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Posted on 10/18/13 at 10:30 pm to LoneStarTiger
Brewed a pumpkin stout tonight, efficiency was a little low but everything else was on point.
Posted on 10/18/13 at 10:44 pm to LSUBoo
quote:
Brewed a pumpkin stout tonight, efficiency was a little low but everything else was on point.
How much pumpkin did you use? I was considering brewing tonight but decided to wait and do it tomorrow while getting ready for the game.
Posted on 10/18/13 at 10:47 pm to rds dc
2 cans in the mash. Hit the temp right on but didn't convert all the way I guess.
Might add some pumpkin spice at kegging.
Might add some pumpkin spice at kegging.
Posted on 10/20/13 at 10:32 am to LSUBoo
What size stock pot do y'all recommend for cooking wort? I'm looking at 20quart stainless steel. Thanks
Posted on 10/20/13 at 10:35 am to LSURoss
I have a 10 gallon. Works well. I routinely start out with about 9.25 gallons if wort.
Posted on 10/20/13 at 9:20 pm to rds dc
Finally got around to brewing my 100% brett hoppy wheat. I've gotten lazy about taking readings but put my new hydrometer to work today and got right at 80% efficiency. Now I can go back to not using it 
Posted on 10/20/13 at 9:22 pm to rds dc
80% with BIAB is really good, isn't it?
Posted on 10/20/13 at 9:33 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:
80% with BIAB is really good, isn't it?
I've seen numbers all over the place but more than a few people report getting 80% plus. I was worried about low efficiency when I started but it has never been an issue.
Posted on 10/20/13 at 9:39 pm to rds dc
That's good to hear, you're going to be my BIAB resource when I get around to doing it
Posted on 10/21/13 at 3:23 pm to LoneStarTiger
question for those using refractometers:
what do you use for checking FG?
what do you use for checking FG?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 3:44 pm to LoneStarTiger
Crafting a Christmas Red Ale (IPA)
Let me know your thoughts
82% Maris Otter or 2-row
8% Crystal 60L
4% Caraamber
4% Red Wheat
3% Rye
Hops Target IBU 60-75
I'll develop a schedule when i get home and can use beersmith. But i'd like to use some Mosaic in each addition, and i want to do a 90 minute hop schedule.
Mosaic
Simcoe
Chinook
Cascade
Centennial
Yeast
WLP001
Mash in at 152. Simple Infusion mash.
Let me know your thoughts
82% Maris Otter or 2-row
8% Crystal 60L
4% Caraamber
4% Red Wheat
3% Rye
Hops Target IBU 60-75
I'll develop a schedule when i get home and can use beersmith. But i'd like to use some Mosaic in each addition, and i want to do a 90 minute hop schedule.
Mosaic
Simcoe
Chinook
Cascade
Centennial
Yeast
WLP001
Mash in at 152. Simple Infusion mash.
This post was edited on 10/21/13 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 10/21/13 at 4:15 pm to LoneStarTiger
quote:
question for those using refractometers: what do you use for checking FG?
Still use a hydrometer for FG.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 4:36 pm to s14suspense
Follow up to my recipe, I want the hop profile to be citrusy and piney, in the spirit of christmas. I know SN's celebration ale uses centennial, chinook, and cascade, which is why i'm using them. But i've read that simcoe is very piney, and i really like mosaic a lot. I may not use all those hops, but i'm trying to anticipate a good hop schedule.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 4:40 pm to BugAC
quote:
Follow up to my recipe, I want the hop profile to be citrusy and piney, in the spirit of christmas. I know SN's celebration ale uses centennial, chinook, and cascade, which is why i'm using them. But i've read that simcoe is very piney, and i really like mosaic a lot. I may not use all those hops, but i'm trying to anticipate a good hop schedule.
I could be wrong, but I thought SN Celebration was all Centennial.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 4:43 pm to BMoney
quote:
I could be wrong, but I thought SN Celebration was all Centennial.
Not according to their website.
St. Arnold's Elissa is all cascade, maybe you're thinking of that one?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 8:37 pm to BugAC
Simcoe is very piney and awesome
Posted on 10/22/13 at 7:57 am to LSURoss
quote:
What size stock pot do y'all recommend for cooking wort? I'm looking at 20quart stainless steel. Thanks
I assume that with that size pot, you're brewing with extract and partial boils, OR small batches (2-3 gallons).
If you have ANY desire to brew full boil batches for 5 gallons or more, you would do best getting something at least 10 gallons in capacity.
Posted on 10/22/13 at 7:59 am to Boudreaux35
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If you have ANY desire to brew full boil batches for 5 gallons or more, you would do best getting something at least 10 gallons in capacity.
Do this
I was amazed at the difference going from partial to full boil seemed to make. I had some weird off flavor with my first few batches that stopped when I went to full boil.
Posted on 10/22/13 at 8:27 am to Boudreaux35
Yeah after further review I am now looking for 40q stainless steel. Will go up in price but im finding out I will be way more satisfied. Hopefully my local shop has one and I can brew on sat.
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