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Forum: Pilsner 04-13-2013, 05:31 PM
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Posted By truekey
Also since its extract the efficiency is going to...

Also since its extract the efficiency is going to be much higher. Like 90% or above I'd imagine.

This has been aged for four weeks in bottles now and I have to say, it came out a bit estery for...
Forum: Pilsner 04-13-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,817
Posted By truekey
I scaled down in I brewmaster what my recipe was....

I scaled down in I brewmaster what my recipe was.

Saphir Pils

Style: Unassigned OG: 1.036
Type: FG: 1.009
Rating: 0.0 ABV: 3.54 %
Calories: 117 IBU's: 47.69
Efficiency: 70 % Boil Size:...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-14-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3,117
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Posted By truekey
I would invest in ibrewmaster or beersmith. They...

I would invest in ibrewmaster or beersmith. They will automatically scale recipes for you.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-03-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2,527
Views: 52,954
Posted By truekey
3 gallons pilsner, 2 gallons porter, 1 gallon...

3 gallons pilsner, 2 gallons porter, 1 gallon orange wheat, 3 gallons hard cider

9 gallons so far... But I just started back in November last year.
Forum: Pilsner 02-20-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,817
Posted By truekey
I just made this. Went straight for the regular...

I just made this. Went straight for the regular ingredients but I scaled it down to 3 gallons. Didn't have pure clover honey so I used a blend of a few types, didn't have the right pilsner yeast so I...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-14-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By truekey
I haven't had any spills or issues since all the...

I haven't had any spills or issues since all the suggestions above.


Just thought I'd note since I do smaller batches of 1-3 gallons that I don't soak my bottles in sanitizer. It seems faster...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 02-14-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By truekey
Also those hop additions are for three or five...

Also those hop additions are for three or five gallon?
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 02-14-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By truekey
Awesome. This is going to be my first 3 gallon...

Awesome. This is going to be my first 3 gallon all grain.


Any thoughts on mash temps? Probably in the lower numbers? 30 min at 140ish, 10 at 158, mash out 165?

My local brew shop has a...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 02-14-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By truekey
Looking to clone Brooklyn Pilsner

This is one of my all time favorite lighter beers. Super crisp and a little grassy.

Brooklyn website says german 2-row malt, Perle and Hallertauer hops.

From site: "We ferment Brooklyn Pilsner...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-31-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By truekey
Did one gallon today and I switched tubes. No...

Did one gallon today and I switched tubes. No issues with the siphon at all, must have had an air gap in the last one. Almost no spills. I found putting all the bottles close and just moving the wand...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-30-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By truekey
It's a three gallon carb but I left so,e head...

It's a three gallon carb but I left so,e head space in there. Whew.

Bubbles are super white and foamy.

The only reason I bothered asking is because of the strawberries I added. I realize...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-30-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 191,099
Posted By truekey
Guys I caved in and got a three gallon carb and...

Guys I caved in and got a three gallon carb and im looking to buy a 5 gallon brew pot. But my two one gallon carboys will always see some action.

I was getting bummed that I was only making 10-12...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-30-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By truekey
Possible fruit infection?

Doing a three gallon batch of a strawberry cider. I used a pound of frozen strawberries in the primary and I also always add yeast nutrient (the recommended amount per gallon) and I've never seen...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-30-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By truekey
This is awesome advice. I found my tube fits...

This is awesome advice. I found my tube fits loosely on my auto siphon, so that could be an issue. Just want to keep everything as zen as possible.

Time to go to the LHBS and get some new tubing....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-28-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By truekey
Bottling by yourself... how do you do it?

So I just bottled an IPA and I had a hell of a time getting a siphon going, then a hard time going from bottling bucket to bottles. I just feel like I need more hands.

I was only bottling a one...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-17-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 191,099
Posted By truekey
Grats! One gallon is super easy to get full boil,...

Grats! One gallon is super easy to get full boil, full utilization. It's a little time consuming for not much beer but its also much cheaper and low risk :)
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-17-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By truekey
Update in the weakest beer ever: tried one again...

Update in the weakest beer ever: tried one again after bottling for a week. It's not stronger but it tastes a bit more drinkable. Time seems to heal most things.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-17-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 191,099
Posted By truekey
Sounds okay to me. I'd just be extra cautious...

Sounds okay to me. I'd just be extra cautious cleaning that turkey baster.


Today, even though this isn't a good thing, I'm particularly proud. I got beer fermenting so hard right now I got some...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-16-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 191,099
Posted By truekey
Made a 1 gallon partial mash batch today. Amber...

Made a 1 gallon partial mash batch today. Amber DME, Vienna and crystal 60 malts. I decided to be brave and did a hydrometer reading before I dumped the rest into my primary. 1.060... Hoping to get...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-16-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 191,099
Posted By truekey
I'm always scared to pour back in but I really...

I'm always scared to pour back in but I really hate racking and finding out I only have enough to fill half a bottle or so at the end. Luckily I bought star San so this should be less of an issue now.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 01-15-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By truekey
I'm still new, on my fourth batch, but here's...

I'm still new, on my fourth batch, but here's some tips.


Oxyclean free takes the labels right off bottles. Use half a cup per gallon or so, I use hot water. Rinse thoroughly!! Then jut sanitize...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-14-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,818
Posted By truekey
Thanks guys. Hopefully this doesn't happen again....

Thanks guys. Hopefully this doesn't happen again. Got another gallon in the pipeline....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-14-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,818
Posted By truekey
I recently bottled a 1 gallon batch (beginner...

I recently bottled a 1 gallon batch (beginner here) and all my bottles are gushing. I'm fairly sure I hit the amount of priming sugar for 1 gallon (about 2/3 cup of sugar split between two gallons)...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-13-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By truekey
I didn't bother to backsweeten. Took a reading...

I didn't bother to backsweeten. Took a reading and got just above 1 on the hydrometer and decided since they ferment out a bit lower than 1 that I could just bottle it now and get a low carb on it....
Forum: Cider Forum 01-13-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By truekey
I didn't bother to backsweeten. Took a reading...

I didn't bother to backsweeten. Took a reading and got just above 1 on the hydrometer and decided since they ferment out a bit lower than 1 that I could just bottle it now and get a low carb on it....
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