J Jackie Senior Member Joined Aug 15, 2005 Messages 239 Reaction score 0 Jan 25, 2009 #1 Okay it's definitely not October but I just wanted to mention that the Octoberfest brew turned out great. Next year I'll get two of those.
Okay it's definitely not October but I just wanted to mention that the Octoberfest brew turned out great. Next year I'll get two of those.
smurfe Senior Member Joined Jun 20, 2005 Messages 3,625 Reaction score 16 Jan 26, 2009 #2 Glad you liked it. Did you make it per directions (as is)or did you use aMärzen yeast and lager it? Märzen (Oktoberfest) is one of my favorite beers.
Glad you liked it. Did you make it per directions (as is)or did you use aMärzen yeast and lager it? Märzen (Oktoberfest) is one of my favorite beers.
J Jackie Senior Member Joined Aug 15, 2005 Messages 239 Reaction score 0 Jan 28, 2009 #3 I used the Marzen liquid yeast and lagered it for 6 weeks.
smurfe Senior Member Joined Jun 20, 2005 Messages 3,625 Reaction score 16 Jan 28, 2009 #4 Excellent! Glad to see those taking full advantage of these kits. If you do the extra steps and obtain the right yeasts, you will get a fairly authentic beer. Glad you liked it. A good Märzen is one of my favorite lagers.
Excellent! Glad to see those taking full advantage of these kits. If you do the extra steps and obtain the right yeasts, you will get a fairly authentic beer. Glad you liked it. A good Märzen is one of my favorite lagers.
farmer Senior Member Joined Aug 15, 2007 Messages 164 Reaction score 8 Jan 30, 2009 #5 I have an Oktoberfest lager kit and a Liberty Ale kit waiting for me to get started. Probably be next week before I can get started.
I have an Oktoberfest lager kit and a Liberty Ale kit waiting for me to get started. Probably be next week before I can get started.
