Pictures of last nights brewing session

[DFBrews]

I brewed a German Alt beer last night for an entry into a pro-am competion in a month ish. went really well seeing as how i have not brewed in over a year.

the kettle

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IMAG0895 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34834090@N02/7489569362/) by post_james86 (http://www.flickr.com/people/34834090@N02/), on Flickr

the Mash tun with my lovely assistant pouring beer in the back ground.

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pump and chiller

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IMAG0897 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34834090@N02/7489574452/) by post_james86 (http://www.flickr.com/people/34834090@N02/), on Flickr

heating up the mash water with the burner and a 2000 watt heat stick

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IMAG0900 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34834090@N02/7489843380/) by post_james86 (http://www.flickr.com/people/34834090@N02/), on Flickr

all the lines hooked up for chilling.

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IMAG0908 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34834090@N02/7489828724/) by post_james86 (http://www.flickr.com/people/34834090@N02/), on Flickr

mashed in hit a perfect 151 degree mash temp

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boil had a 9% boil off rate

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fermenter cleaned and ready to go

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in the fermentation fridge going to sit a 62 deg for 3 weeks.

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[Musashi]

Man that is quite the setup and reminds me why I always bought malt in the can when I brewed many years ago. That is some hard work you have going there!

[Wiggity]

I hope your enjoy the fruits of your labor extensively

[SuperiorDG]

Drinking beer out of a can while brewing. That's some bad Karma there. [Beer]

[DFBrews]

Drinking beer out of a can while brewing. That's some bad Karma there. [Beer]

craft beer in cans is the new thing it is a Bitburger An amazing german export pilsner... being poured into a proper pils glass thank you.[LOL][Beer]

[Zundfolge]

I brewed a German Alt beer last night ...

Is that supposed to be German Ale or German Altbier?

[DFBrews]

Is that supposed to be German Ale or German Altbier?

Altbier...dusseldorf style to be exact.

[J]

My father and I brew pretty seriously. You entered any competitions recently?

We should arrange to trade a few bombers if you are interested. I like tasting other brewers interpretations.

[DFBrews]

My father and I brew pretty seriously. You entered any competitions recently?

We should arrange to trade a few bombers if you are interested. I like tasting other brewers interpretations.

First batch in over a year just getting back into brewing

[ray1970]

I'd brew my own but I'm too lazy and impatient. [Coffee]

Hope it turns out good. [Awesom]

[sniper7]

looks like a lot of work! Hopefully the end result is delicious. if you need any help deciding if it tastes good, I'd be willing to lend my services![Pepsi]

[missionxo]

any distillers?

[JM Ver. 2.0]

any distillers?

That would be illegal, sir...

[missionxo]

I was referring to the distillation of vinegar ....duhh!

[Dave]

Nice setup, I just had to move around all my old brewing stuff in the basement. I haven't made a batch of beer in almost 2 years now, but I have made some meads and wine to keep someone at home happy.

[blacklabel]

That's a hell of a setup. I'm sure it will turn out well.

[birddog]

I'm making a batch right now, steeping the grains as we speak.