331
Ingredients / Re: hops for a porter
« on: August 11, 2011, 03:35:55 pm »
Challenger for bittering, Fuggles for aroma, if going down the English route...
News: Welcome to the American Homebrewers Association Forum. Though you do not need to be a member to participate, we would love for you to join us!
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
332
All Things Food / Re: Steel Cut Oats
« on: August 11, 2011, 03:10:18 pm »
I like to add some raw steel cut oats into mashed potato, adds a wonder texture and nutty flavor.
333
Equipment and Software / Re: Using March Pump to Boost Water Pressure
« on: August 10, 2011, 11:18:39 am »
I use a single immersion chiller with a 200 gph pond pump from Lowes that cost about $40. I push cold water through it to lower the initial temp then recirculate ice water to get down to 65F. Takes about 15 mins.
334
General Homebrew Discussion / Re: What's Brewing This Weekend - 8/12 Edition
« on: August 10, 2011, 10:14:19 am »
Popping the cherry on my newly constructed HERMS rig with an APA; my first all grain recipe after doing extract for 6 years. To say I'm excited is an understatement...
335
Other Fermentables / Re: Suggestions / recipe for Hard Jamaican Ginger Ale
« on: August 10, 2011, 07:21:42 am »
Thanks guys. I think I'll up the ginger additions to 4oz, and include another 4oz "dry-hop", then add some lemon as well. I might hold off the cayenne on the first round, but I do like the idea. I'll let you know how it goes/
336
Other Fermentables / Suggestions / recipe for Hard Jamaican Ginger Ale
« on: August 09, 2011, 02:57:33 pm »
I really like dry, spicy Jamaican ginger ales. I'd like to try a homebrew recipe that makes a hard ginger ale beer, ie maybe some Pilsen DME and ginger in place of hops. Any suggestions? I'm thinking the following, preparing the ginger by peeling and minifood processor. Remember, I want it dry and spicy.
3 gal test batch
3lbs Pilsen DME
3lbs Honey
1.5oz ginger pulp 30mins
1.5oz ginger pulp 15mins
1.5oz ginger pulp flameout
WLP001 yeast
Anyone? Thanks!!
3 gal test batch
3lbs Pilsen DME
3lbs Honey
1.5oz ginger pulp 30mins
1.5oz ginger pulp 15mins
1.5oz ginger pulp flameout
WLP001 yeast
Anyone? Thanks!!
337
Extract/Partial Mash Brewing / Re: When to add a fruit, before or after boil?
« on: August 05, 2011, 11:27:31 am »
Dont boil the fruit or you'll set the pectins which will lead to really hazy beer. I've always gone down the road of freezing the fruit, then adding it to the secondary.
338
Equipment and Software / Re: 1/2 Barrel Kegs (X3)
« on: August 01, 2011, 07:02:10 pm »
I'm building a HERMS rig. I've photo documented it here, and I'll be posting the build in this forum soon once its complete. I'd be glad to share some design tips
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150249915705081.360915.285119700080&type=1
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150249915705081.360915.285119700080&type=1
339
Commercial Beer Reviews / Re: Great Divide's "Yeti" imperial stout
« on: July 30, 2011, 04:08:30 pm »
One of their best; they seem to knock out a lot of really great, big brews. The oak aged is worth the extra few bucks in my opinion. I've got a bottle of the chocolate Yeti in the fridge to try later. If you're ever in Denver, go to their brewery next to Coors Field, its a great, informal place with a small tap room, free samples and fun tour.
340
Equipment and Software / Re: "Sparge arm" with "flex" tubing?
« on: July 29, 2011, 07:39:57 am »
I know people use this stuff, with apparent success, but I'd be a little worried about the material. Its made of acetal plastic, the stated max temperature is 170F which you'll pass during sparging. Acetal is also susceptible to acid hydrolysis (mash is pH 5) and degradation under hot water conditions.
If it works for you, great, but I'll stick to a length of stainless tubing bent to form.
If it works for you, great, but I'll stick to a length of stainless tubing bent to form.
341
Equipment and Software / NPT fittings leak in a hard plumbed system
« on: July 28, 2011, 09:28:08 am »
Thought I'd reach out to those of you who have built hard plumbed systems for some advice. I've got a single tier, HERMS system coming together, but I'm really struggling to get the NPT fittings (valves, elbows etc) around the pump to seal properly. I have not problem with my compression fittings (Swagelok) since I've worked on that stuff for years, but NPT is new to me, and frankly rather frustrating. The real challenge is getting it to seal, and have everything line up.
It's 1/2" stainless steel NPT, right now I'm using regular white PTFE tape. I'm about to try the triple density pink tape which is ASTM rated for 1/2" fittings and above. Any other suggestions from those of you who've been through this already?
Thanks!
It's 1/2" stainless steel NPT, right now I'm using regular white PTFE tape. I'm about to try the triple density pink tape which is ASTM rated for 1/2" fittings and above. Any other suggestions from those of you who've been through this already?
Thanks!
342
Equipment and Software / Re: BeerSmith 2.0 reviews
« on: July 22, 2011, 02:48:42 pm »So you need increased precision on the ratio. It will be "rounded". Is 2 decimal precision adequate for you?
I haven't checked, have you asked for this on the BeerSmith board?
It would be enough for me. For instance, I want to enter 1.66 qt./lb. and not have it rounded to 1.6 or 1.7.
I set mine to 1.25 and it rounded to 1.3 as i expected, but then it looks like the calculations are using 1.25 since its telling me 12.5 qts for 10lbs of grain.
343
The Pub / Re: Good food and brews in Los Angeles?
« on: July 22, 2011, 11:04:28 am »
I like Quadrupel in Pasadena. They've got a great bottled Belgian beer selection, some interesting drafts as well, and a really good bistro menu.
345
Ingredients / Re: Hazlenut Beer
« on: July 14, 2011, 11:08:19 am »
I've dry-"pecanned" before, with a pound of chopped pecans into the secondary of a porter. It was good but had to drunk young; the aroma would go and the last bottle got a little foamy i'm guessing from something wild on the nuts. No issue with head retention though...