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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Help me finish off my Kolsch
« on: January 21, 2010, 09:01:00 AM »It doesn't have that "kolschy" character we are talking about. Makes a nice beer though, more like a pseudo Helles.Good to know.
Thank you
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Beer Recipes / Re: Let's see some dunkel recipes
« on: January 20, 2010, 09:20:11 PM »
I just brew Kai's Dunkel recipe.
It is in fermenter now.
I used Globe Dark Munich 12L.
By the way Wayermann does not have 15L Munich malt any more.
It is in fermenter now.
I used Globe Dark Munich 12L.
By the way Wayermann does not have 15L Munich malt any more.
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Beer Recipes / Re: Rauch love...
« on: January 20, 2010, 08:59:52 PM »
I think you need to go with German Rauch Malt and clean fermentation.
You do NOT want to have ANY fruity esters in there.
I would suggest something like this:
% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
90.8 11.31 lbs. Smoked (Bamberg) Germany 1.037 2
7.2 0.90 lbs. CaraMunich II Germany 1.034 46
2.0 0.25 lbs. Carafa Special II Germany 1.030 430
Hops
Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.54 oz. Hallertau Hersbrucker Pellet 4.00 25.0 60 min.
You could go with less CaraMunich and may be replace CaraMunich II for Cara Munich III.
Pick Clean Ale yeast like WLP001 or may be clean German Ale yeast and ferment it on low side.
You do NOT want to have ANY fruity esters in there.
I would suggest something like this:
% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
90.8 11.31 lbs. Smoked (Bamberg) Germany 1.037 2
7.2 0.90 lbs. CaraMunich II Germany 1.034 46
2.0 0.25 lbs. Carafa Special II Germany 1.030 430
Hops
Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.54 oz. Hallertau Hersbrucker Pellet 4.00 25.0 60 min.
You could go with less CaraMunich and may be replace CaraMunich II for Cara Munich III.
Pick Clean Ale yeast like WLP001 or may be clean German Ale yeast and ferment it on low side.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Partial Mash As a First Step To All Grain
« on: January 20, 2010, 08:17:10 PM »Would a $30 propane burner be sufficient to boil a 10 gallon batch? My biggest cost would be a proper sized kettle. How about a pH meter? I have read about the importance of pH and mash. Luckily the water here in Bend, OR is clean and soft (which allows for adjustment I guess).
I do not know anything about propane burner. Did you think electric?
For AL kettle check http://www.instawares.com/ you can get 10 gal kettle with lid for $60.
http://www.instawares.com/stock-pot-aluminum-40.alsksp007.0.7.htm
You still want to have spigot so add $30 for weldless kit.
By the way if you want to make 10 gal batches buy 15 gal pot.
http://www.instawares.com/stock-pot-aluminum-60.alsksp009.0.7.htm
if you want to check your mash pH go with ColorpHast Strips from here:
http://www.sanitationtools.com/Products.asp?Product=1391&Category=72
I would also say just go All Grain and skip partial mash.
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Help me finish off my Kolsch
« on: January 20, 2010, 07:58:15 PM »
Could I use WY1007 for Kolsch?
We talk about using it for Alt but would it work for Kolsch?
We talk about using it for Alt but would it work for Kolsch?
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Wyeast 1450
« on: January 20, 2010, 01:45:07 PM »How about Evil Twin with this yeast?Maybe an APA to start.
goes well with a simcoe/amarillo pale ale, I can attest!
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Equipment and Software / Re: I got a pump... now what?
« on: January 20, 2010, 01:10:51 PM »I heard about oiling the pump but it is not obvious where. (May be I just did not spent enough time on it)
There's a label on top that says "OIL" with arrows pointing to a hole on either end.
you made me go into the basement and look. And guess what it is right on label.
Thank you
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Equipment and Software / Re: I got a pump... now what?
« on: January 20, 2010, 11:37:51 AM »I heard about oiling the pump but it is not obvious where. (May be I just did not spent enough time on it)I took the head off of mine after about 6 months of use, it was clean as a whistle. I do recirc oxyclean or water for about 20 min after I stop
+1 - 2 years running now and not a problem.
Don't forget to oil the pump every 4-6months though
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Hefeweizen techniques
« on: January 20, 2010, 11:26:08 AM »
How much do you underpitch and what does it do for the brew? I am about to embark on a Hefeweizen adventure as well.
0.3 - 0.4 mil cells / Plato
This would translate to about 1000 ml starter per 5 gal of 1048 beer.
or this is what I have found in my notes:
"Wheat beers are pitched at about 0.5 rate of ale beers to produce more esters and aromatic compounds."
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: I would like to discuss Beer Filtration
« on: January 20, 2010, 11:19:39 AM »
Polyclar:
Polyclar(r) (PVPP) For Improving Shelf Life in Laboratory Treated Lagers
http://www.mbaa.com/TechQuarterly/Abstracts/1998/tq98ab20.htm
At some point I could not buy it.
LiquorKwik:
Never heard of it (I do not know anything about it).
Polyclar(r) (PVPP) For Improving Shelf Life in Laboratory Treated Lagers
http://www.mbaa.com/TechQuarterly/Abstracts/1998/tq98ab20.htm
At some point I could not buy it.
LiquorKwik:
Never heard of it (I do not know anything about it).
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: I would like to discuss Beer Filtration
« on: January 19, 2010, 04:02:36 PM »
I own plate filter for about 1.5 year and never used it.
There is just something about filtering that I can not make myself to do it.
So far I am using cold conditioning for clarifying but Gelatin is close behind.
There is just something about filtering that I can not make myself to do it.
So far I am using cold conditioning for clarifying but Gelatin is close behind.
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Help me finish off my Kolsch
« on: January 19, 2010, 01:32:25 PM »I recently find one German commercial example with red label (Sorry I forgot the name).
So you can buy them here.
Reissdorf.
Gaffel is another one (blue label).
Aside from that, its kinda tough, aside from regional microbrewery offerings.
Make sure they're fresh samples though - Kolsch does not travel well, and can be yeck when stale and old.
Thank you for help.
Yes it can be tricky to get fresh sample.
Yesterday I had Czech Pilsner "Krusovice" that was brewed in May of last year
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Yeast and Fermentation / Re: Help me finish off my Kolsch
« on: January 19, 2010, 01:24:18 PM »
I recently find one German commercial example with red label (Sorry I forgot the name).
So you can buy them here.
So you can buy them here.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: I would like to discuss Beer Filtration
« on: January 19, 2010, 01:14:41 PM »
Anyone using Gelatin to clarify beer?
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All Grain Brewing / Re: Nut Brown Water Profile
« on: January 19, 2010, 01:13:13 PM »
I think JP spread sheet has a section where you can put how much Distiled water you want to use.
I started using ezWaterCalculator that is based in JP data:
http://www.ezwatercalculator.com/
Here is original post on HBT forum with video how to use it:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f128/water-modification-videos-ths-spreadsheet-144461/
I started using ezWaterCalculator that is based in JP data:
http://www.ezwatercalculator.com/
Here is original post on HBT forum with video how to use it:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f128/water-modification-videos-ths-spreadsheet-144461/