Recent content by Seneca

I had a little problem with this beer. I was wondering if anyone knows the effects of my screw-up. During the partial mash part of the process I started the mash at 130 for 30 min. Then I raised it up to 150 and the trouble began. My thermometer starting going nuts, every few seconds jumping...

No reason in particular. I'm new to partial-mash recipes. This would be my second partial. It's the method I learned from reading "The Complete Joy of Homebrewing". If there's any other suggestions I am open to them.

I am making a Cream Ale using left over ingredients. It may not be perfect but I was wondering what people thought. Partial Mash 1 lb 2 Row Pale (US) 1 lb Flaked Maize .5 Carapils 115 degrees for 20 min. 150 degrees for 10 min. 156 degrees for 20 min (or until all starch is...

I plan on making an irish stout in the next few weeks and I have been looking long and hard for anything I can do to help achieve the creamy mouthfeel one would get from drinking an irish stout on tap or with a widget. Obviously, nothing I do will be quite the same as a stout served with...

I went to the store today and looked at the chocolate in the baking aisle. I thought that baker's chocolate and cocoa powder were the same thing, however I realized that baker's chocolate is a brand and cocoa powder is a type. The baker's chocolate (unsweetened) comes in a 8 oz bar and under...

Hello All, I am attempting to make a Chocolate Stout. I would like it to be a smooth stout, think Murphy's with a bit of a chocolate favor. Im open to any suggestions/critiques/additions. Sweet Chocolate Stout 3.7 lbs Coopers Hopped Stout--60 min 3 lbs Dark DME--60 min ½ oz...

I am new to the forum; relatively new to home brewing. I've brewed about 5 batches. The first one came out great, the second one was decent, and after that it went down hill quickly. Two of them tasted terrible (may have been sanitation problems), and the last one was ruined by an insane...