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Ingredients: 1/2 pound, pale malt 1/2 pound, crystal malt 1/2 pound, chocolate malt 9.9 pounds, dark malt extract syrup 1 pound, dry amber malt extract 3-1/2 ounces, Saaz hops (boil) 1/2 ounce, Hallertauer hops (finish) lager yeast 3/4 cup, corn sugar (priming) Primary Ferment: 1 week at 65 degrees Secondary Ferment: 3 weeks at 45-50 degrees Procedure: Roast pale malt in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Crack grains and add to 1-1/2 gallons cold water. Bring to boil.... (more...)

Wine Recipes 4 tablespoons bulk black tea 1 11-oz can frozen red or white grape concentrate, depending on desired color 2 lbs sugar 2 tsp citric acid 6 pts water 1 tsp yeast nutrient 1 pkt wine yeast Bring water to a boil and pour over the tea and sugar, stir well, and infuse until cool. Strain into primary, add grape concentrate, acid, nutrient and yeast. Cover and ferment until s.g. drops below 1.020. Transfer to secondary, fit airlock and ferment to dryness. Rack when wine is clear and completely... (more...)

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Ingredients1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil2 pound(s) boneless pork chops or tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 shallots, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)2 clove(s) garlic, minced2 teaspoon(s) crushed red-pepper flakes2 tablespoon(s) chili powder1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) low-sodium beef broth1 can(s) (14-ounce) low-fat coconut milk1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger3 medium carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal (about 1 cup)3 tablespoon(s) frozen orange-juice concentrate1 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy... (more...)

HOT LEGS' Kyle Meyer reviews and recommends Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Read More →

Crystal joins me for a back-to-back episode. This time we review something similar to the last beer: an American take on the Belgian White or "witbier" style from a brewery right here in New York - Ommegang! I really enjoy this style of beer and wanted to see what Crystal would think of something much more authentic than Blue Moon or Shock Top.  Read More →

Wine can offer some good health benefits when taken in moderation. Drinking red wine is healthy due to the flavonoids it contains. Red wine has higher amounts of flavonoids than white wine because the red wine is produced by fermentation in the presence of the grape skins.As with any alcoholic beverage there is the danger of overindulging. Please keep in mind that the health benefits are only helpful when red wine is consumed in moderation. Drinking in excessive amounts you risk undermining the... (more...)