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Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 02:50 PM
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Posted By bobbrews
Balance? Go with Extra Light or Light...

Balance?

Go with Extra Light or Light Extract along with some sugar for an IPA. Any balance of sweetness/bitterness will be gauged by the OG and the amount of IBUs.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 05-07-2013, 02:03 PM
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"Wow, what are you doing with all of this...

"Wow, what are you doing with all of this equipment? Making meth?"

"Can you brew me a Pilsner? ... Or how about a Lager if you can't brew me a Pilsner?"

"Ew, why is this beer so cloudy?"

"Is...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:53 PM
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Posted By bobbrews
I used to do this all the time, being that I'd...

I used to do this all the time, being that I'd make a 6 gallon batch in two kettles and my only change was the hops used, but keep addition times and amounts the same. Later, they would ferment and...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:32 PM
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Lol at the dryhop. In general for IPAs above...

Lol at the dryhop. In general for IPAs above 1.063 OG-ish, I use a bare minimum of 2 oz. at 0 for 5 gallon batches. The dryhop should be larger than, or very equal to, the flameout addition. Look at...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:27 PM
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Posted By bobbrews
Really?? I think just the opposite. Pliny uses...

Really?? I think just the opposite. Pliny uses Columbus early on and you can certainly sense that in addition to the late hops. You want that characterful layered hop character and hop focus in an...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:24 PM
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Posted By bobbrews
Whew!! Pricy pricy. Yeah, I also like the...

Whew!! Pricy pricy.

Yeah, I also like the character offered by characterful bittering hops. Magnum is just too clean for me. Columbus or Apollo are my go-to's.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:21 PM
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Views: 216
Posted By bobbrews
Well IPAs are generally light. They aren't brown...

Well IPAs are generally light. They aren't brown or red. But using half of your extract at 60 and half at flameout will darken it a bit more than beersmith says. You want a decent OG at boil start...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By bobbrews
If he can get Simcoe at the same price as...

If he can get Simcoe at the same price as Columbus then why not bitter with it? The only reason I wouldn't bitter with it is if it was $3 or $4 an oz.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 216
Posted By bobbrews
Don't switch out the light DME. I'd even go with...

Don't switch out the light DME. I'd even go with extra light DME. Maris Otter will completely change it. It won't be bad, but it will be more to style with extra light DME and sugar.

Are you...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 216
Posted By bobbrews
Depends on your OG/FG for the total oz. of hops....

Depends on your OG/FG for the total oz. of hops. I wouldn't use 9 oz. hops for 1.053 OG but I would for 1.067 OG. It also depends on what you're seeking from the beer... hop juice with low bitterness...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 01:03 PM
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I would have nixed the carapils since it is...

I would have nixed the carapils since it is already in extract and removed the crystal 60. Try a more simple 60/30/0/DH schedule and don't use orange zest. The 0 min addition should be a 30-60 minute...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 148
Posted By bobbrews
30 IBUs Simcoe @ 60 1.5 oz. mixed Galaxy &...

30 IBUs Simcoe @ 60
1.5 oz. mixed Galaxy & Simcoe @ 10
2.5 oz. mixed Galaxy & Citra @ 0
3.5 oz. mixed Amarillo & Citra @ 7 day dryhop

I like the simple extract malt bill. Shoot for 1.067 to...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-07-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 216
Posted By bobbrews
You're currently at 11% crystal and 11% carapils....

You're currently at 11% crystal and 11% carapils. Cut the crystal by half and nix the carapils completely... it is not needed since it is already included in the DME. IPA's shouldn't have 22% cara-...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-06-2013, 10:39 PM
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Posted By bobbrews
Too sweet and malty... and I wouldn't shoot for...

Too sweet and malty... and I wouldn't shoot for so high an abv
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-06-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By bobbrews
It depends on the type of yeast. For instance,...

It depends on the type of yeast. For instance, detraction of hop character and not performing a diacetyl rest are both non issues if using a clean Cali ale yeast. The hops should still be the star...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By bobbrews
Wait on the secondary until you're an experienced...

Wait on the secondary until you're an experienced brewer with C02 flushing capabilities.

You can technically use a secondary as a novice, but you run the risk of oxygenation, which can make your...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-04-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By bobbrews
Glad you liked it! Yeah, I like my sulfate /...

Glad you liked it! Yeah, I like my sulfate / chloride ratio at 3:1 or 4:1, respectively. It really helps the IPA style to taste better. Next time, try cold crashing with gelatin to solve your...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-02-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 490
Posted By bobbrews
Preposterous!!! ...Aside from the first three...

Preposterous!!! ...Aside from the first three words ;) The problem is not the traditional bitter; it's the human propensity to dislike bitter flavors in general. We tend to prefer sweet, sour, salty,...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-02-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 84
Posted By bobbrews
It depends what you want aroma/flavor-wise.

It depends what you want aroma/flavor-wise.
Forum: Extract Brewing 05-02-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By bobbrews
How about a combo of Citra & Simcoe? I would...

How about a combo of Citra & Simcoe? I would consider upping the dryhop amount to 2-3 oz.

Citra is full of tropical fruit like lychee & mango with some grapefruit on the backend.

Simcoe is full...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-02-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 94
Posted By bobbrews
You don't need to mashout or fly sparge with...

You don't need to mashout or fly sparge with BIAB. Dunk sparge the grain bag into 168 F water to rinse the grains. Let the remainder drain in a bucket with an upside down bowl on the bottom while...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-02-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 210
Posted By bobbrews
We really need to know your batch size and OG to...

We really need to know your batch size and OG to get into specifics. But I would skip the FWH and go with a traditional bitter. If bitterness bothers you, simply use less for your first addition. FWH...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-02-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 93
Posted By bobbrews
For your goals, an APA with balanced malt and hop...

For your goals, an APA with balanced malt and hop focus would be fine. 1.050 OG is good with 40-45 IBUs. Try to attenuate down to 1.010 FG, preferably lower. This increases drinkability and makes the...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-01-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By bobbrews
Take a look at WLP003 German Ale Yeast too. I...

Take a look at WLP003 German Ale Yeast too. I don't believe Wyeast has an equivalent.

Good for Kölsch, Alt, and German style Pale Ales. Strong sulfur component will reduce with aging. Clean, but...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 05-01-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By bobbrews
There are wheat IPAs where you taste wheat...

There are wheat IPAs where you taste wheat (Lagunitas SS which is 50% wheat)... and then there are IPAs with 4-10% wheat in the grist. The latter example is not for flavor. It's more about head...
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