Recent content by tngolfer

I'm glad to hear others have noticed the fresh hops difference between their clones and Levitation. I have tried this twice already and am trying it my third time as I type. The first two times I used Jamil's adjusted recipe and my beers never mellowed to a point where I could say I cloned it...

I dry hopped a Stone Levitation clone with 1.5 oz of Amarillo for 17 days and it picked up a veggie taste. It was bottled 3.5 weeks ago and the taste has calmed somewhat but it is still there. I think 7-10 days is ideal.

I agree with toning down the crystal. I would wouldn't use the partial simcoe and Amarillo in the 60 min. I would use more warrior to get you to your desired bitterness and save the simcoe and Amarillo for flavor/aroma additions. FWIW- I try to make my hop additions equal to round ounces as...

The yeast companies will do everything to make sure their best product is available to the consumer. I rehydrate per the directions and would recommend doing the same. +1 OP: I've used Notty on 3 or 4 different batches and have had bubbling in my airlock within 8 hours each time. If your...