Recent content by hansning

Was looking for exactly this. OG and attenuation? Tasting notes?

Yeah, I totally understand. Adding a small bit of wort makes sense to PREVENT oxidization, in the sense that it may start up fermentation again which will utilize the oxygen that may have gotten in. For the same reason, I always add a bit of sugar when kegging; eats at the oxygen and even...

Wow, that was kinda sad, but you efforts were admirable. Made me bust out laughing. So, i guess I'll try to Brett my beer and see what happens...

Did you ever pitch the Brett anyway, and if so, how did it turn out?

What about the random "Extra IPA"? I had assumed it was the same as well. Can someone confirm?

I am wondering the exact same thing. Wondering if I left the grains overnight in water, then bring it up to 150F for an hour, then sparging it.. Is there any gains or loss to doing this? My assumption would be that there might be some efficiency gain, but I'm pretty new at this, so I really...

Thanks, I think this is a route I'll go. I do want it closer to the wheat I intended to brew anyway.

Hi seasoned home brewers, I've been lurking for a while, and getting ready now for my second brew, and seeking your wisdoms. I just got some grains from a local HBS who milled my grains all together, and leaves me worried about the ratios. I had set out to make a Winter Wheat from Brooklyn...