The Aleuminati-the not so secret society of better beer drinkers

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  • Monee, IL
  • United States
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Chad T Cook joined Chipper Dave's group
The Dark Side
A group focused on the enjoyment of darker brews. Porters, Stouts, Browns, etc. Share your favorite beer from the dark side! Darth Vader would be proud.
January 30
Chad T Cook commented on Chad T Cook's photo 'drinking craft beer around a bonfire'
my Dad, Uncle Jeff and me
January 17
Chad T Cook commented on Chad T Cook's photo 'Dunkelwisdomweizen Adventures'
My uncles and my dad
January 17
Chad T Cook added 2 photos to the album 'Enjoying the fruits of my labors!'
January 17
Chad T Cook added an album
Enjoying the fruits of my labors!
scenes of beer enjoyment
January 17
"And it wouldn’t be craft beer without the outliers, those experimental beers that defy categorization."
January 17
Chad T Cook replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
Ah ha! That sounds right. I guess I have never properly started yeast, I simply re hydrate it. Yup, that's it. Learn something everyday...awesome! It just threw me off because even though i always just rehydrate, it has never taken that long. Thanks…
January 16
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
Sorry, should have read the replies first ... sounds like you didn't make a starter, you just re-hydrated the dry Danstar yeast? Likely that's the issue. I'd recommend making a starter ( at least 1000ML) and also taking a temperature reading of your…
January 16
Shawn, the Beer Philosopher replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
Are you pitching directly from the vial or making a starter? I highly recommend a starter, even with lower O.G. beers. Gives the yeast its best chance of fully fermenting and avoiding off-flavors from potential under-pitching. The more live yeast ce…
January 16
Chad T Cook replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
Yeah, I aerated my hillbilly way by sloshing the few gallons I had in my carboy every few minutes or so while cooking the wort. My brew closet stays between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. I did start the yeast per the back of the package. I also pu…
January 16
Outsider's Almanac replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
i learned the hard way, after my first attempt at a lager (marzen), that you pretty much should *always* use a yeast starter. don't know if you did or not, but i'm just passing along some hard won wisdom of my own. also, check this out... yeast sta…
January 16
Ray Grace replied to Chad T Cook's discussion 'Slow, slow start for yeast' in the group Aleuminati Alechemists
I've occasionally seen slow starting yeast, There are several possible factors. Did you aerate your wort, what temperature are you fermenting at, make a starter? You could add more yeast but I would first check your gravities, don't just rely on vis…
January 16
Chad T Cook added a discussion to the group Aleuminati Alechemists
Slow, slow start for yeast
I made a Nut Brown a few days ago. I pitched the yeast (Nottingham Ale) and after 36 hours there was a little bit of activity. I mean everything was settled on the bottom with no bubbles or anything suspended at all. Then around the 48 hour mark it…
January 16
Chad T Cook joined Rob DeNunzio's group
Aleuminati Alechemists
For those inquisitive Aleuminati who strive to unlock the mysteries of zymurgy within the confines of their own home - more accurately, the garage or kitchen, typically.
January 15
Finished brewing a Nut Brown Ale and an IPA last night and bottled my Dunkelwiezen today! Feels great, like mental floss.......
January 14
Chad T Cook added 32 photos to the album 'Dunkelwisdomweizen Adventures'
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January 12

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Favorite beer style(s) of the moment:
Brown Ale
Who am I?:
I am a Christian man, a father, husband, nature lover, music lover (Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Stryper, Medeski Martin and Wood, Grateful Dead, The OC Supertones and others) and beer lover. I brewed for approximately 6 years in the last half of the nineties. I took a break to get my head straight and to attend Reformed Bible College (now called Kuyper College)in Grand Rapids, MI. I then started a family, moved south of Chicago, IL and have now been brewing again for almost one year.
Do you have a website? If so, what's the URL?
www.myspace.com/christjesusisgod
How did you find out about the Aleuminati?
I did a google search on homebrewing. I stumbled across the beer philosopher website and then aleuminati.
Were you referred by anyone? If so, who? (screen name)
no

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