Recent content by BDogD

A whole palate of hops to play with there... Citra maybe?

Thanks for the recipe link TopherM. I'd guess that from the FG, that it wasn't done yet, unless your mash temp was way high (calibrated thermometer?). Fruity flavor is most likely from esters (fermentation temp as suggested by TopherM?), doubt you would get that out of the hops from the original...

I used Irish Moss way back when, usually rehydrated. Then I switched to Whirlfloc - so easy to just drop in that tablet along with some Servomyces. I tried SuperMoss HB, which also works great, but you are supposed to dissolve it in some warm wort before adding. Whirlfloc is the easiest IMO. I...

Need more info about the recipe and process, as the 1st responder suggested. Lots of possible variables here for sweetness, FG and the pineapple that you describe.

I generally don't let it sit much after stirring thoroughly, which I think is more important. I usually open the valve pretty full for 10-15 seconds to clear the line and hose braid, then throttle back to a trickle to let the filter bed set. Then I gradually open the valve during the vorlauf -...

Hey everyone! I've been brewing for 7+ years and love the hobby/obsession and great beer. I've been active, off and on, on other forums and thought I'd try this one too. What has amazed me about all of the forums is the wealth of brewing knowledge and technical knowledge that can be used to...