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Extract/Partial Mash Brewing / Re: DMS in extract kit
« on: April 21, 2013, 01:42:32 pm »
Boiling is going to do more than eliminate dms. Your bitterness will be partly determined by boil time among other things
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All Grain Brewing / Re: stuck fermentation
« on: April 08, 2013, 04:18:55 pm »
Have never had problems fermenting flaked wheat but 10 lbs is a lot- 5 gal batch? Strong beer too- did you pitch a sufficient amount of yeast? What yeast strain/ temp?
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Bottle pressure limits
« on: April 07, 2013, 08:37:49 am »
I currently have a saison bottled at 3.5 volumes with no issues. I didn't use anything special for bottles.
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Tips on keeping wort cool?
« on: March 30, 2013, 10:28:36 am »
I think you're on the right track. I've used a plastic tub partially filled with water and frozen gel packs. You can also put a t shirt over the carbon and blow a fan over it. The shirt will wick the water up and cool the fermenter. Could also set up a temp controlled chamber. . .
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What is your favorite music to listen to while homebrewing?
« on: March 10, 2013, 04:40:31 pm »
Steve Earle and Chris Knight
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Distilled Water and Salt Addition for Hoppy IPA
« on: March 05, 2013, 05:27:35 am »
I've had success following bruunwaters recommendations.
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Beer Recipes / Re: Check my recipe please
« on: February 21, 2013, 11:28:46 am »
Not sure if the hop schedule fits the overall goal. I'm guessing that you are going for a smooth, slightly sweet, full mouthfeel. I would look at a small bittering addition with something clean and drop the rest of the hops. YMMV
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All Grain Brewing / Re: My First Batch Sparge
« on: February 17, 2013, 05:57:32 am »
Check with Denny but I don't think there are problems with not hitting a mash out. I suspect things will be smoother at about 170F but you will stop the enzymes anyway with the boil. It will take longer to boil if you sparge cool
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Beer Recipes / Re: IPA: Brewing Techniques by Mitch Steele - Opinions needed
« on: February 17, 2013, 05:54:40 am »
Actually I liked it. Having said that I haven't brewed anything from it rather I used it to check my tweaks to my ipa recipe so this may not be the endorsement you're looking for. Some of the recipes aren't given in the usual format but if you're familiar with brewing you'll be fine.
There is quite a bit of historical stuff but to me (history teacher) that stuff is necessary to understand the style. There are also quite a few modern examples/recipes with some of the "why" explained.
There is quite a bit of historical stuff but to me (history teacher) that stuff is necessary to understand the style. There are also quite a few modern examples/recipes with some of the "why" explained.
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Beer Recipes / Re: Rye IPA Recipe
« on: February 11, 2013, 07:35:18 pm »
Might want to up the rye- not sure you'll taste it at that%.
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Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Red's Apple Ale
« on: February 04, 2013, 05:41:43 am »
Not a cider. Rather an apple flavored ale/ malt beverage. Strong apple flavor. I'm thinking it is targeting hard lemonade drinkers.
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Batch Sparging pH
« on: January 29, 2013, 05:46:38 pm »
I'm a batch sparger that uses bruunwater for both the mash and the sparge. Not sure if the pH is a big deal on the sparge but it is easy to do and some beers I want my sulfates or chlorides in a certain place. YMMV
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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Tap Handles?
« on: December 30, 2012, 05:17:42 pm »
It's a matter of balancing pressure and resistance in the lines.
http://www.byo.com/stories/techniques/article/indices/39-kegging/165-balancing-your-draft-system-advanced-brewing
If you google balance keg lines you'll see several resources for the calculations.
I'd recommend 3/16 lines.
http://www.byo.com/stories/techniques/article/indices/39-kegging/165-balancing-your-draft-system-advanced-brewing
If you google balance keg lines you'll see several resources for the calculations.
I'd recommend 3/16 lines.
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Ingredients / Re: Combination of hops to create an "orange" flavor
« on: December 29, 2012, 03:31:10 pm »
I get quite a bit of orange from NB's surly bitter brewer clone. IIRC it has a 2.5 oz dry hop with glacier.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Chilling wort in the winter
« on: December 24, 2012, 03:21:50 pm »
Not sure i understand the problem. Don't discharge the water anywhere you don't want ice and drain the hoses using gravity.
I'm in central Neb and look forward to brewing with colder chilling water
I'm in central Neb and look forward to brewing with colder chilling water