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Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:49 pm to
Posted by Zappas Stache
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

Zappa, how did you dry hop your Zappa Dust?


First time I brewed it, I dry hopped with 3 oz of citra for 7 days. Second time I brewed it, I dry hopped with 3 oz cascade and 1 oz citra. With Zombie Dust, there is a ton of late hop additions.....about 7 oz in the last 15 minutes, which imparts a fair amount of aroma.


Zappa Dust (First go round)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 6.00 gal
Boil Size: 8.98 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 7.18 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 6.00 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage

Mash Ingredients Amt Name Type # %/IBU
12 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US
1 lbs 4.0 oz Munich Malt - 10L
8.0 oz Carafoam (2.0 SRM)
8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (
8.0 oz Melanoiden Malt (20.0 SRM)

Mash Steps Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Mash In Add 4.61 gal of water at 159.1 F 148.0 F 75 min


First Wort Hops Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1.40 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - First Wort 60.0 min
1.00 oz Citra [12.00 %] - First Wort 60.0 min Hop


Estimated pre-boil gravity is 1.049 SG
Boil Ingredients Amt Name Type
1.25 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 15.0 min
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 15.0 min
1.25 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 10.0 min
1.25 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 5.0 min
1.25 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 1.0 min Hop


1.0 pkg SafAle English Ale (DCL/Fermentis #S-04) [23.66 ml] Yeast - 2 liter starter.

Dry Hop/Bottling Ingredients Amt Name Type # %/IBU
3.00 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days
Posted by LoneStarTiger
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:55 pm to
thanks

Posted by BMoney
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 3:16 pm to
quote:

for how long?


7 days
Posted by LoneStarTiger
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Member since Aug 2004
16502 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 3:50 pm to


7 days seems like a good number

be sure to let me know what you think of those couple of homebrews I sent your way
This post was edited on 1/23/14 at 3:55 pm
Posted by turbotiger
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Member since Sep 2007
272 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 3:52 pm to
It doesn't matter if it's cut in or out as long as it's in heat mode. On cut in mode the relay will energize when the temp drops to set point and cut off when the temp hits the set point plus the dif. On cutout mode the relay will energize when the temp drops to the set point minus the dif and cut off when it hits the set point. I usually keep the dif at about 1 degree and the jumper on cut in. Works fine hope this helps.

Edit: it all depends on weather you want the temp to stay slightly above set point (cut in). Or slightly below set point (cut out). And slightly depends on dif.
This post was edited on 1/23/14 at 4:13 pm
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57779 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 4:59 pm to
quote:

It doesn't matter if it's cut in or out as long as it's in heat mode. On cut in mode the relay will energize when the temp drops to set point and cut off when the temp hits the set point plus the dif. On cutout mode the relay will energize when the temp drops to the set point minus the dif and cut off when it hits the set point. I usually keep the dif at about 1 degree and the jumper on cut in. Works fine hope this helps.

Edit: it all depends on weather you want the temp to stay slightly above set point (cut in). Or slightly below set point (cut out). And slightly depends on dif.



Gotcha, thanks.
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21443 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 9:21 pm to
Some cool stuff on the Jester King blog:

The same blend of dozens of different stains of Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, native wild yeasts, and souring bacteria that was used in the latest batch of Commercial Suicide was also used in the current batches of Noble King (#11 & #12), Le Petit Prince (#11), Mad Meg (#10), and Wytchmaker (#9), as well as our newest releases, Ambrée and La Vie en Rose, and will serve as Jester King’s house blend for all future primary fermentaion.



Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21443 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 9:33 pm to
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Pellicle porn for anyone who's into that sort of thing.


Awesome!

I need to get my JK starters going and maybe even start another barrel here soon.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43066 posts
Posted on 1/23/14 at 9:56 pm to
quote:

Some cool stuff on the Jester King


I've seen some of that on their facebook. I was hoping to get back out to their brewery this winter but that fell through.
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 11:10 pm to
Finally went over to LA Homebrew today. Night people over there. Had some beer and hung out for about 20 minutes.

It's nice to have a place open that specializes in homebrew. Definitely had a very nice selection of grains.
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57779 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 9:35 am to
quote:

It's nice to have a place open that specializes in homebrew. Definitely had a very nice selection of grains.


Agreed. Finally don't have to worry about shipping during the summer anymore.

Also, the yeast i needed (Wyeast 3711 French Saison) was discounted because it was old. The packet is dated october 2013. I made my starter last night, right now, nothing is going on. What is the viability of my yeast, being that old?

I made a 1 liter starter
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57779 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 9:39 am to
Ok, just went and did this.

LINK

It says i need to make a 2L starter. Right now my viable yeast cells are at 24%. I may just order a pack from AHB.

ETA: Ordered a fresh pack from AHB. So i'll pitch what I got, and by the time my new pack comes in, i'll make a starter and pitch that one too.
This post was edited on 1/24/14 at 9:45 am
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
29803 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 10:00 am to
quote:

I made my starter last night, right now, nothing is going on. What is the viability of my yeast, being that old?


Oct 2013 isn't that old. I've used much older. Let it go a couple days, then step it up again.
Posted by LSUGrad00
Member since Dec 2003
2428 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 10:07 am to
quote:

Oct 2013 isn't that old. I've used much older. Let it go a couple days, then step it up again.


yeah, there should definitely be enough viable cells in the pack to get going, but older packs take some patience and often time multiple steps.
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57779 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 10:39 am to
According to brewer's friend, only 24 million viable cells. I think the goal is 1.93 million. It suggests a second 1.4 l starter to get to that number.

But, i should get my new pack of yeast wednesday to help my brew along.
This post was edited on 1/24/14 at 10:40 am
Posted by LSUGrad00
Member since Dec 2003
2428 posts
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:50 pm to
My porter has started to slow down. It's sitting at 1.033 right now which is about 3-4 points from my target.

Hydrometer sample tasted great. Full bodied like a RIS, but smooth with lots of chocolate and coffee notes.

I'll let the yeast clean this up for a few more days and then off to the keg.
Posted by rds dc
Member since Jun 2008
21443 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 11:35 am to
Anyone brewing this weekend? It has been over a month since my last brew.

I'm going to do a 100% brett ipa next but need to get my hops. Looks like I'll be ordering about 4 or 5 lbs of hops today

I am also considering getting another 15 gal barrel to put a fresh batch of lambic in.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
29803 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 11:36 am to
I'm currently in the middle of the mash. I won't say what I'm brewing because I think everyone already knows.
Posted by BugAC
St. George
Member since Oct 2007
57779 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:07 pm to
Well, almost finished with my mash for my french saison.

Couple things.

My starter still isn't doing anything.

And i am having trouble with mash temps. I was sitting fine at 147 for my mash for about an hour. Had to run to hardware store and when i got back i used my steel paddle (which was cold) in the mash, and my mash temps have stayed at 142/143. Hopefully this won't negatively affect my mash.

Also, i think i used too much mash water. For some reason i looked at another section in beersmith for my mash water, than what i normally look at, and it told me to mash with about 1 gallon more. That coupled with the 1/2 gallon here and there to adjust my mash water temps, and i have a bit too much. Probably will mean lower efficienty.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
29803 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:12 pm to
Weather ended up being great. I'm about to dive back in for brew two of the day. Tart of Darkness clone mashing in now.
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