Well here is the first pour of "Ale to the Victors". It came out suprisingly well for the first batch. I can best describe it as a cross between Blue Moon and Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat. The first cup was a little bitter, which is common because there is always a small amount of sediment on the bottom of the keg. The 2nd glass was much better. I'll probably use a different type of hops on the second batch. Overall I would have to say that I was very pleased! Go Blue!!
Congrats!
YES!
As a fellow home brewer, congratulations on your brew. She's a beauty, albeit a bit top heavy, but we all like a little extra up there, right (nudge nudge, wink wink)? For those thinking of home brewing: Brewing as a hobby or sport will never fail you. You'll occasionally make a "bad" batch, but at the cost of Schlitz, it really isn't that bad is it?
Good work Chewer D and I look forward to more brew reports.
Brewer. Wolverine.
Love to see all you Michigan Fan/Homebrewers at
this beer tasting to benefit a pair of UofM scholarships at Jolly Pumpkin on August 14th!!!
Might be fun to see the faces behind these avatars.
Here's the link for ticket info http://www.kines.umich.edu/alumni/beer_tasting.pdf
Jolly Pumpkin on August 14th
I'll be there with my ugly mug.
We need to get an MGoBlog pint glass.
Outstanding.
Both that you'll be there to support the scholarships AND the ide of the MGoBlog pint glass!!
Where are you Brian. Can the Underground Printing boys do glassware?
Please wear a mask
I'm terribly afraid of skeletons.
All of you all will have to wear nametags
All of you all will have to wear nametags with your MGoBlog names so we can identify you. That is unless you value your anonymnity.
Always go easy with the spices
It's easier to add more later than it is to remove it.
Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?
Totally agree with you
that a "bad" homebrew batch is still not really that bad. I've made about 30 brews, and had 2 I wouldn't serve to guests, but I still drank them eventually (citrus wheat that was too bitter and a red ale that was bottled too early making "bottle bombs" when they were opened).
Strong work on the ale, Chewer D. It looks great.
"Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards." -Leroy Hoard
You should
You should enter into next year's Grizzly Peak homebrewing competition
http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/homebrew-neophyte-wins-grizzly-peak-competition/
With a name like that
How can you lose? Best of Luck on your creation!
chewer
Dude- I have no idea who you are, but I still wish I was hanging out on your porch sampling your most killer homebrew. We could smoke cigars and be best friends forever.
Or you could pour my sorry ass in to a cab, say "Go Blue" and wish we'd never met.
Your call.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
Should I post a pic of my
Should I post a pic of my humidor too?
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
shit yeah
I will bring you copious riches from the Dominican and other places not named Cuba.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
Right on..
Right on..
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
love you
Go Blue.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
Hate to break up this man love...
But, I also brew (therefore I am) and I am planning on being at the Jolly Pumpkin on August 14 with my son. If there is any interest, I will bring a few cigars and we could hang out for a while.
My humidor includes:
CAO Gold Torpedos - 6 yrs old
CAO Black Torpedos - 2 yrs old
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedos = 5 yrs old
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Torpedos - 4 yrs old
Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Churchill - 2 yrs old
Rock Patel Java Robusto - 3 yrs old
(Yeah, I'm a Patel fan)
And a nice variety of Arturo Fuente, Padron and Partagas.
Any takers - just post on and we'll figure it out from there.
Wolverine Nation Unite!
Me likee the cigars
But can't smoke 'em inside. Have to go on the sidewalk. No smoking law isn't there.
big Fuente fan
as well as Macanudo and Churchhill. You have more discriminating tastes than I for sure, but any good, large ring Maduro is ok by me.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
This is what I had last time
This is what I had last time I cleaned my humidor..
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
nice
best thread ever - homebrew that devolved into fine cigars. Love the right side of the pic.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
I can't smoke cigars, sadly
The first time I ever had one, ONE, and it was a pretty cheap one (IE, not bad, but definitely not good), I realized that night, lying in bed that I wanted another. It took three months for the urge to go away. I have WAYYYY too addictive of a personality.
A cheap cigar
It probably took about 3 months to get the "what cat just shit in my mouth?" taste out, too. There are reasons that there are cheap cigars, after all.
I was predicting
it would taste something like a cross between a Total F'n Victory with a hint of Roses, but I guess a hybrid of Blue Moon and Leiney isn't too shabby.
it's funny
any Leinie offering will get completely ass-pounded on a serious beer board, yet they're universally well-liked by the proletariat.
Gimme another Sunset bitch.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
I'm really hoping that many
I'm really hoping that many of you can join me for a beer on the golf course @ the opener. I'm only bringing 10 Gal. worth, so get there early!
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
I see
I see Ale to the Victors.....and it looks glorious!
EDIT: And sign me up for the business meeting on the golf course
No Fly Zone!
Congratulations
As a big fan of wheat beers, particularly Blue Moon, (haven't tried the Sunset Wheat but you've convinced me to pick up a 6-pack to try) my hat is off to you.
I've never tried home brewing. My neighbor brewed his first batches over the past year to pretty good success. Have you ever used the kits, or are you largely going to supply stores and buying the ingredients separately?
Sunset Wheat
Sunset Wheat is very good, as long as you don't mind your beer tasting exactly like Fruity Pebbles. Seriously.
This is the truth
That's why I don't like sunset wheat. I think it takes like shit. If I wanted fruity pebbles in my beer I'd pour some shitty beer into a bowl of fruity pebbles and have at it.
If you like wheat beer try these:
Hacker Pshorr Weiss
Weinstephaner
You can thank me later!
"A house divided against itself cannot stand"
Add to the list
Add these to your list:
Why am I so thirsty when I drank so much last night?
Brewer. Wolverine.
Don't add Oberon to your
Don't add Oberon to your list. It's not a good beer. Bell's consistency is terrible with that product.
I have a Fandom Endurance III merit badge
Hacker Pshorr
Hacker Pshorr Weiss Weinstephaner
Yes. Weihenstephaner is my favorite. Hacker Pschorr and Franziskaner are good too. I "studied" abroad in Germany 4 years ago (can you figure out why?), which is where my love of Hefeweizen started.
A good kit is fine
Ideally you want to buy a kit from a place that has high turnover. Old malt extract will give you off flavors.
Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?
Nicely Done
Kudos on a great looking and I'm sure great tasting creation! A good friend of mine who is also a home brewer makes some great stuff that I enjoy sampling whenever I'm at his place. He's also a UM fan and football season ticket holder, so you have at least one (I'm sure others, too) kindred spirit out there. Would love to sample Ale to the Victors, but I will at least pay homage to it next time I'm over at my friend's house. Cheers, and Go Blue!
good looking beer
Good looking pour sir! Good, cloudy body with good color and a thick, solid looking head. Shit, I'll drink this with you anytime. Looks like a great beer for the summer.
Go with a saison next
Beautious!
Looks delicious and If it tastes like a mix between the two beers you mention, it must be. Damn I wish I was going to be in Ann Arbor for the opener to try it. For all those who will, enjoy. Go Blue!
"You come at the king...you best not miss."
That looks
That looks scrumptdiddlyumptious. You might have just turned me on to a new hobby.
"It's the only place to get the inside story on Wolverine football, so blee bluhh tahh!" - Bo
Beer boner.
Beer boner.
"I don't see how having someone piss on my face is going to help me sell Lou Ferrigno's house."
That does look great
And I will be taking you up on your offer before the first game.
Congratulations again, let us know when and where so we can do this!
"A house divided against itself cannot stand"
Just don't drink too much
or you will end up a Victors Vagrant.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
Need a label designed?
Might be able to help you there...
Yes.
Get on it...
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
My Version
I'm planning on getting at
I'm planning on getting at least 2 more batches done before the opener. Hopefully everyone will enjoy it.
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
I'm all in
Let me know details. I will bring some of mine in trade. And cigars.
Wolverine Nation Unite!
As soon as the game gets
As soon as the game gets closer I will give details. All I know is that we'll be on the golf course.
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
UPDATE: "Ale to the Victors"
UPDATE: "Ale to the Victors" contains alcohol.. My brother and I found this out yesterday...
"It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!!"
May we be singing "Ale to the Victors!" (or something quite similar) all fall.