tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post8927541829293495669..comments2023-06-03T10:27:12.065-04:00Comments on CNYBrew.com: Nameless Christmas AleTravishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293454329758079937noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-14035740642249163062008-11-18T13:34:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:34:00.000-05:00Travis, I like your blog. I just brewed a saison u...Travis, I like your blog. I just brewed a saison using star anise, and now I'm wondering if it was a mistake. It's fermenting now, and actually smells great coming out of the air lock. Hopefully the flavor follows suit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-68750018852240384762008-10-03T22:38:00.000-04:002008-10-03T22:38:00.000-04:00I too hate you. Not out of the woods yet, after t...I too hate you. Not out of the woods yet, after the 4th I am all back to norm and it's ON!<BR/><BR/>I found a great Cousin Eddy pic so I think I am going there. Go to hell, war back on soon!Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293454329758079937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-3702157266792890732008-10-02T14:04:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:04:00.000-04:00I like Cousin Eddy's. You could also call it Hannu...I like Cousin Eddy's. You could also call it Hannukah Sucks. Or, since you're up towards the North Pole, Cold as Balls.<BR/><BR/>I hate you, but I miss hating you at the same time. Will be glad to have you back in action after all of this election nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-49427767412727155832008-09-28T23:00:00.000-04:002008-09-28T23:00:00.000-04:00Sorry Travis, for not getting to your question in ...Sorry Travis, for not getting to your question in time. I don't always follow up right away on comments on fellow blogs. When I get around to checking google reader, my brain recalls I left a comment on your site, and that's days later. Next time, just give me a call, or email. <BR/><BR/>I think you did the right thing by adding more pie spice blend to sort-of balance out the anise. Some spices like this one are cruelly potent. Using them even a little can simply ruin a beer. Blending spices is definitely a wise approach. When using one a two spices, especially if potent, you need to have a very light hand. <BR/><BR/>But, it looks like a big enough beer to handle the extra pie spice and rum. I'd like to hear how it turns out. I've been good about not opening one of mine. I want to wait, because there are a lot of flavors that need to meld together. I'll probably wait another week and a half when my whole family is together.<BR/><BR/>I do have a worry that the cassia bud additions will be too strong, but the vanilla and rum were also fairly potent and may balance it. There are also a lot of hops. So we'll see.Ted Danylukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-23589789752906503072008-09-26T22:32:00.000-04:002008-09-26T22:32:00.000-04:00I am thinking "Cousin Eddy's Christmas Ale" with a...I am thinking "Cousin Eddy's Christmas Ale" with a priceless pic of Cousin Eddy (yea I found it already). Ted, any suggestions on the spices? I want this one to be pretty spicy.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293454329758079937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-83697036788792422792008-09-25T00:12:00.000-04:002008-09-25T00:12:00.000-04:00Most already know I'm bad when it comes to names, ...Most already know I'm bad when it comes to names, and naming beers. I just called mine Holiday Spiced Ale 2. So I wouldn't be much help to you. Sounds like yours will be a nice big ale for the holidays. I too bottled my whole batch, cause it will mostly go out to all my good friends. Lots of spice, and the rum should give it a good alcoholic kick.Ted Danylukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-60377560143204928212008-09-24T09:05:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:05:00.000-04:00Kris KringaleKris KringaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22399565.post-42878161416212739232008-09-23T22:03:00.000-04:002008-09-23T22:03:00.000-04:00This sounds great! I really ought to start thinkin...This sounds great! I really ought to start thinking about a holiday beer. Last year the name was "Christmas Presence".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com