Recent content by PaleRider76

I haven’t tried a lager under pressure yet but have heard the same, as well as the beer finishing sooner than not under pressure. I have a pack of Imperial Urkel to use for this purpose when I get some time to do a lager. I have done ales under pressure though. Anecdotal: the things I like about...

I’ve never tried either but want to for my next batch. Gordon Strong has a section on it in his Brewing Better Beer book that is worth a read. The example recipe he gives for that mash technique is the one I’m going to try out. It’s a doppelbock.

Brewed a “not-a-SMASH” Maris Otter with YCH’s Veteran’s Blend hops.

Either way OP, whatever you choose to upgrade, don’t worry too much. It takes the fun out. Did you bottle? Do you hate it yet?

Sounds like you might have a good ER story to tell. Each has its downfall: plastic can harbor bacteria if scratched, glass can easily break, and stainless is expensive.

+1 to the chiller upgrade. I don’t have a plate chiller yet but after a few years of brewing I really want one and have the itch. I’m still using my immersion chiller but it’s significantly better than an ice bath. With my current set up I wouldn’t be able to do an ice bath anymore anyway (10-15...

Ha agreed. I started with a 5 gallon kettle and a bucket. Then a 10 gallon kettle and two buckets. Now I have a 30 gallon boil kettle, 30 gallon mash tun, 9 glass carboys, 2 20 gallon fermenters, 4 kegs.... Good thing my wife also likes beer. That being said, I enjoy the beer I brew a lot more...

I’m using Voss for the first time (also first time using Kveik). Do any of you bottle condition after fermenting with this yeast? I heard it could pose a problem so any advice would be appreciated. I am able to keg and force carb, but I normally do 10 gallon batches and split the batch between...