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Forum: Brew Science 05-14-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
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Posted By SamBrewer
to me this description fits very good with the...

to me this description fits very good with the use of RO water with low level of salt adiction, or cl/SO4 ratio too hight with very soft water
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-14-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,040
Posted By SamBrewer
Usually this takes me more than 1 hour......

Usually this takes me more than 1 hour... exluding cleaning 9 hour it's about the time you take from mash-in of the first mash to end of chilling process of the second batch
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-13-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,040
Posted By SamBrewer
I've tried to brew 2 beers in the same days 2...

I've tried to brew 2 beers in the same days 2 times.

First time 10gal of mine "american bitter" (the same beer just made with 2 mash, 2 boiling etc.. and than mixed together before pitching)
...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-06-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By SamBrewer
Is always better to have at least a starting...

Is always better to have at least a starting point using pitching calculator. with exirience you will be able to see different kind of yeast bheaviuor depending on the viability of the yeast; but for...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-06-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 205
Posted By SamBrewer
I know that some belgian beers (like delirium...

I know that some belgian beers (like delirium nocturnum) are fermented with different yeast strains. to be honest I don't remember if they use different strains only for primary fermentation or...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-06-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 174
Posted By SamBrewer
3 weeks for primary and 2 weeks for secondary......

3 weeks for primary and 2 weeks for secondary... if the fermentation has not finished yet ( check the gravity of the wort to be able to calculate Attenuation and compare with the one suggested for...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-06-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By SamBrewer
you think that it is infected beacuse the bubbles...

you think that it is infected beacuse the bubbles on the top of the beer just looks like lambik-kind fermentation right? well, maybe it just the effect of CO2 ougasing during dry hop. The bubbles are...
Forum: Brew Science 05-03-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,312
Posted By SamBrewer
When I perform test like this I prefer going to...

When I perform test like this I prefer going to the opposite side... Consider it just a test batch
Forum: General Techniques 05-03-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By SamBrewer
Yes... I agree with you. There is a lot of bad...

Yes... I agree with you. There is a lot of bad advise/info out there but regarding the contradictions we have been talked about it is more relet with pro- homebrewing techniques than beginners.
Forum: Brew Science 04-30-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,312
Posted By SamBrewer
First time I've used RO water I've noticed that...

First time I've used RO water I've noticed that kind of problem too. CaCl2 added in very soft water tend to accentuate that. Using RO water you will find that Cl/S04 ration become critical (something...
Forum: General Techniques 04-30-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By SamBrewer
I'm 100% sure that if , for example, orvall gave...

I'm 100% sure that if , for example, orvall gave you their recipe in details, and explain process and method they use to preduce their beer you wouldn't be able to replicate that beer. Not because...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-29-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By SamBrewer
One question: ahow did you measured the final...

One question: ahow did you measured the final volume of your wort at the end of the boil? maybe it is just a combination of two factors:

- 5.75 G vs 5.25G you should loose something like 3 to 4...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-29-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By SamBrewer
you can use up to 10-12 % of flacked barley to...

you can use up to 10-12 % of flacked barley to try to end up with a very creamy foam effect. It work preatty well only with low carbonation level of the beer. one of my favorite recipe is some kind...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-28-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By SamBrewer
The fisrt thing you whant to understand is: Where...

The fisrt thing you whant to understand is: Where I've lost my efficency? in mashing process or during sparging?

An Iodine test at the end of the mashinr rest can't tell you what is your efficency...
Forum: General Techniques 04-28-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By SamBrewer
the ingredients, the process steps, the treatment...

the ingredients, the process steps, the treatment and the beer itself changed a lot in the last centuries. In my opinion it's a big mistake try to replicate original recipe and procedure, the beers...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-28-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 379
Posted By SamBrewer
American bitter? very light pale red ale...

American bitter?

very light pale red ale brewed using maris otter as the base, biscuit malt and lot of flaked barley. (add some gypsum to the mash water).Low IBU, fermented with wyeast 1056 and...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-28-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By SamBrewer
Hi! adding salt in water is not just a...

Hi!

adding salt in water is not just a matter of pH, the most important thing in my own opinion is the effect on the final beer taste that these addictions give.

I'm actually brewing same...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-26-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,026
Posted By SamBrewer
The temperature is -20°C, for the percentage I...

The temperature is -20°C, for the percentage I trust what is written in Brewitt's article:

"Glycerin is a cryoprotectant. It helps maintain the viability of frozen cells. We have tested final...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-25-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,026
Posted By SamBrewer
Hi everybody! It's been a while since the...

Hi everybody!

It's been a while since the last time I wrote on this thread. I'm continuosly using freezing techniques learned here, and I'd like to report some considerations I made.

FREEZING...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 01-13-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By SamBrewer
Sahti beer: Use the right Juniper!

Hi everybody!

I've recently saw one episode of brewing tv regardind the production of sahti, a finnish beer made with juniper. This video scared me a lot when I saw what kind of juniper they were...
Forum: General Techniques 12-03-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,781
Posted By SamBrewer
What I've noticed is that late hop addictions are...

What I've noticed is that late hop addictions are less intense in hop aroma but they tend to remain into the beer longer compared with dry hop...
Forum: Home Brewing Photo Forum 12-03-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 968
Posted By SamBrewer
Some pics from my last brewday

Here some pictures taken from my last brewsession: Belgian dark strong ale

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315701_4837655821106_1051881005_n.jpg
...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 10-25-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,026
Posted By SamBrewer
Good to know that the solution with lower...

Good to know that the solution with lower glycerine content give the best results.
This means cheaper freezing process and possibility to fill the vials with more yeast!:mug:
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 10-24-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,026
Posted By SamBrewer
So, by looking to your results the best way to...

So, by looking to your results the best way to freezing yeast Is a -20°C and using less glycrol.

sorry but I am a bit confused, when you write "15% glycrole solution" you mean 8% total right?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 10-23-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 49,026
Posted By SamBrewer
I think that maybe I'm overpitching :D Maybe...

I think that maybe I'm overpitching :D

Maybe 2 starters are enought to prepare the yeast to do his job, but anyway the split batch using new yeast vs frozen one I'm shure will tell me if there are...
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