re: General home brewing thread: Ask questions and get answers..

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There is a definite bourbon presence to the taste, but it is very smooth. The oak does a good job of mellowing it out and gives it hints of vanilla. Then the imperial stout comes through with some sweetness and maltiness.

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Sounds pretty good to me. Drink them up in this weather.

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Yeah, I'm all about the all-grain these days. I've had varying success with mash efficiency and stuck sparges. My first attempt at all-grain was actually the most efficient, close to 80%, which probably meant my strike water was a little too cool. No off flavors though that I could pick up.

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Yeah, I preheated the mash tun but I think I let the lid off for too long and let it cool off too much. Had to add a gallon of water at 193 to get it back up to 152. Then it held it there for the full 60 minutes no problem at all.