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re: Homebrewing Thread: Volume II
Posted on 8/7/20 at 9:32 am to BugAC
Posted on 8/7/20 at 9:32 am to BugAC
I have been struggling on my last 2 NEIPAs as well. They are too green when they are first ready to drink, and by the time that they have settled, they are beginning to oxidize... I have a couple changes I am going to implement on my next try. I'm determined to get the process down.
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Posted on 8/7/20 at 9:42 am to GeauxPack81
Also, entered my first homebrew competition last weekend. Clash of the Carboys here in BR. I entered a Rye IPA. For some reason, this beer took longer than every other beer I have brewed to properly carbonate, which was infuriating. I waited as long as I could to submit it, hoping to get the right carb level, but in the end I knew it wasn't happening.
I scored a 32/50 which I am happy about given I lost a decent amount of points for it being under carbonated. Overall, I was glad to finally get some feedback on my brews. I guess I am my own biggest critic, but I was expecting alot of these comments. I think I need to tinker with my dry hopping process because I feel like I get a harsh bitterness that stays around for too long. There is not enough hop "flavor" instead you get the aroma, and then you are met with some harsh bitterness. The beer has definitely gotten better since my entry, and I wish I could have had a few more days to turn it in. All things considered, I am happy with the results. I will definitely be entering more in the future.
I scored a 32/50 which I am happy about given I lost a decent amount of points for it being under carbonated. Overall, I was glad to finally get some feedback on my brews. I guess I am my own biggest critic, but I was expecting alot of these comments. I think I need to tinker with my dry hopping process because I feel like I get a harsh bitterness that stays around for too long. There is not enough hop "flavor" instead you get the aroma, and then you are met with some harsh bitterness. The beer has definitely gotten better since my entry, and I wish I could have had a few more days to turn it in. All things considered, I am happy with the results. I will definitely be entering more in the future.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:12 am to GeauxPack81
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. They are too green when they are first ready to drink, and by the time that they have settled, they are beginning to oxidize...
ARe you kegging or bottling? If bottling, it's really hard to prevent oxidation in that style. If you have access to CO2 and some homebrew kegs, then you can do a closed transfer system, which works out very well for my purposes. My last 5 or so NEIPA's have never had trouble with oxidation. My 2nd to last NEIPA sat in the keg for maybe 3-4 months before i needed to make room for something else, and it never oxidized.
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