Water with Beer

modenacart · 02-09-2007, 09:08 PM

I have a bunch of beer that is past its prime. I know that its good to water grass with it, but will it be better than using water on the banana plants?

pitangadiego · 02-09-2007, 10:33 PM

If you get them drunk, they might stumble and fall on you. That would not be a pretty sight.

Greenie · 02-10-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pitangadiego

If you get them drunk, they might stumble and fall on you. That would not be a pretty sight.

....funny stuff!

D'Andra · 02-10-2007, 04:07 AM

We make our own beer and pour the must (stuff that's filtered out after fermenting) on the lawn. I've never really seen it have any affect. We also pour earthworm castings all over everywhere so it's already well fertilized.

Maybe I just don't see a difference because of the amount of other fertilizer it gets.

Also I've never poured beer on my bananas. If it were ever to get close to getting old... Well, I guess I'd just have to throw a "We Have Surplus Beer" party. It's hard enough to keep a supply for our friends. I couldn't imagine brewing some for my plants. Although the most intelligent intoxicated conversations I've ever had were with my plants. Go figure.

mrbungalow · 02-10-2007, 05:02 AM

Send the beer to Norway

modenacart · 02-10-2007, 10:55 AM

I didn't rinse the bleach I used to sanitize the carboy well enough, hence bad beer. Its not drinkable unless you are 15 so I would hate to completely waste it. I guess after a while your bound to get lazy somewhere. We call the stuff left after fermenting trub.

I compost my spent grain and hops. Actually before I would just put the spent grain in the flower garden and the plants loved it but it attracted a lot of bugs so I started to compost it instead.

jeffreyp · 02-12-2007, 05:23 PM

you need to build a stil...that's the best use of a bad fermentation!

modenacart · 02-12-2007, 09:12 PM

Wish I could, but its still illegal, unless you have a permit to make fuel, and you have to posion it.

jeffreyp · 02-13-2007, 11:49 AM

umm right, exactly fuel...I wasn't suggesting you make cheap grain alcohol...

modenacart · 02-13-2007, 09:01 PM

Couple of copper pots and some copper flex tube, good "fuel" in no time. Its great to keep you warm too.

jeffreyp · 02-14-2007, 09:08 AM

I think when it's available, i'll buy one of those mr. distillers...

http://www.milehidistilling.com/

Westwood · 02-14-2007, 03:35 PM

I wouldnt water the Bananas with Beer maybe something you dont want in your yard and here is Why.

I was told Beer is awesome for plants .

so i watered some tomatos with it . well the second day wow i could tell a difference the third day they where all gone . Slugs and Snails Galore.

Slugs and snails love the beer and ate my plants because the Smell Attracted them to it .

POUTS i love Brandy wine Tomatoes and i have no clue where i can get the old Fashioned ones again. i always saved seeds . jm2cents Tammy

ngiann · 02-14-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwood

POUTS i love Brandy wine Tomatoes and i have no clue where i can get the old Fashioned ones again. i always saved seeds . jm2cents Tammy

Have you tried http://www.tomatofest.com ?

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D'Andra Senior Member D'Andra's Photo Gallery Location: Las Cruces, NM Zone: 8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 223 BananaBucks : 532 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Water with Beer We make our own beer and pour the must (stuff that's filtered out after fermenting) on the lawn. I've never really seen it have any affect. We also pour earthworm castings all over everywhere so it's already well fertilized. Maybe I just don't see a difference because of the amount of other fertilizer it gets. Also I've never poured beer on my bananas. If it were ever to get close to getting old... Well, I guess I'd just have to throw a "We Have Surplus Beer" party. It's hard enough to keep a supply for our friends. I couldn't imagine brewing some for my plants. Although the most intelligent intoxicated conversations I've ever had were with my plants. Go figure. __________________ D'.

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