tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post7973648567104623651..comments2007-11-13T22:14:34.614-06:00Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-992703916400742442007-11-13T22:14:00.000-06:002007-11-13T22:14:00.000-06:00

I am actually a big fan of the low hop lagers and hybrids. It does suck though.I planted three vines out side of my house this year, Centenial, Cascade and Fuggles. This was a pretty bad year, but I have heard that the first year is always pretty weak.There are also some local hops growers (here in the NE anyway where there is little to no commercial hops grown) who are farmers that just like

Travishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293454329758079937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-36926508863910879632007-11-13T15:32:00.000-06:002007-11-13T15:32:00.000-06:00

It will probably cause an increase in the price of hops for home brewers and in a more serious angle...any micro-brewery that doesn't have a secure/long-term hop supplier contract. So, what can we do? I suppose several things...1. Reduce cost of brewing (efficiency, batch size)2. Make beers low in IBUs (Scottish Ales)3. Look at alternative bittering agents4. Getting creative & brewing no-hop

Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-16951478947382824502007-11-13T13:09:00.000-06:002007-11-13T13:09:00.000-06:00

I'll second that. One the subject of price, any insight on what the hop shortage is going to do to home brewers? Obviously it effects the micro-brews and their bottom line, but I was thinking that an additional $.50 per ounce of hops could add up in a 10 gallon batch.

Travishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293454329758079937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-25246553775323527582007-11-13T12:59:00.000-06:002007-11-13T12:59:00.000-06:00

adam,It's all part of the stats that go into each batch. Some cost quite a bit, and some are great tasting, cost saving, quickie beers that you feel extra good about.I'm currently finishing up a geeky/fun post that details the cost of 3 methods of making beer called "Cheapest Batch." Stay tuned for that.

Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-16226155805078584992007-11-13T12:43:00.000-06:002007-11-13T12:43:00.000-06:00

I like the fact that you keep track of the cost. There's been some interesting discussion over at pfadvice about this. You know, can you save money by brewing your own. I say yes.

Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08522250477305289784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-3673155821559887092007-11-13T10:10:00.000-06:002007-11-13T10:10:00.000-06:00

Travis,Flaked barley in this recipe is to add some body and head retention, much like CaraPils would do. I use one or the other, or sometimes both.At only 3.6% of the grist, I don't expect any noticeable flavors. 10% and above, and you may get some flavor. Only once used it at/above 10% was in a roasty dry stout, so I didn't notice anything. I've only read that it can contribute a "grainy" flavor

Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-71958396685584072712007-11-13T08:28:00.000-06:002007-11-13T08:28:00.000-06:00

What sort of flavors would you say the flaked barley lends to the recipe? I have some flaked barley and flaked rye left over from a few recipes and I have not been able to figure out what brew to add them to.

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