I know this isn't the correct place for this - so I appoligize ahead of time  but I don't have another way to try to get info so this will be a 1 time shot...
I got a call from Tommy Keegan. he's got hops growing at Keegan Ales that are ready to pick. (Who knows what variety). Anyone interested in getting together to...
Recently the White House has released the recipe for the White House Honey Ale, which is an extract. I put it into Beersmith and tried using the conversion to...
Hi Hilon, without recipe specifics this is my guess. If the extract recipe was less than a full boil, or a shorter boil, then the hop utilization rate would...
Lyn is right. If less than a full boil then the SG of the boiling wort is much higher which would lower the hop utilization requiring more hops. Just check the...
Thanks for all the info.. I looked closer and you're right. Even though the amount of hops is less, the %IBU is the same. I think I might brew this recipe...
I have a complete water report for Town/City of Poughkeepsie water dated September 4, 2012. It is much more detailed than the report that is mailed out to...
Yes, Learn to Home Brew day is the first Saturday in November. We will be at Party Creations starting at 10:00am. I have not been able to attend meetings...
I am still in possession of the Club Library. To date 2 books have been borrowed and I really need to see if someone else can take possession because my...
Another reminder since I missed the meeting. Learn to Home Brew day will be again 1st Sat in November (the 3rd) at Party Creations. The usual fare bring a dish...
I just heard from Gloria that she will have to close up the shop promptly at 400pm on Nov 3rd. If you are brewing that day, please plan accordingly so you are...
Hi Everyone, I signed up for the Yahoo group, so I see the group mailings, but I haven't actually joined the Hudson Valley Hombrewers (in whatever formal way...
Alan,  FOR SURE you will be welcome at our "Learn to Home Brew Day". Please come.  We encourage you to brew with us as a group event. We will be...
Alan, Look for me when you get there I'll show you around and introduce you to the gang. Are you planning to brew that day or just watch others? If you are...
Thanks Craig and Phil, I wasn't planning to brew, as my cobbled together 'kit' isn't all that travel-friendly. But I'll see if I can get it together and will...
Please note that Party Creations has been able to let us use some of the hard to transport equipment (such as pots and stoves). So bring what you can and we...
Sorry about late notice, just found out, Hudson Valley Brewfest November 3rd from 1:00PM to 6:00PM at the Mid Hudson Civic Center. Looking for Judges &...
Anyone entering the brewfest 2012!home brew competition, Mistucky creek HomeBrew supply has now become another drop off point for your entries. They are...
All, Here is some information on the Hudson Valley Brewfest homebrew competition judging.. Where: Mid Hudson Civic Center, we will meet at the ticket booth in...
Craig, Phil and everyone else, I'm sorry I did not appear at Party Creations this weekend. I hope your event went well and you had good attendance in spite of...
Ok looking for input - Situtation: High Starting Gravity 1.087 ,  safeale - 05 yeast (recently bought) direct pitch into wort at 63-65 degrees. Sat...
If this is from an extract batch, then fermentation is done. Extract is 1/4 non-fermentable. Did you rack into a secondary? Big batches need time to settle...
You are pretty close to 75% apparent attenuation which is in the ballpark. If you used extract id say its done. leaving it for another week wont hurt. 1...
