Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
PBW - Powdered Brewery Wash
PBW - Powdered Brewery Wash
PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) is a patented alkali cleaner originally developed for Coors, now widely used in commercial breweries across North America. Use 1 to 2 ounces per gallon for cleaning kettles, 3/4 ounce per gallon for fermenters, kegs, tanks, and other equipment. Soak equipment overnight in PBW solution; rinse the following morning - no scrubbing required! Will not damage rubber gaskets, soft metals, or your skin. PBW can effectively clean items that can't be reached with a brush or sponge, and is strong enough to remove thick, difficult, caked-on organic soils. PBW is environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and will not harm septic systems.| Rating |
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Fermenter Wheel Kit, all stainless
3" Wheel Option Set ( Set of three )
$79.95
Item #: CONP763
Shipping: Eligible for Free Shipping Program
Weight: 2LBS
Shipping: Eligible for Free Shipping Program
Weight: 2LBS
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Lulu's - featured Craft Beers 1/2 price all day every Wednesday
You've made it to Hump Day - be sure to enjoy it at the Lu! Mango Season 6pm -9pm. Jason Lehua and Mike Hunn perform accoustic covers from 10pm-midnight. LuLu's featured Craft Beers 1/2 price all day.
Five Hawaii Beers You Need to Try
Mahalo nui
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Five Hawaii Beers You Need to Try
TIMOTHY GOLDEN
Craft beer is hot right now, hotter than a summer day in Hawaii. There are more breweries in the countrythan ever before, and even Hawaii, once awash in green bottled beer, is producing a number of award-winning breweries. In the last five years, new breweries have opened up on each of the four major islands, for a total of eight active breweries and many more in the planning stages. So with all the local beer choices, where to begin? Some suggestions from local craft beer fans and bar managers:
 | Big Island Brewhaus White Mountain Porter Recommended by: Bill Carl, bar manager at Humpy’s Kona
Big Island Brewhaus, a small Waimea brewery, opened two years ago, with former Maui Brewing Co. brewmaster Thomas Kern at the helm. Its White Mountain Porter, brewed with toasted coconut and Hamakua Coast coffee, will remind you of chocolate-coconut-coffee ice cream (it makes an incredible ice cream float). “What screams Hawaii more than fresh roasted coffee and the addition of natural coconut,” says Carl. “I love to have this beer with my hearty Sunday morning brunch. Keep the Folgers in the cupboard for the in-laws and open up a bottle of White Mountain [for yourself].”
Available at the Liquor Collection and Real a Gastropub and hopefully soon on Maui and Kauai.
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 | Hawaii Nui Brewing Hapa Brown Ale Recommended by: Doug Lamerson, craft beer aficionado
"Hapa was the first brown ale I discovered with a real personality,” says Lamerson of this beer by Hilo-based Hawaii Nui Brewing. “It's nicely balanced between a smooth, toasty, caramel malt and a discernible, but subtle Amarillo hop profile. It's delicious without being heavy and has an alluring toffee-like aroma, too."
Hawaii Nui Brewing also produces the Mehana Brewing brand and can be found statewide both in bottles and on draft.
Find Hapa Brown Ale at Whole Foods Kahala and Kailua on Oahu.
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 | Aloha Beer Co. Kiawe Honey Porter Recommended by: Tony Raso, beverage director at Real a Gastropub
Aloha Beer Co. is one of Oahu's newer breweries, but its brewmaster, Dave Campbell, is a pioneer in the Hawaii craft beer scene. Campbell oversaw the brewing for Sam Choy’s Big Aloha Brewery for many years, and before that, owned and operated Oahu’s main homebrew shop. From his years of brewing in the Islands, Campbell has created unique beers with local flair.
“Kiawe Honey Porter is a great, local, session beer,” Raso says. “A nice break from the IIPAs and Russian Imperial Stouts that we feature on draft at Real primarily. It’s a beer [with] a ton of flavor… I love the roasted chocolate and tobacco notes. They pair well with the light sweetness from the kiawe honey. It’s a beer that I go back to again and again.”
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 | Kona Brewing Co. Hula Hefeweizen Recommended by: Jonathan Schwalbenitz, bartender at Murphy’s
If you’re looking to try something different from Kona Brewing, seek out Hula Hefe, a crisp, refreshing, traditional Hefeweizen. “I love the tasty banana and light clove notes,” says Schwalbenitz. “This beer works so well in our subtropical climate.” A fantastic warm weather beer that can be enjoyed year-round in Hawaii.
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 | Maui Brewing Co. Big Swell IPA Recommended by: Dave Power, owner of The Feral Pig
No list is complete without an India Pale Ale. IPAs are one of the most popular craft beer styles and Hawaii has its very own world-class IPA—Maui Brewing Co.’s Big Swell IPA. With any IPA, freshness is key, as the flavor and aroma from the hops deteriorate over time. So drinking a fresh, locally-made IPA like Big Swell is the best way to experience the bold and bright hoppy flavors of the style.
Power says, “it’s my kind of beer. It’s full-flavored, food-friendly, balanced, but towards the hoppy side of things. It's a little different in a can, so it's worth tracking it down both on draft and in the beach-worthy can."
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Timothy Golden is a homebrewer and beer lover. Find more of his writing on Hawaii’s beer scene atbeerinhawaii.com
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Stainless Steel Mini-Keg Growler
Stainless Steel Mini-Keg Growler
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$34.95
Item #: GL530
Shipping: Free Shipping Program
Weight: 3LBS
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Weight: 3LBS
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Schmidling Maltmill - general efficiency & adjustment
The MALTMILL is an authentic roller mill that makes it possible for homebrewers to turn out textbook quality milled grain. It crushes the malt, leaving the husk intact while producing a minimum of flour. Not one grain can get through without being properly milled. It does exactly what a malt mill is supposed to do.
The MALTMILL is provided with a nominal spacing of .045" between the rollers. This produces an excellent crush on all commonly used malt. An adjustable version is available for those who perceive the need for additional flexibility . The roller journals ride in oil-impregnated bronze bearings, pressed into aluminum castings. A coarse textured surface on the rollers prevents the grain from slipping and is the key to providing an efficient mill at far less cost then conventional multiple stage roller mills.
The MALTMILL relies on the grain to drive the passive roller and the above cited throughput is based on this configuration. For additional efficiency, in high volume operations, a Gear Drive Option (GDO) is available to drive the passive roller directly from the driven roller through precision-ground, steel gears. These gears have different numbers of teeth, to provide a differential rotational rate for the rollers.
36mil / 0.92mm / 0.036 inch (universal setting)
This crush has been produced with a 2 roller mill (JSP Maltmill) at its factory setting of 36 mil / 0.92 mm. At this setting, which is fairly loose, no substantial husk shredding occurs while the endosperm is mostly ground into grits. Some of the endosperm is left behind in the husks. The low percentage of flour and well preserved husks will make for easy lautering. But even with well modified malts, the conversion efficiency will only be average.19 mil / 0.48mm / 0.019 inch (tight setting)
At a much tighter setting (19 mil / 0.48 mm), the same mill will produce considerably more flour and shredded husks. While the efficiency is significantly increased, the lauter may not run as easily and may even get stuck if the allowed run-off speed is to fast. The increased conversion efficiency make this an attractive option for brewers but the significantly slower run-off causes many to widen the gap at least a little bit.Motorize Your Grain Mill: Projects
How to and why to
A common drill motor can motorize most mills. The problem with this approach is, while it works, it simply works too fast. Optimum roller speed for small homebrew mills is 150–200 rpm. Drills and most AC motors run at 1,750 rpm (U.S. 60 cycle AC.) The answer is to use pulleys and belts or an expensive gear reduction motor to run your mill more slowly.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Want to Grow Mushrooms at home?
I am in contact with Brian at Magnificent Mushrooms, Brian has lots of information about this topic and he can get you educated to grow your own mushrooms. Check it out! Mahalo Brian!
www.magnificentmushrooms.com
From the website:
"Magnificent Mushrooms’ primary goal is to educate. We have not accumulated all of this knowledge just to keep it to ourselves. To date, we have worked with community gardens, schools, parks, co-ops, churches and businesses to develop informational, hands on workshops where participants learn not only the cultivation and collection of mushrooms, but the culture of mushrooms. if you are interested in sponsoring one or more of our educational workshops: "“Mushroom Cultivation 101”", "“Wild Identification Walk”", "“Using Mushrooms to Detoxify and Create Soil”" and “"Ethno-mycology; A History of Mushrooms and Mankind”"."
www.magnificentmushrooms.comFrom the website:
"Magnificent Mushrooms’ primary goal is to educate. We have not accumulated all of this knowledge just to keep it to ourselves. To date, we have worked with community gardens, schools, parks, co-ops, churches and businesses to develop informational, hands on workshops where participants learn not only the cultivation and collection of mushrooms, but the culture of mushrooms. if you are interested in sponsoring one or more of our educational workshops: "“Mushroom Cultivation 101”", "“Wild Identification Walk”", "“Using Mushrooms to Detoxify and Create Soil”" and “"Ethno-mycology; A History of Mushrooms and Mankind”"."
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
14B. American IPA
14B. American IPA
Aroma: A prominent to intense hop aroma with a citrusy, floral, perfume-like, resinous, piney, and/or fruity character derived from American hops. Many versions are dry hopped and can have an additional grassy aroma, although this is not required. Some clean malty sweetness may be found in the background, but should be at a lower level than in English examples. Fruitiness, either from esters or hops, may also be detected in some versions, although a neutral fermentation character is also acceptable. Some alcohol may be noted.
Appearance: Color ranges from medium gold to medium reddish copper; some versions can have an orange-ish tint. Should be clear, although unfiltered dry-hopped versions may be a bit hazy. Good head stand should persist.
Flavor: Hop flavor is medium to high, and should reflect an American hop character with citrusy, floral, resinous, piney or fruity aspects. Medium-high to very high hop bitterness, although the malt backbone will support the strong hop character and provide the best balance. Malt flavor should be low to medium, and is generally clean and malty sweet although some caramel or toasty flavors are acceptable at low levels. No diacetyl. Low fruitiness is acceptable but not required. The bitterness may linger into the aftertaste but should not be harsh. Medium-dry to dry finish. Some clean alcohol flavor can be noted in stronger versions. Oak is inappropriate in this style. Some sulfur may be present if sulfate water is used, but most examples do not exhibit this character.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, medium-light to medium-bodied mouthfeel without hop-derived astringency, although moderate to medium-high carbonation can combine to render an overall dry sensation in the presence of malt sweetness. Some smooth alcohol warming can and should be sensed in stronger (but not all) versions. Body is generally less than in English counterparts.
Overall Impression: A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale.
History: An American version of the historical English style, brewed using American ingredients and attitude.
Ingredients: Pale ale malt (well-modified and suitable for single-temperature infusion mashing); American hops; American yeast that can give a clean or slightly fruity profile. Generally all-malt, but mashed at lower temperatures for high attenuation. Water character varies from soft to moderately sulfate.
Vital Statistics:
| OG | FG | IBUs | SRM | ABV |
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| 1.056 - 1.075 | 1.010 - 1.018 | 40 - 60+ | 6 - 15 | 5.5 - 7.5% |
Commercial Examples: Stone IPA, Victory Hop Devil, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin', Anchor Liberty Ale, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Three Floyds Alpha King, Harpoon IPA, Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, Avery IPA, Founder's Centennial IPA, Mendocino White Hawk Select IPA
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
KEGWORKS Perlick Perl Stainless Faucet
#525SS
$40.99
Perlick faucets are known for excellence and the innovative new Perl is no exception! The sleek modern design includes a revolutionary “Perl ball” and floating O-ring, eliminating the need for a valve shaft.
With this advanced stainless steel construction and fewer internal parts, your Perlick tap is guaranteed to provide years of reliable pouring. It’s more sanitary too! The redesign ensures that your beer has no exposure to air, so there is no space for mold or bacteria to grow.
Features
- Stainless steel construction
- Forward seat design to prevent lever from sticking
- More sanitary than rear seating faucets
Specs
- 1”W x 4”H x 2 3/4”D
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Mini Jockey Box from HomeBrewStuff.com
I just got my mini jockey box today from bruddah Tarn at HomeBrewStuff.com, Mahalo Tarn! I promptly filled it with a standard bag of ice that fit perfectly and hooked it up to a keg of Dead Willie. This jockey box is complete, well built and pushing out some frosty beer. I definitely recommend this purchase for anyone wanting cold beer on hot day, wherever you go. The coil is 25' so don't expect non stop ice cold but it works great for an average flow. The item is on back order but well worth the wait. Great company, mahalo nui HomeBrewStuff.comMini Jockey Box Refreshment System
Availability: Out of stock
Regular Price: $109.99
Special Price: $99.99
Quick Overview
Our Mini Jockey Box is perfect for the on the go homebrew drinker.
Combine the insulated cooler walls and internal stainless steel cooling coil with some ice and a keg of your finest home brew and you've got refreshment going where you do.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Imagine this for a moment......Blichmann 55 Gallon BoilerMaker
Blichmann 55 Gallon BoilerMaker Brew Pot
Blichmann Engineering has put together one of the nicest kettles on the market in the BoilerMaker. With a 3-piece ball valve, adjustable angle BrewMometer, pickup tube, and sight glass as standard features, the Blichmann BoilerMakers truly are an all-in-one package. The 55 Gallon BoilerMaker is an excellent option for those looking to brew 1BBL at a time!
- Heavy 18ga 304 stainless steel construction
- 10/15/20/30/55 gal sizes designed specifically for home brewing batch sizes (5gal to 1BBL)
- Includes adjustable BrewMometer™ and a 3 pc stainless ball valve as standard
- Heavy duty borosilicate glass level gauge never clouds or scratches is standard equipment! Features rugged stainless steel guard with laser etched volume graduations, cleaning brush and clean-out ports.
- Exclusive snap-in dip tube design installs without tools and drains to within 3/8” of bottom!
- Handles oriented to make carrying easier and the lid stores neatly on the pot handle
- Stepped bottom on pot supports mash screen and virtually eliminate sidewall shunting
- Patented optional button louver false bottom is a hybrid of a perforated screen (high efficiency) and a slotted manifold (plug resistant) – get the best of both!
- Optional boil screen with shield keeps hops and hot break out of your fermenter
Monday, July 8, 2013
Heavy Finger IPA Yeast WLP051 CALIFORNIA ALE V YEAST
WLP051 CALIFORNIA ALE V YEAST
From Northern California. This strain is more fruity than WLP001, and slightly more flocculent. Attenuation is lower, resulting in a fuller bodied beer than with WLP001.
Attenuation
70-75%
Flocculation
Medium to High
Optimum Ferment Temp.
66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance
Medim-High
Wet Hop versus Fresh Hop
Wet Hop versus Fresh Hop
for the following information
Wet Hops are un-dried hops, picked and shipped from the growing fields within 24 hours.
Fresh Hops are the freshest dried hops to come from the fields, typically within seven days of harvest.
Over 90% of the world’s hop harvest happens between August 31 and October 31, and these hops are used throughout the calendar year. Can hops possibly be the same on November 1, one day after harvest, as they are on July 25, nearly one year after growing in the fields? The answer is no. We think of hops like dry kitchen spices—the flavor of thyme or rosemary right after the jar is opened is far more intense than it is six months later. The same can be said for hops. There are ways to control the way hops age and to reformulate and readjust as some of the aromas fade, but there’s nothing like the magic of the first bales of hops as fresh as can be. That is the stuff dreams are made of!
The American Style
Worldwide, Americans have something of an outsized reputation. Bold, brash, and brazen. To some, that boldness is perceived as arrogance, but for us it’s just daring spirit and a thirst for adventure. The term “American” in brewing is not necessarily a sign of origin, but rather a brewing ethos and homage to that daring nature we love so much. In the early days of the craft brewing movement, there were far fewer beer styles and what was on record largely comprised the historical ales of the UK and the lagers of Germany. As American brewers began experimenting with homegrown ingredients and their own techniques, they inadvertently created beer so unique it defied conventional categories. Instead of a traditional pale ale, there all of a sudden was American pale ale—a new, rowdy hybrid of the older beer, intense with hop flavor and aroma. American-style beer is shorthand for the kind of brewing we do at Sierra Nevada—a reference to the use of a clean, crisp, and neutral yeast and a healthy dose of hops quite appropriate for the adventurer in us all.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
REAL Beer Festival 2013
Saturday, July 27th, in the parking lot across of Ward 16 Theatres
Oahu get ready for the Real Beer Festival. Hosted by Real A Gastropub the festival will be held on Saturday, July 27th, in the parking lot across of Ward 16 Theatres. The Real Festival will feature 50 plus craft beers from Hawaii, mainland U.S., and international breweries as well as live entertainment from those classic rock, funk, progressive bluegrass, a blues ensemble and current rock bands you love to listen to at Real.
Real owner Troy Terorotua tells me they are still confirming the participating breweries and restaurants, but you can be sure there are going to be some amazing one of a kind beers at this festival. Tickets are $60.00 each, plus processing fee, and include a commemorative event beer mug, eight four ounce brew tasting coupons, unlimited sampling of beer centric food dishes, a leisurely afternoon with live entertainment and free parking. Tickets are available in advance only and are available to purchase online now. The festivals capacity is roughly 3,000, so don’t wait to get your tickets as it is sure to sell out.
Proceeds from the Real Beer Festival will go to help two local non-profit organizations, ʻĀINA In Schools and theBlue Planet Foundation. ʻĀINA (Actively Integrating Nutrition & Agriculture) In Schools is a farm-to-school initiative that connects children to their local land, waters, and food in order to grow a healthier Hawaii. Blue Planet Foundation is committed to ending the use of fossil fuels on Earth, starting in Hawaii.
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