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by napsternova
Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Basic Recipes
Topic: Hellfire Brew and Bottle Labels
Replies: 6
Views: 7576

Hellfire Brew and Bottle Labels

Here I have the Hellfire red brewing and what pops into my head? Bottle labels of course. I used an Alice Cooper image for the photo. In the background is an American Ale that I just finished bottling. http://highabovedesign.com/beer/beer1.jpg http://highabovedesign.com/beer/beer2.jpg http://highabo...
by napsternova
Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: BrewDemon Recipes
Topic: Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider Recipe
Replies: 7
Views: 6192

Re: Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider Recipe

that sounds like a good idea. This one was a bit too basic I think and lacked the real fruit flavor.
by napsternova
Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: BrewDemon Recipes
Topic: Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider Recipe
Replies: 7
Views: 6192

Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider Recipe

Well I brewed this batch mainly for my wife. She says it's good, I don't like it but I can't pinpoint why exactly. I suppose I was expecting something a bit more sweet. It packs a punch and smells good. It isn't so bad where I would flush it. I would like to try another cider and see if maybe it was...
by napsternova
Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: specific gravity vs alcohol %
Replies: 16
Views: 1422

specific gravity vs alcohol %

I'm just wondering what the difference is between testing for alcohol content and specific gravity? Am I wrong in thinking that if my batch tests appropriate for alcohol content that it's ready to bottle?
by napsternova
Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: BrewDemon Recipes
Topic: Is it Turbo Yeast
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Is it Turbo Yeast

I was wondering if the yeast that ships with the Brew Demon brew kits is some sort of turbo yeast? I'm brewing the Hellfire Deep Red Ale and the fermentation stopped at two days. This was also the case with the Evil Pilsner. I also made a Passion Fruit Hard Apple Cider and it was bubbling for 2+ wee...
by napsternova
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: First Batch Success!
Replies: 19
Views: 2295

Re: First Batch Success!

The Evil Pilsner is a fantastic brew. There are a lot of comments telling me to keep brewing. Well, I actually just bottled a batch of Passion Fruit Hard Apple cider. I tested the specific gravity and alcohol content and let my wife drink the sample. She loves it! I actually made this batch for her ...
by napsternova
Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: First Batch Success!
Replies: 19
Views: 2295

First Batch Success!

I have to say....this beer is really good. :fedora:

I used the Brew Demon Evil Pilsner
I let ferment for three weeks and let it carbonate for one week.

Tastes good to me.

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by napsternova
Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: Red Devil Apple Wheat yeast
Replies: 1
Views: 304

Red Devil Apple Wheat yeast

i was wondering if i accidentally received an extra packet of yeast. My Brew Demon Red Devil Apple Wheat came with one packet of yeast under the cap of the Wheat Ale and then a second packet by itself. Each packet is 3g of yeast totaling 6g of yeast. I only use one packet right, or do I use all 6g? ...
by napsternova
Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: How long does it keep
Replies: 6
Views: 537

How long does it keep

Just out of curiosity, how long will beer last if refrigerated in the plastic BrewDemon bottles? I was discussing it with a friend and he says the brew will only be good for a couple weeks. I am in the process of making the Evil Pilsner and am going to start a new batch right after I bottle it. I am...
by napsternova
Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: Short fermentation time
Replies: 6
Views: 539

Short fermentation time

This is my first go at brewing and I'm wanting to know if this sounds right. I have the 2 gallon kit with the bubbler upgrade and One Evil Pilsner mix. I'v noticed that after three days the bubbling has completely stopped. It was pretty active the first few days and hasn't bubbled in the last two. T...
by napsternova
Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Beginner Brewing
Topic: Specific Gravity
Replies: 1
Views: 321

Specific Gravity

OK, I've been trying to find out where the recommended specific gravity reading is located for my particular brew (One Evil Pilsner). I bought a hydrometer and the instructions say "Check your specific beer-making instructions to find out exactly what scale to use and what readings to look for....
by napsternova
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:06 pm
Forum: Assimilation
Topic: New guy on board
Replies: 11
Views: 903

New guy on board

Hello all, I am a complete newcomer to home brewing. My first batch is fermenting right now and I can't wait to taste it. I live outside of Chicago where there isn't a shortage of micro breweries so I figured I would give it a shot. I'm already looking at making another batch. This one I want to tas...