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by teichertbier
Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Has anyone tried using Polaris hops?
Replies: 3
Views: 2949

Polaris is a great hop. Tastes closer to an American hop than German. Lots of citrus flavour, with faint floral/earthy notes. Some have mentioned it tasting like mint, I didn't get too much of that. More candy-like though. Here's my Single Hop Polaris IPA recipe, 5.5 gallon batch (and this was part ...
by teichertbier
Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: "Faux Craft"
Replies: 150
Views: 24057

Came across this from Tony Magee of Lagunitas, "I am quite certain that Craft beer is at a precarious inflection point. This is the most dynamic and volatile time in the category called Craft’s short and meteoric history. There is enough of what we do now being sold in the market that the bigge...
by teichertbier
Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Renaissance Brewing - Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout
Replies: 20
Views: 7503

Gedge wrote:I had one last night and it was overcarbonated. Tasted good, but way too fizzy.
Trying to pour one now, 90% foam. This is going to take awhile.
by teichertbier
Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Funk/sour/brett brewers out there?
Replies: 14
Views: 6816

In secondary, is a sour with pedio, which I haven't used before this one. And also a Robust Porter with Brett L added. Last weekend I brewed a Sour Saison with lactobacillus and brett that will also get a peach addition. This weekend will be another Saison, except with oak cubes and Jolly Pumpkin d...
by teichertbier
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Funk/sour/brett brewers out there?
Replies: 14
Views: 6816

I began dabbling in funk/sour/brett brews a little over a year ago. This year it is my main focus. First attempt was a Belgian Pale Ale with Brett B, took six months, and turned out great. Orval-like funk, lots of pear, apple and floral notes. After that I attempted a sour using lactobacillus, took ...
by teichertbier
Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Beer Week Homebrew Contest
Replies: 115
Views: 39127

Got mine! Thanks Bobsy!

Happy with the results. Definitely know which ones I'll be re-brewing (or tweaking) now.
by teichertbier
Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Beer Week Homebrew Contest
Replies: 115
Views: 39127

phirleh wrote: It will come...

.....


:P
by teichertbier
Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075911

Hoppin' Frog - BORIS, DORIS & Barrel Aged BORIS
by teichertbier
Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beers your significant others like
Replies: 33
Views: 9071

You guys must do a lot of trading :) Those are from travelling, haven't got into the whole trading stuff yet. :) I was under the impresion that you could only get a Black Tuesday through the subscription program. Did you attend the release-day event? Either way, I'd dump her on the fact she's takii...
by teichertbier
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beers your significant others like
Replies: 33
Views: 9071

Favourites: Parabola Xyauyu Utopias Black Tuesday Kern Citra Alpine Nelson KBS / CBS BA 4th D HOTD Adam Galt Knife She likes most styles, but can't seem to drink some Belgian's and sours because it results in heartburn. So she tends to avoid those, but she'll have a sip when I have them. You guys m...
by teichertbier
Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beers your significant others like
Replies: 33
Views: 9071

Favourites:
Parabola
Xyauyu
Utopias
Black Tuesday
Kern Citra
Alpine Nelson
KBS / CBS
BA 4th D
HOTD Adam
Galt Knife


She likes most styles, but can't seem to drink some Belgian's and sours because it results in heartburn. So she tends to avoid those, but she'll have a sip when I have them.
by teichertbier
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Beer Week Homebrew Contest
Replies: 115
Views: 39127

matt7215 wrote:
Bobsy wrote:
xocoatl wrote:Any ETA on the remaining feedback? Looking forward to receiving feedback on our entries, as it was the first competition we entered. (is under Devils Creek brewing, and Walter Feddern)
Incoming!
still looking for mine to Rob
same. :-?
by teichertbier
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 2011 year in review
Replies: 14
Views: 5927

Re: 2011 year in review

o The Ontario Beer you drank the most of? Galt Knife o The Canadian Beer you drank the most of? Galt Knife or Peche Mortel o Best New Ontario Beer you had this year? Chesire Valley Galaxy Pale Ale or Great Lakes Karma Citra o Best New Canadian Beer you had this year? Driftwood Singularity o Best New...