tastes - but I have no idea how to even start that. Plus, I don't have a basement. Maybe I can age it in the living room.

Bourbon is a distilled product. Beer would be far simpler and legal.

[Rose&Crown]

Originally Posted by IndyDisney

So for those that drive to Disney, where's the local bottle shop? I'm specifically looking for anything from Cigar City Brewing. Any thoughts??

Cheers,
Indy

Knightly Spirits, looks like the one I used to on Hiawasee has closed/moved. There is one just a few miles north it seems, do a google search and there is one just north of the kingdom, also a few off of 4.

Last time I was there, there was a Cigar City Release the next day, picked up Campeador, but they have there regular stuff too.

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by Rose&Crown

Bourbon is a distilled product. Beer would be far simpler and legal.

Hmmmmm... Is that why moonshine isn't legal?

[Cinderella's Fella]

What proof is the beer you brew?

[IndyDisney]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

I would love to brew my own bourbon. Having it age in the barrels - smells, tastes - but I have no idea how to even start that. Plus, I don't have a basement. Maybe I can age it in the living room.

Um, yeah, that's called "moonshine" and it's illegal.

[IndyDisney]

Originally Posted by Rose&Crown

Knightly Spirits, looks like the one I used to on Hiawasee has closed/moved. There is one just a few miles north it seems, do a google search and there is one just north of the kingdom, also a few off of 4.

Last time I was there, there was a Cigar City Release the next day, picked up Campeador, but they have there regular stuff too.

Sweet action - I'll google maps it. Thanks so much.

Cheers,
Indy

[IndyDisney]

Originally Posted by Cinderella's Fella

What proof is the beer you brew?

I've done a barley wine that got close to 11%. Was pretty solid.

[Rose&Crown]

Originally Posted by DH-2-mamaduck

Which is your favorite?

or

Goose island bourbon county stout

[Rose&Crown]

Originally Posted by Cinderella's Fella

What proof is the beer you brew?

It is typically limited by the type of yeast, and the health of said yeast and of course how much consumables (sugar) you supply. 10% is not too hard to achieve, but most home-brews I would guess most home-brews fall into 5-7 range, beer is not listed as proof.

[mattsdragon]

I haven't brewed in a while. We had a supply store here in Mobile, not sure if it is still open. I went one time and wasn't impressed with their selections.

I prefer midwest supplies out of St Louis. They have always done me right.

[IndyDisney]

Originally Posted by Rose&Crown

Goose island bourbon county stout

WIN!!

[dadio]

its been yrs since I brewed last...had a damn tasty raspberry Ale...very hoppy...had the bite of celebration ale and the color of cherry kool-aid! used fresh and extract.....
I was mainly a extract brewer....some grains added, but no all grain...too much work for me.....
hops? grow your own!
I love beer!