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All Grain Brewing / Re: Time from Mash to Boil

« on: January 24, 2013, 08:38:11 pm »

Like everybody already said, it doesn't matter too much. When I do my all-grain batches, I care very little about anything other than the amount of fermentables I'm getting out of the grist. I also brew on a gas stove in my tiny apartment and my 5.5-6 gallon wort takes about 30-40-ish minutes to reach a hot break and I could care less. You shouldn't either!! :-) RDWHAHB!

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Kegging and Bottling / Re: Another Question

« on: January 24, 2013, 08:30:29 pm »

Yeah, carbonating in a keg takes awhile to get it into solution depending on the amount of pressure and temperature and other stuff...

Maybe put it back under pressure for a few more days if you're not okay with it.

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The Pub / AHA Conference 2013 Financing Question

« on: January 24, 2013, 09:24:59 am »

This is going to be my first conference if I can register on time.

Is there a financing option ($$ / month) ? Or, do you have to pay in full when you register?

Thanks

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Beer Recipes / Re: Red IPA

« on: January 23, 2013, 08:29:14 pm »

FYI, I see that you are from Columbus...Have you ever shopped at The Hops Shack? It's in Bucyrus, outside of Mansfield. Most bulk hops that they have to offer are rather cheap. They currently have amarillo in stock, as of today....I just ordered two pounds.

Never, but I'll have to check it. Thanks!

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Beer Recipes / Re: scaling down recipe gravity and late dry hop additions?

« on: January 23, 2013, 06:49:08 pm »

It also depends a lot on your mash chemistry. More SO4 ions bring out more bitterness.

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Ingredients / Re: Prefered base malt for brewing?

« on: January 23, 2013, 06:46:20 pm »

Definitely depends on what you are brewing. I tend to use either Pilsner or Pale Malt as a base male depending.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Red IPA

« on: January 23, 2013, 06:41:27 pm »

Use Carafa II or Blackprinz or Midnight Wheat instead of Chocolate malt.  Chocolate malt is going to give you brown, not red.

1 oz of Chocolate? No, chocolate is pretty red at extremely low quantities.

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Beer Recipes / Re: scaling down recipe gravity and late dry hop additions?

« on: January 23, 2013, 06:39:09 pm »

That beer went 1.092 to 1.017 (82% AA). If you get the same %AA on a 1.051 beer, you are looking at 1.009 or so. If I were doing this, I would bump the mash temp up to 156 or 157 to try to shoot for a FG of 1.013-15. I think a single digit FG is going to taste thin, however YMMV.

That was confusing. I was thinking "82% AA" meant "alpha-acid percentage" because the OP was asking about hops. Then, I realized that that doesn't make any sense. Then, I just learned the formula for calculated Attenuation. You learn something new everyday!! Hehe.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Irish Moss added to fermentor?

« on: January 23, 2013, 02:43:17 pm »

Awesome. Thanks.

I just bought some gelatin for these fermenting batches and some whirlfloc  for future batches.

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Beer Recipes / Re: Red IPA

« on: January 23, 2013, 02:32:51 pm »

Looks great.

I might brew one this if you don't mind.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: 48hrs no fermentation.....Advice?

« on: January 23, 2013, 01:54:05 pm »

Yeah, I was going to say. I wouldn't be anxious until you don't see any activity after 72hrs.

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Yeast and Fermentation / Irish Moss added to fermentor?

« on: January 23, 2013, 01:51:33 pm »

Hello,

I forgot to add irish moss to my boil so I was wondering if anybody boiled some irish moss and added it to the fermentor (primary or secondary) and holding it for a few days before bottling?

I have never tried this, but would like to see if there are any objections before I begin.

Thanks,

Chris

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The Pub / Re: Sign my petition: Remove the 12% ABV cap on beer in Ohio

« on: January 22, 2013, 11:26:45 am »

Here is the status on my petition:

1. One of Ohio's representatives will be re-introducing a bill to raise our state's cap from 12% ABV to 21% ABV.
http://www.ohio.com/blogs/the-beer-blog/the-beer-blog-1.273124/ohio-lawmaker-plans-to-seek-higher-abv-1.366994?comments=n

2. I've receive correspondence from a state Senator who is talking with the "Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control" on my behalf to into this issue.

3. Here is a blog about the issue and up-to-date status of the bill. http://ohiobeerlaw.wordpress.com/

It's good news and a win for craft beer lovers in an out of Ohio.

-- Chris

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Homebrewer Bios / Brewer Bio (Chris Bartos)

« on: January 21, 2013, 03:21:45 pm »

Who Are You (please include a picture): 


Chris Bartos

Home Town (City, State):
Columbus, OH

Homebrew Club:
The Scioto, Olentangy and Darby Zymurgists (SODZ)

I've been a homebrewer since:
2005

Do you have a homebrewing disaster you'd like to share?
I brewed a beer on one Friday after work. Went home to visit my family for the weekend and when I came back to check on my beer, my fermenting bucket had exploded and beer went everywhere (ceilings, walls, etc..). It was quite the clean-up.

What is your favorite style(s) to brew?
I'm a big Imperial Stout fan. I brew a lot of IPAs and Porters as well.

What style(s) will you never brew?
I can't choose a style I would never brew. I see myself brewing all of the styles and even invent my own styles at some point. Currently, I can't brew a lager because I don't have a refrigerator, but it's just a matter of time.

What was the first beer you ever brewed?  How did it turn out?
It was an English style Pale Ale from a kit that came with my first brew set. It was very watery. My friends used the words "earthy" and "sediment-y"

Have you ever had a homebrew mistake that turned out great?
I brewed an Imperial Coffee Stout at too high of temperatures and I could pick out a lot of Fusel Alcohols. But, after a few months of aging, the harshness went away and the coffee taste and aroma came out beautifully.

What is your favorite beer recipe?
"The Sloth" a Belgian-style Dark Ale that I invented.

Are you a BJCP Judge?  If so, what is your rank and how long have you been judging?
No, I'm not a BJCP judge. I would like to be someday.

Do you have a favorite homebrew trick or gadget that you've found to make your beer better/brewing easier, etc?
My only trick:
Don't torture yourself thinking about all the things you should have done or failed to do. Relax, Don't worry, have a homebrew. Works every time!

Describe your brew system.
I used to brew only extract until after Christmas last year. Now, I have a 10 gallon mash-tun, an 8 gallon brew kettle, 5-gallon kettle and an 8 gallon glass carboy and a 5.5 gallon glass carboy. I hardly ever use secondary fermentors and I still bottle condition. I'm currently saving up for a kegging system.

How frequently do you brew (times/month or /year)?
4-5 times a month. As soon as I have an open carboy, you will find me brewing a batch. I'm obsessed.

What is your favorite malt?  Why?
I'm a fan of Chocolate Malt. I like the chocolate favor it brings out in beer. Chocolate flavors from Chocolate malt, and some roasted malt, and you have yourself a deliciously malty beer.

What is your favorite hop? Why?
Citra. I love the flavor of citrus, grapefruit bitterness in my beer. I decide to make an IPA? You can bet I'm going to be using Citra hops (if I can find it).

Do you have a favorite or house yeast? What qualities do you like about that yeast?
I don't really have a favorite. There are so many different strains out there. If I'm brewing a Belgian, I want the phenols from a Belgian yeast. I'm brewing a Pale Ale? I'll need a clean yeast strain that flocculates well...

Can you send a picture or two of some labels you've created for your homebrew?
I made a funny label for a beer I made for my best friend's wedding. I can't find it. Damn..

Do you brew alone, with friends or with someone you live with?
Alone.

Are you an indoor or outdoor brewer?
Indoor

List some of the names you've given your beers. Which is your favorite?
"The Sloth" - Belgian Style Dark Ale
"Fire on the Mountain" - Smoked Red Ale
"Kevin's Groom Brew" - SUPER hoppy IIPA
"Hoppopotamus" - Dogfish Head 90 Minute clone
"Drunk Lepraucan" - Imperial Irish Coffee Stout

I think "Fire on the Mountain" is my favorite name but the best tasting beer is "The Sloth"

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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Shipping Beer

« on: January 21, 2013, 10:49:22 am »

They are getting your business. I'm sure they don't really care all that much what you are shipping...