Recent content by mayflychucker

I've noticed it needs a lot of headspace and it takes a fairly long time to finish. Also, the activity tends to cycle for a few days after it gets going - even with strictly controlled temps. It makes great beer, though. It became my favorite Belgian strain after the first batch.

Me too, please!

It may be OT, but considering the varied life lessons it teaches a person, flyfishing is always relevant to a conversation! Having guided a few western states and AK, I can rightfully be accused of getting around, but I'd probably trade all of those experiences for 1 trip to Mongolia! I've...

No problem. Please report back post-brewing. NB mentions geraniol - maybe hibiscus has this in it? The fishing's good - provided you have a decent double haul. It can get a bit breezy around here.

NB re-released their Folly this year and I had it for the first time. It's a great beer and the only one I've ever had with such a strong rose aroma. http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=7a0e39d4-77f0-47bd-9eb6-2e660e3886c7 Maybe they'd be willing to push you in the right direction if...

Colder liquids hold more gas in suspension, so you might just be seeing your beer 'let go' of some co2. Also, you might have triggered an increase in fermentation by raising the temp. Only way to know is to take another gravity reading at end of d-rest. My guess is a combo of the 2. You could...

I'd make a starter. That yeast has lost a lot of viability since Dec. A second smack pack might be just as old as the first, so you'd still be under-pitching. Besides, a starter would be much faster and cheaper than ordering another yeast pack.

Yes, but thankfully she hasn't decided to reproduce those in a recent decade. Oh, who am I trying to kid......I'd still look. Back on topic: http://www.fs.fed.us/outdoors/naturewatch/implementation/FishWatch/Incubator.pdf

Betty White nude

Double Decoction

I'd age it on oak. The tannins will balance the sweetness. I just did this with a porter that I screwed up and it worked well.

Cool. Would you mind passing along a recipe or three? I'd be as interested as the OP is. My books don't cover it and I'm finding that some HB stores don't stock it.

Hey OP- Check out Yooper's Oatmeal Stout recipe. She says that the black barley gives it a unique quality (I'm sure she's right). This is next on my 'to brew' list. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f68/yoopers-oatmeal-stout-210376/

This is what I do. Works great.

A couple of pics might help us get a feel for the place.:p