I hosted a meeting of homebrewers last night, and we're NEVER gonna make you freaks anything!

[arbusto_baboso]

Why would we waste barley like that?

[Fleshdancer]

1. I make wine kits every now and then...

The hardest part is waiting for the wine to age long enough to be good enough to share with others. x(

How long does beer take to brew?

[arbusto_baboso]

2. Depends on what you're making.

A very basic pale ale without too strong an alcohol content takes a couple days to ferment and be ready for bottling. It's BEST a few more months down the road, but is drinkable as soon as you can bottle it.

Something like an English-style barley wine can take weeks to fully ferment and still isn't going to be all that good without some bottle aging. About a year is best for something like that.

[Symarip]

4. Bottling?

Amateurs.

Real homebrewers keg their beer so it's ready in 2 days.

[arbusto_baboso]

5. What kind of crap are you making?

Short fermenting and/or lagering times do NOT good beers make.

[Symarip]

7. Pfft

I'm talking about skipping bottling all together and just sticking it in a corny keg. After a day of chilling, you can force CO2 onto the beer making it carbonated. No bottling sugar. No wait. Ready 2 days after fermentation is complete.

I don't do lagers. Love em. But I don't have have the facilities to monitor the cool temps during the primary and secondary wait. Plus, ales are quicker, as long as they're not super huge gravity.

[arbusto_baboso]

9. I don't do lagers either, but carbonating in the keg is asking for disaster.

You WILL experience an explosion eventually, it's just a matter of time.

Also, it's going to be a shitty beer after just 2 days. That might not matter to you, but it matters a lot to those of us who like GOOD beer.

[Symarip]

10. I think I haven't explained properly

After the primary and secondary fermentation in the carboys, I stick it in a keg and charge it. It's less messy and a ton easier than bottling.

[Rambis]

3. Just bottled an Irish Red Ale

two nights ago- Beautiful amber colour and should be ready mid June for the first tasting. I will share with anyone who shows up.:toast:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

6. Well it's better than hosting a bunco tournament, I guess.

What kind of loser would do that?

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[no name no slogan]

8. PROTIP: lots of DUers do not drink alcohol

so you've got plenty left over for your own diabolical needs. :)