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Like a lot of people I got my first kit at a Bed Bath and Beyond clearance event. Thus the addiction began. I now have five fermenters and two temperature controlled mini-fridges. While I always make sure to have some Mr.Beer supplies on hand, I have branched out to creating my own recipes, but still do all of my Fermentation in Mr.Beer kegs. Most of my own recipes are done with unhopped liquid Malt Extract with steeping grains or partial mashes. Doing my own recipes allows me to be creative and I really enjoy that. However, great beer can be made using Mr.Beer kits and I still brew with them frequently. Whether making beer with Mr.Beer or your own recipes, the one single thing that I feel that will improve your beer ten fold is temperature controlled fermentation. Good ingredients are important and proper sanitation is key, but temperature controlled fermentation is vital to making great beer.
Cheers to the Borg! And Brew Strong!
Started Brewing: January of 2008
Favorite Beer: Can't name just one!
Commercial: Oskar Blues Old Chub, Green Flash Le Freak, Russian River Pliney The Elder, Anything by Deschutes!
Mr.Beer®: Sticky Wicket Oatmeal Stout, Voodoo Magic (let it cold condition for at least a month), any Premium Refill
D Rock's Recipes: No Coast American IPA (that is what I am drinking in the photo), 1st Stop APA, Mac N Jack African Amber Clone
Person D Rock would most like to share a beer with: The Brett Pack: Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing, Adam Avery of Avery Brewing, Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery and Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing. Oh, and Eric Greene of Mr.Beer (Awww shucks, D Rock! You're making me blush!) .
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