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I've used something similar. Like Erik says, this is intended for color correction. It's used in such small amounts that it doesn't contribute any flavor or aroma. But honestly, it's much easier (and cheaper) to color-correct with black malt.

This. Also, Metropolitan is great.

In addition to the LHBS already mentioned, 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply in Elkhart (Indiana) is top notch. I know it's not in Chicagoland, but depending where you're at in the city, it's not a bad drive.

I'm typically at 6-7 hours (including cleanup) for a 7-gallon all-grain batch on propane.

I just tapped a pale ale that I did with Star Party and am generally pleased with the results. Grain bill was 84% Golden Promise, 8% light Munich, and 8% C60 with an OG of 1.056. Hops were all Cascade T-90. Scott Janish wrote about mash-hopping at a rate of up to two pounds per bbl. Two would...

I've used the Prostejov in my pils and dark lager recipes and have been happy with the results. I don't have a spec sheet, but I get 81-82% mash efficiency with single infusion at 150F, so I'm assuming it's highly modified.

Same here. I've done a Foreign Extra Stout clone and pulled about half a quart of wort out of the kettle, about 10 minutes into the boil (before any hop additions). I put it in a covered saucepan, cooled it to room temperature, and pitched a vial of L. plantarum. Let it work for a couple of...

Late to this thread, but I've got a question for @Northern_Brewer or anyone else who's used brewer's caramel. I picked up a bottle of the Brupaks 33,000 EBC caramel a while back and have experimented with adding it during the boil for some recipes and at racking for others. In either case, the...

Glad to be here. I live in north central Indiana and have been brewing for around 10 years. I'm secretary of the local homebrew club (Michiana Extract & Grain Association). I've been on a lager kick as of late (my favorite styles being Czech), but also really enjoy English and Scottish pale ale...