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All Grain Brewing / Re: crushed grain life

« on: May 31, 2010, 12:54:42 PM »

I'm still using milled grain from a purchase I made close to a year ago.  It has been kept in the freezer.  I keep some in a cabinet in my kitchen (which is hot and humid).  All of it is in individual 3# sealed bags.  I've had no problems with it so far.  I have since purchased a grain mill since I do suspect that whole grain will keep better than crushed grain.

Pepe

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Beer Recipes / Re: Red Lager

« on: April 29, 2010, 11:22:55 AM »

I think this is a neat idea.  I'll be watching for suggestions - I will try it also.

Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Using Starchy Roots

« on: April 29, 2010, 09:19:36 AM »

Yes as a matter a fact the plan is to use batata blanca.  I've heard of nisperos but i'm not familiar with them.  Regarding the brew... I would experiment with 25% batata on the first try then maybe up to 40%.  Should I be able to lauter if I add rice hulls at 40%?

Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: SS mesh vs false bottom

« on: April 28, 2010, 11:15:26 AM »

 Why would you say "Even with an Amber I brew with lots of 6-row."  Is 6-row more likely to casue a stuck sparge?

Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Using Starchy Roots

« on: April 28, 2010, 06:03:16 AM »

What I want to know is what is the maximum proportion of starchy adjucts I can use if my base malt is Pale 6-Row.

Pepe

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Ingredients / Re: Post your water report

« on: April 27, 2010, 02:01:34 PM »

Ok then.  I guess I'll just transcribe it.

Thanks for your time.

Pepe

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Ingredients / Re: Post your water report

« on: April 27, 2010, 01:40:52 PM »

On the first page of the water reports someone included what seems like a JPEG in the middle of the Text.  How's that done?

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Ingredients / Re: Anyone brewed Papazian's Propensity Pilsner?

« on: April 27, 2010, 01:30:31 PM »

Thanks for your input I will let you know how mine turnes out.

Pepe

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Ingredients / Re: Post your water report

« on: April 27, 2010, 10:16:01 AM »

How do I insert an image. I tried using the "Insert Image" button but it only inserts the text:"img/img" in square brackets

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All Grain Brewing / Using Starchy Roots

« on: April 27, 2010, 09:37:30 AM »

Hello Folks!

I plan on doing a mash with some local starchy roots (similar to potato, yucca or yam).  What proportion Starchy root to malt (6Row or 2Row) can I use?

I'd appreciate any advice you can offer me.

Thanks!

Pepe
San Juan, Puerto Rico

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Re-Milling and Efficiency

« on: April 27, 2010, 09:05:07 AM »

Thanks!

I will post my results.  My next brew session will be in may.

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Ingredients / Anyone brewed Papazian's Propensity Pilsner?

« on: April 20, 2010, 09:01:29 AM »

Has anyone brewed Charlie Papazian's Propensity Pilsner?  I'm interested in knowing how the honey changes (if at all) the final flavor of the brew.

Thanks
Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Re-Milling and Efficiency

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:25:49 PM »

I just measured 4 credit cards and they vary between 0.0295 and 0.0315.  What setting have you found to be best for pale malts?

Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Re-Milling and Efficiency

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:21:51 PM »

Duhh [To me!].  It's called stuck brain.

Thanks!

Pepe

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All Grain Brewing / Re: Re-Milling and Efficiency

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:12:07 PM »

How does one measure the gap on the BC?