I found this poster while browsing around the internet and it is by far the most comprehensive one I have seen. You will find formulas (math is hard), hop varieties, yeast starter recipes, efficiency calculator and much more. If you brew, be sure to check it out and print out a copy. Click Here for full size
Don’t be that guy. I can’t stress enough how uncool it is to have 3 of the same beers at a beer tasting. We’ll still count it, but you will be forever scorned! Please make sure to double check your brew against the already registered beers on the current tasting’s event page and DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!!! You can use the Request a Brew portal on this site, email me at [email protected], or place a request on the BIMP Facebook page. Here is the current updated list of entries:
New Belgium Fat Tire – Erik Howell (sample)
Bells Amber – Krista and Nate Boles
Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale – Krista and Nate Boles
Yuengling Amber Lager – Jeremy McClintock
Brooklyn Lager – Erik Howell
Upland Rad Red – Zac Jackson
Oaken Barrel’s Indiana Amber – Isaac Wagner
Rogue American Amber – Brian Paul
4 Horseman Irish Style Red Ale – Craig Goldman
Michelob Amber Boch – Robbie Keeler
Roscoe’s Amber Ale – Robbie Keeler +1
Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Ale – Joe Gray
Leinenkugel’s Classic Amber – Andy Pickett
Boulevard Brewing Co. Amber Ale – Stef Korros
Murphys Red Ale – Dax Storm
Harpoon Celtic Irish Red – Lindsy Storm
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager – Trevor Savage
Smithwicks Irish Ale – Trevor Savage +1
This is AWESOME! If you are a homebrewer creating your own recipes, or just someone looking for something unique to hang on your wall, hopschart.com created an aesthetic poster sized hops chart. You can compare individual hops based off of flavors like citrus, spice, floral, herbal, etc. This would be a great tool for someone fine tuning their brew. Thanks to contributor zacjackson for the link.
I had the opportunity to make it to the “Video Stop” premier this weekend. This movie is great! It’s a comedy about a group of video store clerks hacking out everyday life in Broad Ripple. Definitely the highlight of my weekend. If you get a chance, you have to check this one out. You can grab a copy at GrillBust.com. Or hit me up, I’ve got a copy. Either way, don’t be a dick buffer and watch this film 🙂
This app is awesome! It’s a great way to rate beer on the go. Plus it has some really unique features. Looking for a specific brew? Untappd allows you to tag where you bought each beer you enter, which in turn allows others using the app to track down beer they are looking for. You earn badges, like in Foursquare, for unlocking certain beer related achievements. I found some pretty interesting beers using this app. For example, I love Three Floyds Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale, but I had no idea that the brewery made a Bourbon Barrel Aged Robert the Bruce with cherries. You can even add beers your friends suggest to a wishlist. It’s definitely worth checking out.
Didn’t get to watch much of the game this Sunday, but I did manage to pull off two new brews! I’ve got a Saison and a Belgian Pale in the works. They’re already bubbling away with a fury! The Belgian Pale was made with Simcoe, Northern Brewer, and Czech Saaz hops. I also threw in some star anise, crushed coriander, bitter orange peel, demerara, and light brown sugar. The Saison was a kit from Great Fermentations. I’ve got high hopes for both so wish me luck! As you can see from the photos “The Beekeeper” dropped by for a bit 🙂
Great Fermentations is doing pre-orders for hop rhizomes again this year. They’ve got 13 different strands ranging from 3.5% to 15.5% Alpha Acid. They take about two years to actually start producing a good crop, but I don’t think they are very hard to maintain. Here’s a wiki I’ve found for growing them. Who knows, once you get a good yield you may even be able to trade your stash for some homebrew… (hint). No brewer I know would ever turn down fresh hops! Either way, it might be worth dropping by their shop or webpage.
Hello fellow BIMPers. I’ve just confirmed the date for next month’s tasting! We’ll be holding our “Amber Armageddon” event at Isaac and Stef’s House on February 25th at 7pm. So what is an Amber beer? Amber beer can be either an Ale or a Lager. From what I could find the style is a spinoff of the traditional Pale ale. Amber Ales are generally amber to red in color, have a tones of caramel and malt, a medium to heavy body, and moderate hoppy flavor. Amber beer can also come as a lager. As with any lager, you can expect less fruity flavors derived from the yeast at higher temperatures. Lagers will also have a more malty/grain flavor than ales. If you are at a loss for what to bring PLEASE MAKE SURE THE BEER SAYS AMBER ON IT (duh… haha). Otherwise here is a list of Amber Ales, and here’s a list of Amber Lagers if that helps. Either way I’m looking forward to seeing you all again soon, and as always… Cheers!
UPDATE: Here’s the most current beer reserve list.
New Belgium Fat Tire – Erik Howell (sample)
Bells Amber – Krista and Nate Boles
Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale – Krista and Nate Boles
Yuengling Amber Lager – Jeremy McClintock
Brooklyn Lager – Erik Howell
Upland Rad Red – Zac Jackson
Oaken Barrel’s Indiana Amber – Isaac Wagner
Rogue American Amber – Brian Paul
4 Horseman Irish Style Red Ale – Craig Goldman
Michelob Amber Boch – Robbie Keeler
Roscoe’s Amber Ale – Robbie Keeler +1
Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Ale – Joe Gray
Leinenkugel’s Classic Amber – Andy Pickett
Boulevard Brewing Co. Amber Ale – Stef Korros
Murphys Red Ale – Dax Storm
Harpoon Celtic Irish Red – Lindsy Storm
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager – Trevor Savage
Smithwicks Irish Ale – Trevor Savage +1
I’ve been scouring the Brewers of Indiana Guild page for more information on which brewers are participating in Winterfest 2012 with no luck. Thankfully Hoosier Beer Geek got a hold of the layout for this weekend. This year looks pretty solid! There will be some relatively new faces in the crowd with Black Swan, Triton, and Thr3e Wise Men joining the list. Can’t wait to see what Founders, Bier, and Three Floyds bring to the table. Great Fermentations has a booth, and there will also be an area setup for Homebrewer’s Clubs. Looks like a great line-up. BIMPers of the World UNITE!
This year Winterfest 2012 offers over a 150 beers from 50+ breweries. If you’re looking to try staple brews from some of America’s top breweries, or sample something unique and hard to find, this is the place to be. Some breweries that turned my head last year were Founders, Dark Horse, and Bier Brewery. Hope to see you guys there!
