I'm taking the concise course now, I was using it as a stepping stone to get into the associates program and I'm glad I did. There are some concepts that may be taken for granted in later courses. If you've never worked at a commercial brewery this is where to start.
I wasn't a fan of this recipe when I did it. I didn't decoct though either, just a protein rest the bringing it up to sacch rest. I also fermented this mid 60's
In case you haven't heard there is a new homebrew/craftbeer club in Delaware, I believe they will be meeting at Fordham/Old Dominion in Dover, and the first meeting is coming soon. More info at http://WWW.BPBREWERS.COM
Figured I would show you my first year hops, picture is over a week old though. Chinook, Cascade, Sterling L to R. Also I would like it if people could critique my trellis... This took me like an hour to put together.
Could you explain your kettle setup a little more please? What kind of kettle, where you got it from (I'm in the market for a larger kettle) The thermowell currently attached is a weldless set up that fits 1/4" npt? I must not be picking up what your putting down.