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re: Homebrewing: In-Process Thread
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:20 pm to Kim Jong Ir
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:20 pm to Kim Jong Ir
Three tiered
Doughed in
Doughed in
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Posted on 8/3/14 at 5:05 pm to Zappas Stache
Less than stellar mash execution. Screwup #1-I am using a mash tun kettle on a burner for the first time. Mashed in a bit high ..156...but got it down to 152 by adding 1/2 gal of cool water. Temp dropped to 150 at 25 minutes so fired up the burner. Let it heat for 5-7 minutes with no temp rise per my thermometer. Cut flame off and Stirred mash and went to make a sandwich. Came back 15 minutes later and temp was at 160. Screwup #2....Drained wort and put sparge water in....left valve of mash tun open so sparge went through grains and directly into boil kettle. I usually let it rest for 15 minutes. I haven't even started boiling yet. 
Posted on 8/3/14 at 5:42 pm to Zappas Stache
Would drink
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:41 pm to Tiger Ryno
It'll be a muricle if this one turns out.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:15 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:
I am going to pull off 2.5 gallons of this IPA wort, before boiling and hop additions, to try a sour. I have dregs from a JK Atrial Rubicite and an Avery Brett.
For 2.5 gallons? Probably no starter, just dump the dregs in and give it some time. I've never messed with any Avery stuff but I've had really good success with JK dregs in the past.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 7:39 am to rds dc
The wort that I have souring from a JK dreg looks awesome. The taste does not reflect the appearance though. Very little sourness/funk at the moment. Will have to let it sit longer than anticipated apparently.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 8:13 am to Fratastic423
My JK dregs beer took a long while to start getting funky. Up until then it was just a little weird.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 8:37 am to BottomlandBrew
Do you ever pump co2 into the carboy to fight off O2? Or is that an irrational fear?
The saison I have in the barrel with the mega dreg starter is starting to hit it's stride. Really pleasant, citrisy and tart. Hopefully will be finishing up in the next couple of weeks.
The saison I have in the barrel with the mega dreg starter is starting to hit it's stride. Really pleasant, citrisy and tart. Hopefully will be finishing up in the next couple of weeks.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 8:42 am to Fratastic423
I didn't do anything. it was before I had done any real research. I put the wort in the carboy, added the dregs, and closed it up. It's been opened a couple times since then, so I'm sure it's had some oxygen in there, but I've yet to see a pellicle form.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 9:00 am to BottomlandBrew
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but I've yet to see a pellicle form.
I have a nice pellicle, so was really surprised with the lack of funk yesterday.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 10:05 am to Zappas Stache
quote:
It'll be a muricle if this one turns out.
my last two batches turned out, yours will be fine
Posted on 8/4/14 at 10:13 am to LoneStarTiger
Did your trainwreck of a BW turn out okay?
Posted on 8/4/14 at 10:26 am to BottomlandBrew
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Did your trainwreck of a BW turn out okay?
yep, it's drinking pretty nicely here lately. Finally cleared up a little too.
was certainly happy to have my efficiency jump up to a much better level on Saturday. I even ended up with less boil-off than normal, because despite being about 5 points higher than estimated pre-boil, it was only 1 point higher post-boil.
This post was edited on 8/4/14 at 10:29 am
Posted on 8/5/14 at 10:40 am to LoneStarTiger
I bottled my Night Owl Coffee Stout yesterday. Took a reading. ABV is at 6.9% with 62.5 IBU's. It tastes great. Before adding the coffee i was concerned that the stout might have been a little too sweet. However, after adding, it definitely cuts down the sweetness and adds some roastiness to the stout. This one should be good, given that i carbonate it correctly. Now to wait.
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 1:19 pm to BugAC
Looks good...
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:10 pm to s14suspense
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:17 pm to BugAC
That looks great!
Posted on 8/5/14 at 3:05 pm to SouthOfSouth
Has anyone used Gigayeast yet? As mentioned earlier, i was planning on using some for my next brew. Planned on using the Vermont IPA. It says that the gigayeast packs require no starters, as they are already viable with 200 billion cells.
Posted on 8/6/14 at 8:40 am to BugAC
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It says that the gigayeast packs require no starters, as they are already viable with 200 billion cells.
Yep, All 200 billion cells are up and ready to rock.
Obviously you may still need a starter depending on the gravity of your beer
My DIPA brewed with GigaYeast Vermont IPA yeast...
Posted on 8/6/14 at 9:53 am to LSUGrad00
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My DIPA brewed with GigaYeast Vermont IPA yeast..
The package states that it has slightly lower attenuation than a california ale strand. How did your DIPA finish? I know it's a little different being a bigger beer. I would just like my IPA to finish around 1.012, and wonder if maybe i should just try their norcal yeast.
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