Recent content by Chaostar

I knw this is an old thread but is that SS wort chiller still available?

1272 is a great yeast. Clean and clear. Probably going to go with it or the 1056. Seems the attenuation can be pretty low on the 1338 and I don't want it to end up too sweet.

Trying to dial in a nice stout with roastiness and chocolate tones. Recipe is for 3 gallons: est OG at 70% eff: 1.105 est IBU: 63 10# Marris Otter 0.5# Flaked Barley 0.5# Chocolate Malt 0.25# Chocolate Wheat 0.25# Special B 0.25# Crystal 40 0.15# Roasted Barley 0.15# Black...

I agree. I just tapped a FF IPA I brewed recently an it came out amazing! I used millennium to bitter. The FF hops are fantastic and I wouldn't want to take away from what they are being lost in the boil. Also, why the change to the crystal? I used 60 and I'm curious for when, because I...

Mine came in recently. Had a few dings and about a three inch gouge in the wall. The welding is smooth on the outside but the inside not so much. Chunks of solder coming through from the outside weld. Havent had a chance to use it yet to check for leaks but I'll try to do so and post some pics...

Trying to put together a something for spring with some zing. i want o use orange zest for flavor and aroma as well as capture some complimentary aroma and flavor using perle and paradise grains. What do you guys think of this five gallon recipe: 10# 2 row 1# C-10 1oz Centennial 8.7%...

I'm wondering about this too. Getting 83 with rager and 46 with Tinseth using original amounts. Targeted just IBUs for adjustents using Rager and came up with 70 but significantly dropped using Tinseth. Called the brewery and the guy I spoke too said he wasnt sure but he was just a brewer's...

When I got the grain bill, all the grains were together. I'm still working on technique to maintain good mash temps. This is only my second all-grain batch. I really appreciate all the input, every opinion helps me to learn more. Mash temps stayed around 148-150 and ended up with 1.062. Not...

Yep, it's a 2.5 gallon batch. I really appreciate everybody's input. I'll stick with the Columbus. Figured nothin would be left but the bitterness and probably good to save the hops I really like for another batch. Just wanted to be sure. Thanks again.

Thanks again!

I'm tempted to just use the warrior to bitter as well to compliment the flavor. What do you guys think?

Originally intended as an IPA, I tried to scale the IBU down a tad so SWMBO can enjoy it as well.........she's learning as I try to get her away from commercial light beer. I really do appreciate your input though.

I am still pretty new to all-grain but trying to develop my own recipies. I had help with the grain bill but wanted to know if I am getting the hops right. Thanks guys..... This is for a 2.5 gallon batch - 2-row Pale Ale - 5.5# Crystal 60L - 0.5# CaraPils - 0.25# Special Roast -...

Sweet, I'm gonna have to look at the rackers software.

Solid point. I have been looking into the BIAB, might be a good route as well. Thanks