Recent content by timmystank

Yeah I couldn't tell you why. Just following the recipe. Thanks for the input though, I'll look into it.

I'm doing a Dixie blackened voodoo lager clone and it calls for a protein rest. I've never done one and don't really want to, just wanna know if it's absolutely necessary. The bill is as such, 16# 2 row, 5# 6 row, 1.5# chocolate and .75# C80. I understand that 6 row should get the protein rest...

I'm gonna get a nice 1 gallon measuring cup

It's a rather new thermometer so I haven't checked it and I can't be sure of the mill either. Oh yeah! there was about 1.5-2 gallons left in both the tun and keggle in order for me to get about 5.5 final. I'm thinking this may have a huge part of it.

I use brew pal on my phone and have had success with it in the past. I work at my LHBS and honestly can't say what the measurement is, but can say that I've been fine all the times before. I've never made a beer this big before so it's kinda weird. I don't know if it's possible but could my SS...

So I brewed a raging ***** inspired clone yesterday. An 8.3% ABV, 1.083 expected OG. The grain bill was 12 lb Belgian pale, 2.5 lb Belgian pils and 1.75 crystal 40. So anyways I only got about 55% efficiency leaving me with 5.9% ABV and 79 IBU'S. Much higher IBU than what was expected. Ok, so...

Thanks everyone, I just went with some concentrate that only has ascorbic acid and citric acid in maybe two of the flavors I used. Hope it all works out. I haven't been on here for a long time; not that I haven't been brewing, I just don't sit in front of a computer all day anymore. Anyways...

Anybody know about malic acid (for tartness)?

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm using it in the initial fermentation so I definitely don't want potassium sorbate.

Can anyone tell me what preservatives will inhibit fermentation? Gettin ready to make some cider and I wanna make sure that I don't get concentrate cans that will be no good.

I know its old but thanks yoop, that was exactly what i needed!!!!!

haha, his question was legitimately serious and I believe he thinks that hes really blessing the beer.

Well unless youre a priest or some other legitimate form of religious leader then youre not really blessing anything.

cold crash, cold crash, cold crash

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