Spreading the Joys of Homebrewing Throughout Philadelphia and Its Suburbs

Jeff Louella 35, Male Feasterville, PA United States: Share; Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook

Blog Posts (4)
Discussions (255)
Events (2)
Photos (192)
Photo Albums (13)
Videos (12)

Jeff Louella's Apps

Jeff Louella's Friends

View All

Jeff Louella's Discussions

Priming with Dark Candi Syrup
2 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Myers Mar 8.

Site Ideas

Started Feb 25

The ALEiens bring home 8 ribbons at the 2010 War of the Worts
4 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Scott Feb 21.

View All

Jeff Louella's Events

20th Annual Michael Jackson Beer Tastings

March 13, 2010 from 1pm to 9pm – Penn Museum
Big Ass Beer Fest!

March 27, 2010 from 1pm to 10pm – Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel:

I got a growler full of homebrewed love.

GO ALEiens! Feb 24

Latest Activity

Jeff Louella replied to Tom Cassidy's discussion 'ferm problem?'

Throw one of those packs in. See what happens. It should have fermented out by now, so the new yeast should take off and help get the FG lower. A Flavor neutral yeast ferments pretty clean. Some are Wyeast 1056 American Ale, White Labs 001 Cal Ale,…

on Monday

Matt Myers replied to Jeff Louella's discussion 'Priming with Dark Candi Syrup'

Also, from "Brew Like a Monk", the levels of carbonation various breweries aim for.. Orval - 10 grams per liter / 5 volumes Rochefort - 7 grams per liter / 3.5 volumes Westmalle - 6 to 8 grams per liter / 3 - 4 volumes Leffe - 6.3 grams per liter /…

on Monday

Jeff Louella commented on Jeff Louella's blog post 'Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg'

I agree, that is the easiest way to do it. I wanted something a little more elegant and portable. With this setup, I can easily pick the keg up and move it anywhere. The airlock can be swiveled directly above the lid so it is out of the way. And mos…

on Monday

Matt Myers replied to Jeff Louella's discussion 'Priming with Dark Candi Syrup'

Jeff, Some info that may or may not be of use.. I've checked some of the books I have and found a note in "Designing Great Beers" that most of Candi Sugar's fermentables come from Sucrose. So perhaps you could use the same amount (by weight?) that…

on Monday

Brother Benny (aka Carl) commented on Jeff Louella's blog post 'Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg'

Hey Jeff, this last batch for the RIS barrel project I did 30 gallons, and split among 8 corny kegs, I used just the gas ball lock and tubing running from each of the 8 kegs to a bucket of sanitizer. Sounded pretty good when all 8 of them were bubbl…

on Monday

Jeff Louella commented on Jeff Louella's blog post 'Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg'

I just updated the article. Missed a photo and the photos didn't line up. They do now.

on Sunday

Jeff Louella commented on Jeff Louella's blog post 'Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg'

I'm guessing about 2 pints.

on Sunday

Eivind Sandstrand commented on Jeff Louella's blog post 'Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg'

Great write-up, Jeff. I've been wanting to do this for my secondaries. Just need more kegs... With 1 1/2" of the dip tube cut off, how much beer to you think is left behind?

on Sunday

Gifts Received (2)

Stout Beer From Joe Dreidel From Stephen Hawk

Profile Information

Favorite Beer Styles

Geueze, Sours, IPA's, Porters, Stouts.

Jeff Louella's Photos

Loading…

Jeff Louella's Videos

Double Dubbel Blow Off

Added by Jeff Louella
Matt and "The Monster"- Rock Art Brewery vs. Monster Energy Drink

Added by Jeff Louella
The History of Philadelphia Brewing Scene

Added by Jeff Louella

Jeff Louella's Blog

Building an Airlock to Ferment in a Corny Keg

I was lucky enough to take part in a small group that obtained a Bourbon Barrel for the use of aging beer. For our first batch, we brewed an Abbey Dubbel and I contributed 10 gallons to fill the 55 Gallon Barrel. The beer aged in the barrel for about 4 months until we pulled the Dubbel and replaced it with a Russian Imperial Stout. This left me with 2 5gallon corny kegs full of Abbey Dubbel.

Since I had 2 kegs of the same beer, I wanted to do something different in one of them. I decid… Continue

Posted on March 6, 2010 at 10:30pm — 5 Comments

February Meeting - It's all about the Hops!

Hop Discussion

The February meeting’s topic will be all about HOPS. For anyone who knows me, this is one of my favorite subjects. I will be doing a presentation outlining hop varietals and characteristics, hop chemistry, different ways to use hops, and growing your own… Continue

Posted on February 12, 2009 at 2:00pm — 12 Comments

Sly Fox's Brian O'Reilly At Our Next Meeting

This is the first ever ALEiens Pro Brewer Forum

Brian O'Reilly, the Head Brewer at Sly Fox, will be visiting the ALEiens and discussing Sly Fox beers and brewing. Jeff Lavin has ordered us a bunch of Sly Fox beers for the lecture and tasting. There will be 2 Sly Fox beers on tap (Gang aft Agley and Saison Vos) as well as 4 different 750ml Bottles.

There were 2 cases… Continue

Posted on January 23, 2009 at 2:56pm — 4 Comments

War of the Worts - Get your Beers Ready

The War of the Worts is coming in February. Get brewing now if you want to enter. Last year there were over 550 beers entered. If you have any questions about competitions in general, shoot me a message.

Jeff

Posted on January 3, 2009 at 1:30pm —

Comment Wall (14 comments)

You need to be a member of ALEiens Homebrew Club to add comments!

Join ALEiens Homebrew Club

At 12:13am on March 8, 2010, Brent said…: Gday Jeff, from way off South Australia!! I am from a family of old home brewers and have recently (in the past 4 months) started with Aussie beer kits here and experimenting. It would be great to learn more, but - as life is busy - I will paddle my way along and learn as I go. 38 years young and much to learn... I really enjoy all aspects of it. We have some great Aussie brewers here and a load of micro's. If you look up the Barossa Valley (wine and beer district..LOL) that is just up the road from where we are!! Cheers mate, Brent

At 8:47pm on January 21, 2010, Christian Mosebach said…: Thanks for the Gangsta Cup, it will be put to good use!

At 12:15pm on January 5, 2010, Chris Reilly said…: Thanks!

At 3:21pm on December 04, 2009, Joe gave Jeff Louella a gift…: Stout Beer
Hi Jeff, those multiple stouts are great! You can drink them all and not blow a dui!
From the Gift Store

At 1:46pm on October 29, 2009, Stephen Hawk gave Jeff Louella a gift…: Dreidel
Drink and Play Dreidel?
From the Gift Store

At 9:53pm on August 18, 2009, Christian Mosebach said…: For the ALEiens competition, I might be able to put together a beer prize pack. I think i have 2 of weyerbacher beers, insanity & fireside ale. Those I believe are in a 6pk and a 4 pk. Let me check. I could maybe put those together with a growler or two from the brewery with a logo'd pint glass?! Any thoughts or is there enough prizes to go around?

At 7:46pm on April 15, 2009, Natalie DeChico said…: hey jeff, i was thinking we need shirts for Big Brew Day, what do you think?

At 4:32pm on March 28, 2009, Christian Mosebach said…: Any theme for this month's meeting, or is it just show up and drink homebrew?

At 8:20pm on February 25, 2009, Natalie DeChico said…: hey jeff, do happen to have that email from months (?) ago about building a kegerator.... i must have deleted it and a friend of mine was inquiring about building one. the builder was making it out of a mini fridge. thanks!!