Could the nail polish aftertaste be strong alcohol flavor? I have a few fermenters that I just recently tested the gravity on and all 3 showed readings under 1.010... They taste fine to me but I'm gonna put them in kegs tomorrow.. I'm somewhat worried, but I'm hoping I just had great...
Do I need to do a protein rest like my buddy is telling me? He says: 3.0g for 30 mins @ 122F, then strike 3.0 more gallons for 30 mins again @190F to bring the temp up. Then add ANOTHER 3.0g at boiling temp for final 15 mins of mash.
Then suggesting boilin range water for 2.5gal...
Looking to do an Oatmeal stout for a buddy's wedding. Never brewed nor had the urge to brew a stout! Already created and purchased a recipe for his request. See recipe below.. No idea on mashing/ starting techniques as i have only done simple mash steps ans batch sparking technique since be been...
Go for it and don't look back.. Although you learn good habits while extract brewing.. I did extract for about 12 batches and now I wish I had done it sooner