It really depends on how much oxygen you can keep out of the bottle. The well-over-a-year-old dipa we opened last night had plenty of carbonation left in it. The hops had definitely faded, however, but the same thing would have happened to one carbonated in a bottle.
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It really depends on how much oxygen you can keep out of the bottle. The well-over-a-year-old dipa we opened last night had plenty of carbonation left in it. The hops had definitely faded, however, but the same thing would have happened to one carbonated in a bottle.
There have been some yeast strains that have been released from Norwegian strains (Voss Kviek, et al.) that actually perform better at higher temps. I had a batch made with the Omega Hothead yeast and fermented it at around 85 degrees and it finished with no off flavors, at all. They claim it will handle up to 95, I think.
As far as only doing ales because of the temperatures, the guys over at Brulosophy have run some experiments on warm-fermented lagers that have turned up some surprising -- and positive -- results. If you get a chance, you should look them up.
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Agree ipas are on a time line but I bet a stout would hold up..the year old one was still drinkable?
It was definitely still drinkable, but that was at 4am or so after being out drinking all day long. I suppose there's not much I wouldn't have drank right then. Everyone else, most of whom had had the beer on a few occassions, said it was still very good and didn't notice any lack of carbonation. The only downside to kegging is cleaning the kegs, which beats washing bottles any day. Having a beer ready to drink the same day you rack it off the fermenter is a game changer.
ScottR
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Thanks for the info. I bet beer brewing has changed a lot since I last did it. I need to get back in the game.
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You're in Hong Kong?
ScottR
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Yes I am.
Dmsick
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I'm a brewer too. I just started last winter. I brew all grain, 5 gallon batches, bottle some and keg some. I had a friend many years ago who brewed his own beer and it was the best I beer I ever tasted. It just took me this long to start myself. Have a peach ale in the fermenter right now. Hoping to bottle/keg this weekend.
I have a robobrew which makes things super easy. I started doing it on my stove top but the robobrew is so much nicer.
I have a robobrew which makes things super easy. I started doing it on my stove top but the robobrew is so much nicer.
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Love the robobrew was going to buy one they were on sale at Northern but I already had so much other equipment I just spend the money on beer equipment when you already have some
ScottR
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I have surfed here. But it’s not great. Not many sets and very few beaches with waves. I grew up in Hawaii and the surf there is great. Never surfed the monster waves there too much. A few times but man they are powerful. Funny story. In Hawaii, I’d finish work around 1am. Go home and brew my beer. Then go surf before the sun came up. Go home and have some drinks with my friends and crash at noon. Those were the days.
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How is the peach introduced into the ale on the second ferment? In the boil? Or is it a specialty grain that gives it that sort of flavor?
Dmsick
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I added 5 lbs of peach puree after fermentation started to die down so basically on day 3. Interesting enough though, the beer already smelled "peachy" before I added the peaches due to the combination of hops and yeast. I used cascade and citra in the boil and am dry hopping with amarillo. The yeast was Wyeast 1332 Northwest ale. The recipe came from Beersmith and is called summer peach ale. I got the inspiration to search for a recipe from a beer I had called Eat A Peach by Heavy Riff Brewing. Hope it tastes as good as it smells!
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Grape_City_Reefer
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Anyone e have recommendations for brewing forums?
Coastie Reefer
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Love a good IPA or APA and finding a decent one around my area isn't always that easy.
Always wanted to give it a try... just don't know much about it or where to even start.
Always wanted to give it a try... just don't know much about it or where to even start.
Dmsick
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Honestly it’s really easy and the gear doesn’t have to be expensive. There are a bunch of helpful YouTube channels. Northern Brewer has guides on their website that are really good. Homebrewtalk.com is a forum with good info. Brewersfriend is also a good resource. I started brewing kits and have now started to search out recipes and buy the grains individually. If you have access to a local homebrew store they will likely be a great resource.
Billldg
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Ok, I don't believe anyone of you brew your own beer until you send it to MY house to be tested, LOL!!! ;Hilarious
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Sorry it can't cross state lines LOL
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