(Except for you Alabama goobers where it is still illegal)
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I got started about a year ago. I Have really enjoyed it. Even branched out a couple of months ago, at my wifes request) and and made my first wine. We're going to do another fresh fruit (blackberry) wine in a couple months when it is available locally.
I think I am up to about 30 gallons of beer and 5 gals of wine in a year. Its amazing hoe brew/fermentation knowledge bleeds over into cooking(another hobby of mine)
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I stepped up my game today on a killer craigslist deal. I picked up a GE 12cubic foot chest freezer for 20 bucks! The guy (stoner/hipster type) said it just wasn't cooling "as good as it used to" and already bought another. 20 dollar gamble I figured. I picked it up, brought it home, cleaned it up a little, and its working fine for me.
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I didn't really care if it worked well (although I did need it to cool somewhat) because I plan on using it as a fermentation chamber. I just need it to cool to around 70 degrees or a little colder (achieved using a Johnson controller)to make a lager. However since it seems to work perfectly I will use it for cold crashing brews, freeze concentration, temperature controlled bulk storage and a bunch of brew related other stuff. Maybe even cure and dry age meat!
I can ferment and or age 20 gallons at a time now...I think this hobby is spiraling out of control. :)
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...anybody want a beer? I'm going to have a bunch soon :)
...yea I like Pictures
Active fermentation(Hefeweizen) Wheat beer
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First bottled wine
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My best friend and turkey hunting partner passed away two years ago........ I was at his house tonight getting a haircut from his daughter when his wife offers me my buddies last 12 pack of home brew that he made!!!!! Bama I was in heaven as it was my buddies home recipie red ale that we brewed every year together. I drank on tonight and now I plan on taking my best friend with me on all of my turkey hunting adventures this year. Good friends.....good times hunting and a good home brew ..... I really miss him.....best part is I know that David will be with me this year not only in my mind but in spirit
Never made beer, but I make wine though. I haven't made any in a while, but I'm going to be starting up again soon. I like to make mine in a once used Jack Daniels barrel. It gives it that little whiskey hint. It's a lot of work, but ain't nothing like some good ol home brew.
That's cool!!