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re: Homebrewing: In-Process Thread
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:29 pm to BottomlandBrew
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:29 pm to BottomlandBrew
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'm about to dive back in for brew two of the day
Must have gotten an early jump on things. I'm sparging now. My wort tastes good. About to take my pre-boil gravity.
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Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:25 pm to BugAC
Mash efficiency measured at 72%. Just as i figured. Added too much water during mash. Should still make a great beer though. Plus i have to add the turbinado to the boil, that will help in getting my fg to desired range.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:25 pm to BugAC
Mash efficiency measured at 72%. Just as i figured. Added too much water during mash. Should still make a great beer though. Plus i have to add the turbinado to the boil, that will help in getting my fg to desired range.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:46 pm to BugAC
Couldn't pass up brewing today. Black ipa in the works
First wort hoping
First wort hoping
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:48 pm to BottomlandBrew
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BottomlandBrew
Did you get my email about ordering East coast yeast? Hopefully so.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 4:33 pm to Fratastic423
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Fratastic43
Better luck this time.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 4:44 pm to Fratastic423
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Did you get my email about ordering East coast yeast? Hopefully so.
Just saw it. Looks like everything is gone except a couple C's. I just sent him an email. We'll see.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 5:52 pm to s14suspense
Everything has gone perfectly. Have about 10 more degrees to chill and will be finished in almost record time. Amazing day to be outside.
I'll buy one of the yeast from you BottomlandBrew. I should have jumped on it and not shyd away from ordering 3 wild yeasts
I'll buy one of the yeast from you BottomlandBrew. I should have jumped on it and not shyd away from ordering 3 wild yeasts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 6:41 pm to Fratastic423
Just finished up with everything. A saison and Tart of Darkness clone got brewed today. I played around with my crush and used my new false bottom. Ended up with 81% on the sasion, and 79% on the ToD clone. that's a good 10% or so higher than normal. I drained the hot ToD clone directly into the whiskey barrel. We'll see what happens.
Frat, I'll let you know if I hear back from the guy on the yeast. Nothing as of yet.
Frat, I'll let you know if I hear back from the guy on the yeast. Nothing as of yet.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 8:10 pm to BottomlandBrew
Finished up about 1.5 hours ago. Brew day went well. 5.5 gallons of brew with an og of 1.057. Target was 1.056.
Mash eff at 72.2%. Brew house efficiency of 75%.
Got my fermwrap hooked up to temp controller and it is working perfectly.
Only problem is my yeast may underperform due to the age. Have another pack getting here Wednesday.
Mash eff at 72.2%. Brew house efficiency of 75%.
Got my fermwrap hooked up to temp controller and it is working perfectly.
Only problem is my yeast may underperform due to the age. Have another pack getting here Wednesday.
This post was edited on 1/25/14 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 1/25/14 at 8:38 pm to BottomlandBrew
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Tart of Darkness clone got brewed today
When do you think this will be ready to drink? I'll be interested to compare it to my 100% brett baltic porter. I'm going to let it sit for a couple or few more months but it already has a very nice tartness to it.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 10:09 pm to rds dc
I haven't the slightest idea. My first time using Roselare. I'll let it go until I like it. Hopefully my barrel hasn't picked up and bad funk.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 10:29 pm to BottomlandBrew
If fermentation is any indication of a quality beer then I am in great shape. I have never had fermentation kick off as crazy as my beer today. I pitched on a yeast cake, which I do often, left the house, came back under 4 hours later and a half gallon of beer is on the flow of my freezer. It was a fing volcano of yeast. It smells fantastic though. Lots of late addition hops will do that.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 10:42 pm to Fratastic423
Better on the floor than on the ceiling. 
Posted on 1/25/14 at 10:48 pm to BottomlandBrew
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Hopefully my barrel hasn't picked up and bad funk.
What size barrel do you have? I've seen some 20L ones but people want like a $100 for those and I can get a full size wine barrel for $125. I would really like to get a 7.5 or 10 gallon oak barrel for fermenting in and another one around that size for long term aging. I have the room (3rd car garage) for a couple full size wine barrels but am worried about keeping them cool during the brutal Texas summer. If I could figure that out then I would pull the trigger.
Posted on 1/25/14 at 11:29 pm to rds dc
I have a 5 gallon whiskey barrel. Used it once before, but I kind of let it go after that. I've done everything I can to try and get anything harmful out of there. A big barrel would be nice, but I can't brew anywhere near that much to fill one. That assumes my space isn't an issue, which it is for me. It'd have to be a club brew for me to fill a 55 gal barrel. The 5 gallon is a really nice size for me. Keep your eye open. They come on the market every now and then. I think mine was $79. Can't remember exactly. Someone else might as we picked them up that the same time from Brewstock.
Posted on 1/26/14 at 10:29 am to BottomlandBrew
Well, it appears I may not need that other pack of yeast. Lots of krausen and the blowoff tube is bubbling
Posted on 1/26/14 at 11:29 am to BugAC
Brew day! Time to make the next batch in the Crosscut Single Hop Pale Ale Series. This round I will use El Dorado hops. The description says they offer flavors that are candy-like, pineapple, pear and stone fruits.
I've had a single hop pale using them before, from Black Market, and it was fantastic. Wouldn't be surprised if these are the next trendy hops, like Mosaic is now.
If heaven has a smell, this is it
I've had a single hop pale using them before, from Black Market, and it was fantastic. Wouldn't be surprised if these are the next trendy hops, like Mosaic is now.
If heaven has a smell, this is it
This post was edited on 1/26/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 1/26/14 at 2:42 pm to LoneStarTiger
Target OG: 1.052
Actual OG: 1.052
$
Next time I make this I am going to estimate about 1.5 gallons of trub loss. There is so much junk in the bottom of the kettle I'm having a hell of a time getting to 5 gallons
Actual OG: 1.052
$
Next time I make this I am going to estimate about 1.5 gallons of trub loss. There is so much junk in the bottom of the kettle I'm having a hell of a time getting to 5 gallons
This post was edited on 1/26/14 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 1/26/14 at 2:47 pm to LoneStarTiger
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Target OG: 1.052
Actual OG: 1.052
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