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shadows69 · 11-20-2011, 04:00 PM

I second the cascade.

ennis2000000000 · 11-22-2011, 03:55 PM

Just pitched some wyeast Czech pilsner yeast got it at 50 degrees waiting for some fermentation

**lorglath** · 11-23-2011, 02:49 AM

just racked 10 gallons into two kegs after 10 days in primary (no more bubbles). Started around 1.044 and finished the two carboys at 1.004 and 1.005... not as clear as some have reported (i didn't use Gelatin, but I did use Irish Moss at 15 mins left in the boil) but I will see how it looks after another 2-3 weeks of 2nd fermentation in the kegs. I will update with a pic when i put it in a glass.

-Matt

Xalwine · 11-24-2011, 06:19 PM

So I'm currently boiling a 5 gal batch and I accidentally mashed with 5 gal and sparged with 5 as well. So i drained it al Ito my boil kettle, what will happen of I do a 2 hour boil? Anything bad? I'm just rolling with it now so whatever happens happens.

**Schlenkerla** · 11-24-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Xalwine

So I'm currently boiling a 5 gal batch and I accidentally mashed with 5 gal and sparged with 5 as well. So i drained it al Ito my boil kettle, what will happen of I do a 2 hour boil? Anything bad? I'm just rolling with it now so whatever happens happens.

Actually a two hour boil is ok. This boils out all traces of dimethyl sulfide DMS. DMS is common in light beers, ones that have pilsner malt. 90 minutes its required for pilsners. So this won't hurt the beer any.

Boil away....

**Schlenkerla** · 11-24-2011, 07:33 PM

FYI-DMS, in beer makes it taste like cooked vegetables.

Xalwine · 11-24-2011, 08:28 PM

Ugh. Cause of the temps outside, my boil off is taking longer. 3 hour boil today. This is so much fun....

**lorglath** · 11-25-2011, 01:43 AM

lol Xalwine

mongcong · 11-28-2011, 11:10 PM

Would 14 days in primary (@ 66F upstairs) and 14 days bottled (63F in basement) be unrealistic for this one? I wanted to have a light beer ready @ Christmas for company and didn't look at the calendar early enough.
I would really like to be able to present this one (as the feedback has been all good) to the non-homebrew crowd, but not if it isn't at it's prime.

**jtkratzer** · 11-28-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mongcong

Would 14 days in primary (@ 66F upstairs) and 14 days bottled (63F in basement) be unrealistic for this one? I wanted to have a light beer ready @ Christmas for company and didn't look at the calendar early enough.
I would really like to be able to present this one (as the feedback has been all good) to the non-homebrew crowd, but not if it isn't at it's prime.

I think you might get there, but I'd be surprised if they're sufficiently carbed in two weeks at 63*. If anything, bottle them and leave them upstairs at 66*.