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[Uno]

Originally Posted by melliedee

Yum.

My brother just made some kind of black and tan tasting beer. Too heavy for this early summer. I want something lemon-y.

I've used this same hefe recipe for all kinds of finished ales. Apricot, orange, orange cranberry, belgian whit, plain ole' hefe... I think a lemon version would be great!

[Uno]

Getting close to done. Waiting for the wirt to cool down below 80 degrees so I can pitch the yeast and lock it down. This part (and bottling) is where making beer looses its luster. I like the cooking and drinking parts. The preparing, cleaning/sanitizing, waiting, bottling not so much.

[beam-eye]

Originally Posted by Uno

Making beer tonight. A nice hefeweizen that will eventually be a raspberryweizen. I love the smell of the malt and grains boiling.

Sounds like your raspberry brew is on the trail of a "Berliner Weissbier" (hope I spelled that right - it's been a while) with red currents, although I think the red currents (or juice/nectar) are added at the bar just before serving (rather than added to the wort or the goods). Prosit! Un, zwo, gzuffa! (But I know I didn't spell that right - it's one of those "I can't explain it - you had to be there" things.)

[Uno]

Originally Posted by beam-eye

Sounds like your raspberry brew is on the trail of a "Berliner Weissbier" (hope I spelled that right - it's been a while) with red currents, although I think the red currents (or juice/nectar) are added at the bar just before serving (rather than added to the wort or the goods). Prosit! Un, zwo, gzuffa! (But I know I didn't spell that right - it's one of those "I can't explain it - you had to be there" things.)

Thanks, I'll have to look that up.

Snowing like crazy here! heard a crash out back and looled outside. The heavy snow colapsed my awning. It,s going to be a mess around town.

[Uno]

Welp, no work for me today. Went and brushed off the car, warmed it up, went to back up... The damn thing won't even move. Call my boss and she said "Yeah. You, me, and everybody else."

SNOW DAY! Technically they are calling it an (Ice/Snow Emergency) whatever that means.

[Cocotel]

Originally Posted by Uno

Welp, no work for me today. Went and brushed off the car, warmed it up, went to back up... The damn thing won't even move. Call my boss and she said "Yeah. You, me, and everybody else."

SNOW DAY! Technically they are calling it an (Ice/Snow Emergency) whatever that means.

Wow - that is a lot of snow and ice. Enjoy your 'snow day' off!

[Ranger]

Supposed to get to 75 -80 F here today and they're saying a run at 90 degrees F tomorrow, absolutly crazy!!

[Cocotel]

Originally Posted by Ranger

Supposed to get to 75 -80 F here today and they're saying a run at 90 degrees F tomorrow, absolutly crazy!!

We're supposed to get in the 70's here today, as well! Love it.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Cocotel

We're supposed to get in the 70's here today, as well! Love it.

I think this storm will be to you in a day or 2. It's a biggie. Not windy just LOTS of moisture. This is a fine day for big giant pot of beans! That's what I'll do. 16 bean soup with corn muffins. Mmmm. I'd better go take inventory.

[Cocotel]

Originally Posted by Uno

I think this storm will be to you in a day or 2. It's a biggie. Not windy just LOTS of moisture. This is a fine day for big giant pot of beans! That's what I'll do. 16 bean soup with corn muffins. Mmmm. I'd better go take inventory.

Our forecast through the weekend is the 70's, so I hope it stays that way and the storm doesn't come through here. Stay warm!

[Uno]

Originally Posted by beam-eye

Sounds like your raspberry brew is on the trail of a "Berliner Weissbier" (hope I spelled that right - it's been a while) with red currents, although I think the red currents (or juice/nectar) are added at the bar just before serving (rather than added to the wort or the goods). Prosit! Un, zwo, gzuffa! (But I know I didn't spell that right - it's one of those "I can't explain it - you had to be there" things.)

I just read up on that. Yes this will be very close. Had I not used half malt and went all wheat instead, it would pretty much be it. Only this will have the syrup already added at bottling instead of at the table. Interesting. (Well maybe not interesting to others, but to me anyway.)

Thanks again.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Cocotel

Our forecast through the weekend is the 70's, so I hope it stays that way and the storm doesn't come through here. Stay warm!

Oh nice! Maybe it's going to burn out in the Cascades. I sure enjoyed the view of the mountains all covered in snow when I was in Salt Lake. Spectacular on a sunny day!

[Cocotel]

Originally Posted by Uno

Oh nice! Maybe it's going to burn out in the Cascades. I sure enjoyed the view of the mountains all covered in snow when I was in Salt Lake. Spectacular on a sunny day!

I love the days when we can see snow on one mountain and green on another one. Beautiful!

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Cocotel

I love the days when we can see snow on one mountain and green on another one. Beautiful!

I thought the whole area was awesome. That is one big freakin' lake! Too bad there's no fish in it. What do you do with it? Water skiing and such?

[Cocotel]

Originally Posted by Uno

I thought the whole area was awesome. That is one big freakin' lake! Too bad there's no fish in it. What do you do with it? Water skiing and such?

Mostly sailboats and sunset cruises. I'm not aware of anyone even trying to waterski in it, but I'll bet someone has! Did you go float on it? I think it's required of all visitors....