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Offline natebrews

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1950 on: August 15, 2016, 03:50:27 pm »
I'm in that same boat.  My lagers usually are starting to drop in a week (OG 1.036-1.050), sometimes 8 days but rarely more than that.  I basically follow the same method for my ales too.  Once I see the krausen dropping, I start to bring the temperature up.  For the lagers it is 50F up to 65F, and for the ales it is probably 65F up to 70F. 
Risk of failure should be no deterrent to trying.

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1951 on: August 15, 2016, 05:27:28 pm »
Good stuff you guys.  I typically have my lagers in the fridge set to about 48° for a week, take it out and let it rise on the basement floor for the rest and attenuation.  I may let it go for a few extra days to allow the yeast to settle so I'm racking semi-clear beer to the keg.  Cheers.
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1952 on: August 15, 2016, 08:34:25 pm »
Ken, here is the link to the Brulosophy blog entry:  http://brulosophy.com/methods/lager-method/

Here is the recipe I used for the Pale Lager:
5.5 gal batch
OG 1.038
FG  1.009

6 lbs 8.0 oz Pilsner, Floor Malted (Weyermann) (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 86.7 %
8.0 oz Munich 20L (Briess) (20.0 SRM) Grain 2 6.7 %
8.0 oz Vienna Malt (Briess) (3.5 SRM) Grain 3 6.7 %
1.50 oz Saaz [3.70 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop 4 25.7 IBUs
1.00 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 15.0 mins) Fining 5 -
0.50 oz Saaz [3.70 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 6 3.9 IBUs
0.50 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 10.0 mins) Other 7 -
1.00 oz Saaz [1.50 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 1.3 IBUs
1.0 pkg Czech Pilsner Lager (Wyeast Labs #2278) [124.21 ml] Yeast 9 -
0.50 tsp Gelatin (Secondary 48.0 hours) Fining 10 -
1.00 oz Saaz [1.50 %] - Dry Hop 4.0 Days Hop 11 0.0 IBUs

2.25L Starter
Mashed 60min at 152F
90min boil

Fermented at 55F for 4 days, then raised to 65F for 7 days.

It was cold crashed and fined with gelatin before bottling.
Bottled/Drinking:  Born Again Heathenweizen, Mongrel Belgian
Fermenting:  None
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1953 on: August 16, 2016, 07:18:06 am »
Erik:  Thanks for that.  The recipe looks nice.  I don't make a lot of big beers but this one is pretty SMALL.  Only 7.5 lbs of malt.  I also really like 2278 and it was probably partially responsible for your clarity because it drops out very well.  The recipe is similar to my helles in that I do pils with equal & small parts Vienna and Munich and then a dry hop plus a 60-minute addition (and that's where the hops end).  Thanks again and cheers.  Enjoy that beer!
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1954 on: August 16, 2016, 08:49:38 pm »
The results of the free wort I got from Raleigh Brewing Co. last month.

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1955 on: August 18, 2016, 12:37:46 pm »


Getting thirsty again

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1956 on: August 18, 2016, 03:01:15 pm »
Yum!  Me too! Looks tasty.

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1957 on: August 19, 2016, 07:54:39 pm »
A better picture of the Czech Pale Lager.  Not only is this probably the best beer I have brewed yet, it is high on the list of the best beers I have ever had.

Bottled/Drinking:  Born Again Heathenweizen, Mongrel Belgian
Fermenting:  None
Future:  Undecided...too many to choose from

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Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1958 on: August 23, 2016, 05:12:06 pm »


Mein Helles
79% Pilsner Malt
21% Kolsch Malt
17 IBU Liberty @ 60
Wlp830

The Kolsch malt definetly adds a German flavor.

I made this beer for a ladies' night party my wife had last night. I brewed it and bottled it. She forgot to serve it. More for me, I guess.
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1959 on: August 23, 2016, 05:32:16 pm »
Agreed.  I also feel it helps to highlight the pils malt at the same time. Adds a bit of breadiness to the finished product.

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1960 on: August 23, 2016, 07:37:58 pm »
An APA made with Nugget, Crystal and Santiam and I was very sad to see it go... so tasty and attractive too:


Also, an Oktoberfest I'm drinking tonight:
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1961 on: August 24, 2016, 10:31:54 am »
Yet again, stunning beers!  Hope to post some new pics soon and Can't wait until I finish my new brewery - haven't brewed since Memorial Day
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1962 on: August 24, 2016, 10:40:13 am »
Yeah, those are awesome looking beers.
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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1963 on: August 24, 2016, 12:17:46 pm »
An APA made with Nugget, Crystal and Santiam and I was very sad to see it go... so tasty and attractive too:


Also, an Oktoberfest I'm drinking tonight:

I'll take one of each pkease



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Bottled/Drinking:  Born Again Heathenweizen, Mongrel Belgian
Fermenting:  None
Future:  Undecided...too many to choose from

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Re: Pics of recent brews?
« Reply #1964 on: August 24, 2016, 01:16:29 pm »
I'll take one of each pkease
Coming right up.  Oh wait... the APA keg kicked last week.   :(
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