Itching to tap Maple trees and make maple syrup, and more beer. Just seen wine making recipes with maple syrup (liquid gold) and wondering if one can prime beer with maple syrup.
I'm not crazy about the taste. Looks good though. Only about 1/4 inch of dregs. Really like Short's Bellaire Brown. Would appreciate recipes that resemble the Brown. 1.05 OG, 1.012 FG.
I would like to grow my own hops in northeast Michigan. I'm new to beer, but have been making wine for years. Thank you for your suggestions and advice.
Someone elsewhere on the forum said they'd measure the s.g. of the beer and then discard the beer, which prompted my question.
Why do you discard the beer? I 'rinse' my hydrometer and cylinder with...