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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-03-2010, 04:31 AM
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Posted By mahilly
Fermentation temperature = ?

I just batched an Irish Stout using Safale us-05 yeast. The yeast has a temperature range of 59 to 75 F. Can anyone tell me what the expected difference might be in the final beer flavor between...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-15-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By mahilly
Cold crash duration?

I put my fermenter full of brown ale (with S-04 yeast) in the fridge to cold crash on Friday. I'm not sure when I will find time to bottle it. How long can I let it sit in the fridge (@ +/- 42dF)...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-06-2009, 05:09 AM
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Views: 844
Posted By mahilly
I am doing the same thing. My yeast calls for...

I am doing the same thing. My yeast calls for temp range between 59 and 75F. I found that two completely frozen 12 oz water bottles in the igloo each day keeps the beer at a constant 65F. I just...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-30-2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,287
Posted By mahilly
Funny, I bought the exact same ice chest last...

Funny, I bought the exact same ice chest last week for the exact same purpose...had to go against my personal rule of boycotting the Evil Empire, but tough times call for tough measures.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-28-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By mahilly
Aging beer?

I am down to my last three bomber bottles of Scotch Ale (1060 OG) and Hefe (1048 OG). I am going to tuck these away and let them age. What would be the optimum aging time for these beers? How long...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-28-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,967
Posted By mahilly
Get a new thermometer. A candy thermometer is...

Get a new thermometer. A candy thermometer is designed for higher temps. I'm guessing yours has a range from around 80F to 400F? (my wife's does). I use a floating Dairy thermometer that has a...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-09-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 750
Posted By mahilly
Forgive me, what is "RO"?

Forgive me, what is "RO"?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-08-2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 750
Posted By mahilly
Adding ice during cold break

I have read several threads where people suggest ice to cool down wort. Correct me if I am wrong, but if you add ice aren't you just dumping in non-sanitized water, thus increasing the chances of...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-07-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By mahilly
I thought so. Thanks!

I thought so. Thanks!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-07-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By mahilly
Camping stove?

The wife wants me out of her kitchen. I have a 12,000 BTU camping stove in the garage. Will that work for a 5 gal. boil (or 3 gal. boil with 2 gal. top off)? I looked up some turkey fryers and...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 06-05-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By mahilly
Hop substitution?

I have a brown ale recipe that calls for Target and East Kent hops. I also happen to have Centennial and Cascade hops left over from a previous brew day. Are Cascade and Centennial similar enough...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-27-2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By mahilly
Why use lactose in beer?

I did a search but didn't find the answer to this. What is the purpose of adding lactose to beer recipes? Is it just for flavor in certain beer styles, or is there more to it?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-13-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,845
Posted By mahilly
Ahh looks familiar...from BM's Centennial thread...

Ahh looks familiar...from BM's Centennial thread no doubt? I brewed this recipe a couple months ago (except I added some Crystal 10 grains to it). I steeped for 20 mins. in 3.5 gals. which was also...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-13-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,194
Posted By mahilly
Would you recommend the Newcastle recipe...even...

Would you recommend the Newcastle recipe...even if not as a clone but as a good/similar brown ale? I'm looking for a good brown ale recipe that is similar in style to Newcastle. Also, is this a...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-10-2009, 05:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By mahilly
Thanks all for the feedback. I am not...

Thanks all for the feedback. I am not necessarily looking for an exact match to Newcastle. I just want a good brown ale, and since Newcastle is one of my all time favorites, I figured I would just...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-10-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,520
Posted By mahilly
I use Corona bottles and haven't had any issues. ...

I use Corona bottles and haven't had any issues. Out of curiosity I just looked at the difference between one of my empty Coronas and a standard amber long neck (from the LHBS). The lip of the two...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-09-2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,235
Posted By mahilly
If you believe Eric Cartman - YouTube - South...

If you believe Eric Cartman - YouTube - South Park - BJ - this will be the ultimate test of your homebrew's ability to fight off infection.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-09-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By mahilly
AHS Newcastle Clone?

Has anyone brewed AHS's Newcastle clone kit:
Austin Homebrew Supply (http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_452_43_225&products_id=1118&osCsid=edc7416b1f3f01a977d3890a1b0461c1)
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Forum: American Ale 05-05-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3,136
Views: 546,169
Posted By mahilly
Curious - was there any noticeable difference (in...

Curious - was there any noticeable difference (in flavor) between the PM's and AG's?

I have an extract version of this bottled for 3 weeks now. It isn't quite what I was trying for...it...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-04-2009, 04:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,655
Posted By mahilly
Newcastle Clone (extract version)?

Anyone got a good recipe? I couldn't find an extract version with the search.

Edit: Answer: scroll to bottom of this page.

Next topic: why can't the search feature provide these results...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-23-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 193,752
Posted By mahilly
So because why not isn't this thread a sticky? ...

So because why not isn't this thread a sticky? Just wondering.
Forum: American Ale 04-06-2009, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3,136
Views: 546,169
Posted By mahilly
I've got an extract version of centennial in the...

I've got an extract version of centennial in the fermenter at week no. 2, and was planning to let it sit another 1 or 2 weeks. After reading the last few posts, will it improve much if I let it...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-06-2009, 05:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,960
Posted By mahilly
From the link above: "Generally speaking, more...

From the link above: "Generally speaking, more boil liquid volume (i.e.lower boil gravity) will increase the hop utilization when compared with a stronger wort."

Can you achieve the same result as...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-05-2009, 02:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,545
Posted By mahilly
Actually, SN expanded their operation and more...

Actually, SN expanded their operation and more than doubled their output sometime around 97-98 (I was still in school - Chico State - and toured their facility in/around '96 when they were under...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-03-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By mahilly
DOH!!! You're right, Cheeto. I had Beersmith...

DOH!!! You're right, Cheeto. I had Beersmith set on PM not Extract. I changed it and the estimated results are just what you show. Thanks!
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