I was thinking it was a PH issues as well. You mashed with alot of dark malts as well as added 2 tsp of gypsum. Both those things reduce the PH of the water. I am not sure if that is exactly what the problem is, but it is something to think about.
Todd
Yes, you could malt your own barley. I have never done it, but it seems easy if you have to do it. Here is an article from BYO: http://***********/feature/284.html
This is what I do so I can still use the kitchen stove and do full AG brewing. I have a 7 gallon cooler for a mash tun so the gravity of the beer I do is somewhat limited.
The only thing that would force me to brew outside is if my wife continues to complain about the smell of the hops when...
Hello,
I have been brewing for about 5 years and can't seem to stop. I have about 15 AG brews under my belt and about as many Extract ones as well. I like aquiring as much information as I can about brewing.....and giving some where I can.
Hope to talk to you all soon.
Cheers:mug:
Todd