Recent content by adromo

Apologize for the back-to-back post. Going back to my Kettle/Vessel size question. Is it safe to assume, since you recommended a 20G eBIAB that I will have no problem boiling a 5G batch in a 20 gallon electric kettle? Additionally, is the same true for a 20G mash tun? Would I encounter any...

Appreciate the reply. Could you enlighten me a little bit more as to why you are recommending an eBIAB rig? I recognize that it would essentially be an in-vessel RIMS during the mash. I am really hoping to avoid the need to lift a bag full of grain out of the pot in order to boil. I also like...

I am in the process of finalizing an electric brewery build. I'm going with a HERMS system, essentially a Kal clone. I have a couple of things I'm still hung up on. First, I'm debating my kettle size. I've been brewing for over 15 years and have always done 5 gallon batches. If possible, when...

Just got my water profile from Ward Laboratories. Thought I would post it here to get peoples thoughts or any advice people may have. I was surprised at how low some of these numbers are. Can anybody look it over and make sure everything looks right? pH 8.1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est...

Yeah, I was wondering about that. The only reason I left some hop additions before 20 minutes was Jamil mentions in his article about hopbursting that if you are making a beer with 50+ IBU's you should still keep some early hop additions so you don't overwhelm other flavors This definitely...

So I thought I would try this with hopbursting but I've only ever hopbursted once before and that was the Jamil's Evil Twin recipe from Northern Brewer. In light of that I would welcome feedback on my recipe which is posted below: Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Boil...

Hi All. I'm putting together a doppel bock recipe and thought I would solicit the boards advice on a recipe review. I've never made a doppel bock before. My plan is to pitch this wort on the yeast cake from a bock that I will brew before hand so I don't anticipate yeast count being an issue. I...

I was wondering about this. I know Utah has some pretty tough laws with respect to alcohol. However, if you look at the Squatters web page, while most of their beers are 4% a couple of them are listed as being higher. FOr example, the IPA is 6%; and Hop Rising is 9%. Are they able to get some...

Hi All. My wife and I will be heading to Salt Lake City, UT Friday for a short vacation. I was wondering if anybody could make some recommendations for brew pubs in the area. A Google search reveals several. I am hoping to figure out which are the "must visit" establishments and which are so...

Thanks for the assistance. Due to time constraints, I ended up using the herb ball, but I will definitely pay attention to see if some of the issues suggested above arise. I took a sample of the beer before adding the hops so I should be able to determine both the effectiveness of the...

Quick question for those out there that have used an herb ball to dry hop. I am on the fence about dry hopping a Bohemian Pilsener that is currently lagering. I originally planned on dry hopping this beer; however, my only experiences up to this point with dry hopping has been adding the hops...

I have never used the EZ water calculator and am trying to use it for the first time for a brew I am going to do today. My basic question is this. According to the instructions, sparge additions are not to be added to the mash but to the boil. Am I understanding this correctly that any...

Thank you all for the advice. I'll probably get started on this in the next hour or so. So it sounds like whether I use a space heater or not the real trick is to prevent the temperature from fluctuating down at all. Sounds like these yeast are quick to go to sleep if they sense a...

Thanks for the advice. I have a couple of follow up questions for clarity. You mention not to worry about the space heater unless the room is too cold. What would you consider to cold? I can either ferment in my basement, which is about 58-60F this time of year, or in my living area, which...

Hi All, I am planning to brew a Belgian Tripel tomorrow and thought I would post my planned recipe and procedures for review and to solicit any advice you might have. This will be my first attempt at a Tripel. I am using Jamil's recipe from Brewing Classic Styles, so I am not to worried...