[JJeffers09]

see that is the thing... I used a 2stage charcoal filter from a hose in and 5 gallons came out in under 1.5min maybe 2...  So I obviously don't have what it takes here.  I guess I could throttle it with a ball valve, but I think I would rather buy RO/Distilled for the time being.  Atleast for tomorrows brewday that is what I am going to do.

[Joe Sr.]

You may be correct.  I know chloramines are harder to deal with than simple chlorine.  I've never had an issue, though.  Chicago must not use chloramines.

[JJeffers09]

Chloramines can or can not be helped with a Campden tablet?  I did not think they did...

[Stevie]

Chloramines can or can not be helped with a Campden tablet?  I did not think they did...

Campden is a foolproof method of removal. 1 tab for 20 gallons.

[JJeffers09]

well then that will be my next shot.  cheaper than buying RO/Distilled.  But for the random times I make something pale it is nice to use RO.  or I need to convince my wife to move someplace where the water is better.... haha

[JJeffers09]

Not a big fan of this yeast.  Has anyone else used it yet?  Something is off about it in both brews I have with this yeast.  I need to age it a bit, and let it chill for another month or so.  This brew is spiced bubblegum with a big malty aroma.  I think the recipe is off, but fwiw I am not a fan thus far.  I will try again on a single malt and see if it really is the yeast I don't like or not.

[HoosierBrew]

Not a big fan of this yeast.  Has anyone else used it yet?  Something is off about it in both brews I have with this yeast.  I need to age it a bit, and let it chill for another month or so.  This brew is spiced bubblegum with a big malty aroma.  I think the recipe is off, but fwiw I am not a fan thus far.  I will try again on a single malt and see if it really is the yeast I don't like or not.

How warm did you ferment, out of curiosity? Saison strains are pretty temp sensitive IMO - a little cool and they're boring, a little too warm and the fruity, bubblegum, fuselly thing comes out in many strains.

[JJeffers09]

68F and temp range is 65-78F

[HoosierBrew]

68F and temp range is 65-78F

I haven't used that strain yet, but the temp profile is pretty close to what I use for most saison strains. The first time I try one, I like to hold around 67F for a couple days then ramp up slowly to mid/upper 70s. Then adjust up or down the next time depending on what I thought of the beer.

[Iliff Ave]

Here is Drew's notes:
nose initially of rusty red apples with peaches thicker body with a strong cinnamon mid body. Final body is dry, but not aggressively so - softer than many of the other strains. Probably would benefit from a cooler ferment to avoid the red apple ester. Will retest

[JJeffers09]

I went and opened another.  Cause I am fortunate enough to work from home but I am still unhappy with it.  I am going to take to a bottle share this Thursday and see what everyone thinks.