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MrAtom · March 5th, 2016, 09:58 PM

It tastes like farts and that one gross flavor that all cheap lite beers have. But I got a good buzz off of it.

By the by, it's not unlawful for me, a 19 year old, to drink in a private location (like my home). Or to make it. So don't scold me. I drink responsibly

Abu_Mishary · March 10th, 2016, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

By the by, it's not unlawful for me, a 19 year old, to drink in a private location (like my home). Or to make it. So don't scold me. I drink responsibly

Is it against the law to drink even if you are above 18? What's the legal age for drinking outside your home? (sorry, but I do not drink, so I do not know it).

MrAtom · March 10th, 2016, 07:12 PM

In the US you can't buy alcohol, have alcohol purchased for you under the age of 21. Most other countries, it's 18. There are state-by-state laws based on what criteria someone under 21 can drink. In some states, you need to be supervised by a parent or spouse.

MrAtom · November 28th, 2016, 05:13 AM

I got a question for a few more-experienced fellers.

I've gotten more into the hobby, bought some proper airlocks and have made a few batches of rum (Bacardi can **** off. THIS is where it's at!)

I've found that if you swish the container around as it's fermenting and burp it periodically, it ferments quicker. My guess is that it removes CO2 and aerates the container, which is more favorable to the yeast. However, it causes the brew to taste a lot worse. Why is this?

allanoue · November 28th, 2016, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

I got a question for a few more-experienced fellers.

I've gotten more into the hobby, bought some proper airlocks and have made a few batches of rum (Bacardi can **** off. THIS is where it's at!)

I've found that if you swish the container around as it's fermenting and burp it periodically, it ferments quicker. My guess is that it removes CO2 and aerates the container, which is more favorable to the yeast. However, it causes the brew to taste a lot worse. Why is this?

Your letting air in and so wild yeast is getting in.
Stop swishing and, make sure everything that comes into contact with your wort is sterilized, and your vapor locks are sealed.

Triple Jim · November 28th, 2016, 08:20 AM

Also, oxygen is beneficial only at the start of fermentation, when yeast needs it to multiply. When the oxygen runs out, the yeast concentrates on making alcohol instead. So reintroducing oxygen could get the yeast back into turning sugar into more yeast, rather than alcohol.

Worse than that, some bacteria, including the one that turns beer into vinegar, need oxygen. Adding oxygen during the fermentation invites that bacteria, which is always around in small numbers, to multiply. Enough of that and your beer starts smelling and tasting like it has vinegar in it.

Another possible result of oxygen contamination is oxidation of some of the components of the beer, resulting in the taste of cardboard, or possibly sherry, which to me tastes like cardboard.

Whiskey · November 28th, 2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

In the US you can't buy alcohol, have alcohol purchased for you under the age of 21. Most other countries, it's 18. There are state-by-state laws based on what criteria someone under 21 can drink. In some states, you need to be supervised by a parent or spouse.

There's something not quite right with the logic behind that

verboten1 · November 28th, 2016, 09:19 PM

Once fermenting, leave it alone. Homebrewtalk.com
Or google, quit trying to DIY without research. Beer is easy when you follow procedure and don't try to go cheap.

MrAtom · November 29th, 2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verboten1

Once fermenting, leave it alone. Homebrewtalk.com
Or google, quit trying to DIY without research. Beer is easy when you follow procedure and don't try to go cheap.

What makes you think I tried to DIY without research? I had an idea, I googled, I got nothing, and I tried it. I ruined a batch in the process, but I learned something. What's wrong with that?

Thank you to everyone else for their replies

Insightful as always.

ally99 · December 9th, 2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Are there any home beer brewers out there? I'm looking for advice on how to get started. thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers!

Bad ass. Me too.
I currently am taproom manager at a beer brewery. Best. Job. Ever.
I've written about beer in BeerAdvocate magazine. I know the facts...the ins and outs. But I've never put it into practice. I think it's time...

We could learn together Snake!

ally99 · December 9th, 2016, 05:00 PM

This is my primary resource...a ton of information on this homebrewing forum.

https://www.beeradvocate.com/communi...homebrewing.8/

JohnnyBravo · December 9th, 2016, 06:48 PM

I miss beer and liquor... But I don't miss hearing that my nightmares were true the next day, or even worse when folks filled in my memory gaps.

Snake · December 9th, 2016, 11:29 PM

Awesome! @ally99 thanks for the link.

Abu_Mishary · December 12th, 2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I miss beer and liquor... But I don't miss hearing that my nightmares were true the next day, or even worse when folks filled in my memory gaps.

Try getting one of these. They have several flavours, such as apple, pomegranate, strawberry but the original malt flavour tastes similar to beer. No alcohol thou.

JohnnyBravo · December 12th, 2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

Try getting one of these. They have several flavours, such as apple, pomegranate, strawberry but the original malt flavour tastes similar to beer. No alcohol thou.

I think it's best if I don't drink much that reminds me of alcohol

Abu_Mishary · December 13th, 2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I think it's best if I don't drink much that reminds me of alcohol

CTarna · January 11th, 2017, 09:14 AM

If you get started and you're ever up north, I have a capper and case of new bottles you can have!

November 28th, 2016, 08:20 AM	#46
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Also, oxygen is beneficial only at the start of fermentation, when yeast needs it to multiply. When the oxygen runs out, the yeast concentrates on making alcohol instead. So reintroducing oxygen could get the yeast back into turning sugar into more yeast, rather than alcohol. Worse than that, some bacteria, including the one that turns beer into vinegar, need oxygen. Adding oxygen during the fermentation invites that bacteria, which is always around in small numbers, to multiply. Enough of that and your beer starts smelling and tasting like it has vinegar in it. Another possible result of oxygen contamination is oxidation of some of the components of the beer, resulting in the taste of cardboard, or possibly sherry, which to me tastes like cardboard.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

November 28th, 2016, 09:19 PM	#48
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December 9th, 2016, 05:00 PM	#51
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	This is my primary resource...a ton of information on this homebrewing forum. https://www.beeradvocate.com/communi...homebrewing.8/ __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

December 9th, 2016, 06:48 PM	#52
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I miss beer and liquor... But I don't miss hearing that my nightmares were true the next day, or even worse when folks filled in my memory gaps. __________________________________________________

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March 5th, 2016, 09:58 PM	#41
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	It tastes like farts and that one gross flavor that all cheap lite beers have. But I got a good buzz off of it. By the by, it's not unlawful for me, a 19 year old, to drink in a private location (like my home). Or to make it. So don't scold me. I drink responsibly

March 10th, 2016, 07:12 PM	#43
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	In the US you can't buy alcohol, have alcohol purchased for you under the age of 21. Most other countries, it's 18. There are state-by-state laws based on what criteria someone under 21 can drink. In some states, you need to be supervised by a parent or spouse.

November 28th, 2016, 05:13 AM	#44
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I got a question for a few more-experienced fellers. I've gotten more into the hobby, bought some proper airlocks and have made a few batches of rum (Bacardi can **** off. THIS is where it's at!) I've found that if you swish the container around as it's fermenting and burp it periodically, it ferments quicker. My guess is that it removes CO2 and aerates the container, which is more favorable to the yeast. However, it causes the brew to taste a lot worse. Why is this?

December 9th, 2016, 11:29 PM	#53
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Awesome! @ally99 thanks for the link.

January 11th, 2017, 09:14 AM	#57
CTarna Ghost... Name: . Location: . Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '17	If you get started and you're ever up north, I have a capper and case of new bottles you can have!