Recent content by jetsfan4ever80

I'll be using the same Munich malt as you (20L is tough to find.) Besides from the color, I wouldn't anticipate it changing the beer much.

Brewed this yesterday. My efficiency numbers were horribly bad, but it was my first All Grain (BIAB) attempt; I learned a lot from the experience. I loved the lime smell from the wort once it was finished. Looking forward to kegging this one - hopefully my poor efficiency won't negatively impact...

Used the bag for the first time yesterday. I was really impressed with how sturdy it was. Being my first BIAB, my efficiency numbers were horrible, but that's due to my own incompetency, not the bag.

I had a question in regards to the mash temperature. This will be my first attempt at doing an All Grain brew (specifically BIAB) and when I put the ingredients into BeerSmith, it recommended a mash temperature of 148 instead of 158. This may be a dumb question, but which mash temperature should...

Thanks. I just placed my order. Can't wait to try it out.

Wilserbrewer, does the "Grand Slam" package include two hop bags and two hop socks, or one of each? Just wanted to confirm before I went ahead and purchased. Thanks a lot!

Same here. I should probably be there by 8.

I'm in Brick. I'm probably going to be meeting up with the guys in this thread - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f216/anyone-interested-starting-home-brew-club-toms-river-area-378624/

Does brown sugar alter the taste at all in comparison to typical priming sugar?

Alright, so it sounds like I'll be leaving it out. I appreciate the suggestions. I guess I'll now have some extra brown sugar on hand for baking or something, lol.

Around 10 days ago I cooked up an Oatmeal Stout - it's currently fermenting. The recipe called for brown sugar in the boil, and like the fool that I am, I forgot to add it. I didn't think it was that big of a deal and would be fine without it, but I read some instances of people adding brown...

That sounds pretty good. 7:30 might be a little early for me, but I would probably make it by 8. So how many people are you looking at so far?

I'm in Brick and was interested in finding a club. I'm a relatively new brewer, but wouldn't mind getting together with some people.

Just out of curiosity, did you find any clubs? I'm in the Southern Monmouth/Northern Ocean County area.

I'm referring to the Malta itself, not the yeast starter - I suppose it's personal preference as to the quality of the smell... I've done some research on decanting, and haven't found clear directions on the proper methods of decanting. It's probably a stupid question, but I know that I am...