First Attempt at a stout and would like opinion.
Thanks.
5 gallon batch
70% brew house efficiency
14 lb 2-row
0.5 lb Black Patent
0.5 lb Roasted Barley
1 lb Crystal 90 (for sweetness)
1 lb Weyermann Carafa III Special
2 oz Fuggle
1oz 60 min
0.5oz 30 min
0.5oz 10 min...
wait, people don't drink while brewing?
I do not care if it is 6am or 11pm I have at least a beer or two, usually 3-4, typically not more than 6.
Seems appropriate to sip on a beer or two appreciating the beer and creating anticipation for the one you are brewing.
Took the day off of work to brew some beer today.
Lets hope I do not make the same quarts/gallon conversion mistake again and accidentally make an imperial stout!
cheers
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