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Forum: Brew Science 03-01-2013, 12:33 AM
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Posted By Breweralex
Xylanase is denatured during the kilning phase of...

Xylanase is denatured during the kilning phase of the malting process. If any does survive, it will be destroyed quickly in the mash due to its heat sensitivity.
Forum: Brew Science 02-15-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,486
Posted By Breweralex
I know this is a really old thread. I am writing...

I know this is a really old thread. I am writing this from UC Davis coming up on 4 weeks in out of my 18 week program, so any writing like this is great practice for my big exam, bare with me:
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Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 10-14-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By Breweralex
Results: for a 5 gallon batch I ended up using...

Results: for a 5 gallon batch I ended up using 0.25 grams of ghost chili flakes. (See attached pic). The IPA base beer was good and the heat from the chilies was subdued by the alcohol content and...
Forum: Brew Science 09-30-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Breweralex
Damn auto correct, I hope you all know I meant to...

Damn auto correct, I hope you all know I meant to write Davis in the thread title.
Forum: Brew Science 09-30-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Breweralex
Attending UC David

Hey all,

I am attending UC Davis' Master Brewer Program in January. I am wondering if there are any UCD grads here that could give me any advice before courses start.
Thanks,
Alex
Forum: Label Display & Discussion 08-08-2012, 04:28 PM
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Views: 517,941
Posted By Breweralex
I made this for my brother's wedding... a beer...

I made this for my brother's wedding... a beer themed wedding. It was marvelous!
Forum: General Beer Discussion 08-02-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,821
Posted By Breweralex
There was a time a couple years back where the...

There was a time a couple years back where the six-pack carrier had a pull out handle (kind of like in a popup book) that when pulled revealed "WHO-GAR-DEN" under the handle.
Forum: Brew Science 06-24-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By Breweralex
Refractometers are for OG only. It works by the...

Refractometers are for OG only. It works by the refraction of light by dissolved sugars. Other dissolved compounds will also refract the light. For example alcohol. Alcohol actually refracts light in...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-01-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By Breweralex
Just creep readjusting up so you don't over...

Just creep readjusting up so you don't over shoot. Easier to get more gas in the beer than out of it.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-01-2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By Breweralex
Let it "settle" with valves open and attached to...

Let it "settle" with valves open and attached to the keg, let it creep up, then back it down.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-01-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By Breweralex
How long are your beer lines? If your running a 2...

How long are your beer lines? If your running a 2 foot line, 11 psi will be a bit high
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 05-22-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 389
Posted By Breweralex
I would pull the dip tube (called a spear in a...

I would pull the dip tube (called a spear in a sanke keg). This will allow you to clean and fill the keg a lot easier. Also you should attach your coupler to the spear when it's out and dunk the...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-22-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By Breweralex
Ok, so I did my test last week using 1/2 gal of...

Ok, so I did my test last week using 1/2 gal of water and a bit of high octane spirits a friend makes. I measures out 0.1 grams of ghost chili flakes, added them to the water, shook and let sit for a...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 05-20-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 389
Posted By Breweralex
He means attach the coupler. The problem with his...

He means attach the coupler. The problem with his response is that most people only know of using a hand pump to serve out of a snake keg. He is referring to the connector that bars use. It has a gas...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 05-09-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 212
Posted By Breweralex
Most likely a problem with the probe. They sell...

Most likely a problem with the probe. They sell replacements that are easily installed. Also, are you opening your keezer often? Do you have your probe submerged in liquid,
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-26-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By Breweralex
I do have a super accurate scale in my yeast lab,...

I do have a super accurate scale in my yeast lab, I'll measure out 1/5 of what i'm thinking and try it in water. I may have to scale it down further so I can add some vodka to mimic the alcohol...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-26-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By Breweralex
Ghost chili IIPA

Today I am brewing my first imperial IPA utilizing ghost chili flakes, I am wondering if anyone has experience with this. I am thinking 1/4oz of the flakes in secondary with my dry hop addition
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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-09-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Breweralex
Belgian Wit... A lot of beers are brewed with...

Belgian Wit... A lot of beers are brewed with wheat but not hefeweissen/wheat yeast. A lot of belgium and other beers are brewed with wheat. American IPAs Brewed with wheat have been gaining...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 04-06-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 907
Posted By Breweralex
Go electric.... Even less expensive and also...

Go electric.... Even less expensive and also never runs out!
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 03-30-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Breweralex
My restaurant uses these to chill our soups. They...

My restaurant uses these to chill our soups. They are a lot faster than just throwing the batch into our walk in fridge, but would not be fast enough for wort. If they were stainless instead of...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-19-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Breweralex
A lot of microbreweries will perform what's...

A lot of microbreweries will perform what's called a "forced wort test" where a small amount (1-2 liters) of wort is set aside before adding yeast, then a gravity reading is taken, yeast is pitched,...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-15-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 481
Posted By Breweralex
Early dry hopping can lead to less perceived...

Early dry hopping can lead to less perceived effect of the hops. This is due to volatile oils being carried out of the fermentor by CO2.

If you aren't hip to effective dry hopping, never use...
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