You need to check out this page which is full of home brewer's setup they have at home. Some of them are pretty interesting and have given me some great ideas for a new setup.

http://www.brewzilla.nl/?brewhalla

Ok so next up on the brewer's table in Nevaeh Poh 1.2 It will soon get an an upgrade as I will be going completely all grain. This one might take some tweaking as I have to figure out how to take a 5 gallon part grain/part extract and turn in into all grain 16 gallon batch. Only time will tell...but let me tell you this...hops...yes hops...will dominate this brew and your tastebuds!!!!! (evil laugh)ha ha ha ha ha!

oooohhhh....this was a special treat. Ommegang Brewing's Witte! This 5.1% abv brew was right one with a true Belgian Wit! This brew had an orange/lemon taste/aroma to it that just caught my taste buds by surprise. Not too hazy like most wits....Kinda reminds me of Allagash White with more citrus taste to it. Tart...nice bitterness...a little sour. Hmmm....I would say this one kicked Hoegaarden in the ass and said "what's up bitch?" Honey taste is kicking in....this is kinda unique.....medium bodied.....definitely likin this one. Go Beligium! (lol) 4 out of 5 fo this style!

Ahh...an English ale.....Theakston's Old Peculiar! This amber beer is definitely on the sweet side. Kind similar to New Castle in body and bitterness (not IPA bitterness). It had a malty nose to it...good lacing (not that I really care) and a sweet aftertaste. Kinda grassy taste....typical of your Euro amber. Medium body. Not really impressed....3 out of 5.

Ok so tonight I got to try 3 beers I have not had before...starting with the Stone 13th Anniversary thanks to a good customer of mine! This 9.5% abv brew was awesome!!! You could hardly taste the alcohol in this one which really surprised me. It was definitely on the sweet side for this style (strong ale). Medium body, dark colored. A little piney taste...more citrus and malty I think. Kinda hoppy for such a beer....not like an IPA though. Caramel taste....hmm...definitely. Different. Agressive....yet kinda reminds me of Arrogant Bastard....4 out of 5 fo sho!

Ok so finally the Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout. Ok so maybe I got spoiled by the last one cuz I was kinda dissappointed....but this one was a little too much on the sweet side. It had nice roasted malt flavors/aroma but for some reason I just wasn't feeling this one. I would say if you like Oatmeal Stouts to definitely give this one a try because it is very drinkable. This 4.95% abv stout is the session beer of stouts. It has a good body and good flavor to it! (but compared to the Breakfast Stout....um......yea.......maybe not lol) 3 out of 5!

My wife actually gave it a try! I was surprised, but so was she after my reaction with this brew! She kinda liked it! (not bad for a Miller Lite drinker! lol)

OMFG!!!!!!! This stout is from Founder's Brewing Co. Let me just say HOLY SHIT!!!!! This has to be one of the best Stouts I have ever had. The name "Breakfast Stout" is true to it's name. It has everything one is looking for in starting their morning (or evening) out! This 8.3% abv. brew has a great coffee, chocolate taste/aroma! Alcohol is well hidden in this one. Semi-sweet! Goes down so smooth. Great carbonation! Full bodied, roasted malts, thick (not like Guinness Draught), but ooohhh mannn this one hit the spot! I could actually drink this every day during the winter months! If anyone wants to brew a stout...style it after this one! I must say this is definitely a must try!!! I honestly can't say enough about this brew.....wow! I give this stout a 6 out of 5! (Very F'n impressed!)

Next up was the Rogue Juniper Pale Ale. This 5.2% abv American Pale Ale was a pretty decent brew. More of a session brew in my opinion as it had some nice hoppiness to it, but one you could drink quite a few and not fall off of your bar stool! It had some citrusy aroma/taste, little piney (not much) and had great clarity! This was a little lighter colored than most pale ales and the ibu's were probably a little lower than most pale ales, but deliciously fruity none the less. Not sure what a Juniper berry tastes like, but again it had a fruity taste to it. I give this one a 3 out of 5!

Ok so last night I got to try some new beers we haven't yet had at the store. First up was the Founder's Harvest Ale! At 75 Ibu's this one was blistering on the tongue full of hops...it was almost like whole hops were sitting in this beer! Full of hop bitterness, this 6.5% abv brew was excellent! Good carbonation, good hoppy/piney aroma. Bitter aftertaste....mmmmm. This had a little fruitiness to it but man was this a tasty hoppy brew! If you want to test your taste buds to the hoppiness max give this one a try. 5 out of 5!

ha ha just for shits and giggles I got a sampe of the Bud Light Golden Wheat. I figured why not since I'm about ready for bed. Well let me tell you that first off I applaud the attempt...but to pair Bud Light with wheat....doesn't make sense...why not just make a wheat and call it it's own name (they might sell more!) Well anyway this light beer has a little less carbonation than Bud Light itself, yet it's almost as if I'm drinking a carbonated Tropicana O.J. with alcohol. Not very impressed. Definitely a strong presence of oranges in this one...not so much any spice. Alcohol is around 4% abv which is normal but damn...bud light? I know I try not to down it because it is bud light but come on! Might as well have a bud light lime if I don't feel like bud light orange! ha ha! 1.5 out of 5. :(

This was a homebrew that another customer gave me. I guess his son(in-law?) is a homebrewer. This porter was pretty decent. Nice mouthfeel, little on the sweet side. Notes of coffee, very light bodied though. Decent enough for a session though the carbonation might be a little too much for this style. 2 out of 5.

oooh...I really enjoyed this one!!! Perfect night for it as well considering the temp. This had a nice malty aroma/taste! Dry, robust character....medium body. Almost black in color! Hints of coffee/caramel/butterscotch notes. Awesome brew. Kinda mellow...semi-sweet. 4 out of 5...definitely a MBA (must brew again!)

Next up was an amber colored brew. Faint malt aroma, light-medium body. Higher abv than the previous one. Semi-dry aftertaste. Good carbonation, good malt character. Amber ale maybe? 3 out of 5!

Ok so tonight I finally got to enjoy some quality homebrews from Tom. First up was a gold color brew. Strong citrus aroma, good carbonation. Light body, smooth, sour aftertaste. Hints of coriander, orange peel, sweet on the palate. Hmm...if I had to pinpoint a style I would probably say a Saison? Decent brew....3 out of 5!

I can't seem to find the picture of the 90 minute "Randallized" but let me tell you this...Holy Hoppy! This one tasted completely different from the 90 minute. I would say is spent a good 1/2 hour soaking in the cascade hops inside the Randall before exiting into a pitch which then entered my glass which then entered my mouth for me to enjoy! This thing was BITTER!!! I would say it is safe to assume the alcohol content is still the 9% abv that the 90 normally is but holy crap was this bitter, hoppy, smoother, much more enjoyable! I can see where it could be over-the-top to some hop heads but I enjoyed it very much! 5 out of 5 and a 10 out of 5 for creativity!

ha ha now that's just funny!
The one and only "Randall" (btw...that is the 90 minute IPA hook up to it and it is filled with cascade hops)!

Dogfish black and tan (Chicory Stout/Pale Ale)...yummy...you get the best of both worlds here!

ooooooohhhhh.....75 MINUTE IPA!!!! This one was definitely in between the 60 and 90 as far as almost everything goes with those two. It has the color of 90, yet the hoppiness of it is in between. Awesome...for those that can't decide to go 60 or go 90....go 75!!! ha ha 5 out of 5!

Shelter Pale Ale was the first order of business! First off this 5% abv pale ale is one of their flagship beers. This delicious copper color pale ale has a nice floral aroma with a medium body to it. Taste is light and citrusy with hints of pine...more on the citrus side though. Nice bitterness too it with a little lingering aftertaste (not much compared to the 60 & 90 min). All in all a great starter for someone will to get hoppy! 4 out of 5!

well it's about time....

The bar!

The front door!

Of course while we are down in Ocean City, MD we had to take a short road trip 25 min north to Dogfish Head Brewing Co.

Next up was this lil bugger! HOP-OCALYPSE! This brew from Clay Pipe Brewing Co. out of Frederick, MD was awesome. Full of hop flavor/aroma! Definitely pack with hops! Had more of a piney taste/aroma with a lot of bitterness to it. This amber colored IPA was around 6% abv and had a terrific mouthfeel. All in all this one gets a 3 out of 5!

Ok so sorry it has been so long since I have posted, I have been pretty busy of late. Anyway here goes so shit from the past month or so. Down at the beach I had a chance to re-introduce myself to the Pyramid Brewing Company's Apricot Wheat (changed to "Audacious Apricot Ale"). This 5.1% golden colored Fruit Ale was delicious! Best Apricot beer I have had to date. Light bodied, fruity aroma, sweet tasting. Obviously the apricot taste/aroma is very much present. Went down very good (great summer session). All in all for a fruit ale I would definitely have to give this one a 4 out of 5! If you don't like apricots...well that's just too bad cuz you are missing out!