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re: Homebrewing: In-Process Thread
Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:49 pm to LoneStarTiger
Posted on 1/23/14 at 2:49 pm to LoneStarTiger
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 on 1/23/14 at 3:16 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:
for how long?
7 days
Posted on 1/23/14 at 3:50 pm to BMoney
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 on 1/23/14 at 3:52 pm to BugAC
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.
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 on 1/23/14 at 4:59 pm to turbotiger
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 on 1/23/14 at 9:21 pm to LoneStarTiger
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.
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 on 1/23/14 at 9:33 pm to BottomlandBrew
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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 on 1/23/14 at 9:56 pm to rds dc
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 on 1/23/14 at 11:10 pm to Zappas Stache
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.
It's nice to have a place open that specializes in homebrew. Definitely had a very nice selection of grains.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 9:35 am to SouthOfSouth
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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 on 1/24/14 at 9:39 am to BugAC
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.
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 on 1/24/14 at 10:00 am to BugAC
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 on 1/24/14 at 10:07 am to BottomlandBrew
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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 on 1/24/14 at 10:39 am to LSUGrad00
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.
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 on 1/24/14 at 1:50 pm to BugAC
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.
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 on 1/25/14 at 11:35 am to LSUGrad00
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.
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 on 1/25/14 at 11:36 am to rds dc
I'm currently in the middle of the mash. I won't say what I'm brewing because I think everyone already knows. 
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:07 pm to BugAC
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.
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 on 1/25/14 at 2:12 pm to BugAC
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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