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Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-21-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By JVD
Use debittered black malt.It is not supposed to...

Use debittered black malt.It is not supposed to have a stout roasty taste!I would use 12oz.of dehusked Carafa II.Also cut your crystal malt in half !
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-21-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 245
Posted By JVD
That will get you above 1.060 (70%eff.or...

That will get you above 1.060 (70%eff.or higher)and the hop additions look fine.However i would never do an all crystal or caramel malt beer.It will be WAY to sweet and have to much body.If you...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 01-21-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Posted By JVD
It is over carbed ! I had the same issues.The...

It is over carbed ! I had the same issues.The best way i found to carbonate reltively quickly is to set regulator at 30 psi for 48 hours.NO SHAKING!Beer at 38-40f.If you start with warm beer then...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-29-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2,896
Views: 69,548
Posted By JVD
+170 Orange Pale Ale,= 38,960

+170 Orange Pale Ale,= 38,960
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-11-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By JVD
It make a more hoppy(bitter) beer.

It make a more hoppy(bitter) beer.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-30-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By JVD
Thanks guys,I am going to go with the rest.If...

Thanks guys,I am going to go with the rest.If nothing else just to do one for the first time.:rockin:
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-28-2010, 01:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By JVD
178 f water is way to hot for my setup.I would...

178 f water is way to hot for my setup.I would use 168f water added to mash tun then slowly stir in grain stir well for 5 min.put the lid on wait 5 min then check temp.If you are between 148-154 you...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-28-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By JVD
Protein rest ?

Planning on doing a kolsch recipe this weekend using Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner Malt and Weyerman Light wheat malt.Do these require a protein rest ?
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-14-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By JVD
Just add priming sugar and Cold beer to your...

Just add priming sugar and Cold beer to your bottling bucket and bottle as usual.The yeast will warm up and become more active in the bottles.My Lagers usualy carb up in 2 weeks.no need for more...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-11-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By JVD
Looks like it will be what you are looking...

Looks like it will be what you are looking for.Brew it.:mug:
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-05-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By JVD
Most American Wheats just use your basic Ale...

Most American Wheats just use your basic Ale Yeast! Nottingham,US-05,S-04.Would all make a nice tasting American Wheat if you are using dry yeast.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-04-2010, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,536
Posted By JVD
I Just finished a keg of Dortmunder that I used...

I Just finished a keg of Dortmunder that I used Wyeast Danish Lager yeast on! Turned out great!Keep us informed on how it turns out.Dortmunder might be my new fav.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 04-04-2010, 02:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By JVD
Try crushed red pepper flakes.They wont add any...

Try crushed red pepper flakes.They wont add any more flavor just heat.Maybe try 1 TBS in secondary?Good luck!
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-01-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,749
Posted By JVD
secondary for me!

secondary for me!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-01-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,898
Posted By JVD
The Gelatin will clear your beer much better than...

The Gelatin will clear your beer much better than cold crashing and or being careful when bottling.I like to add it to room temp.beer, then cold crash! I have not had good luck adding it to COLD...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-30-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By JVD
In DESIGNING GREAT BEERS Ray Daniels says"Add...

In DESIGNING GREAT BEERS Ray Daniels says"Add bittering hops to achieve a BU:GU ratio of .700 to .900"...And the average ratio in second round competitions for an ESB where .860!
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-30-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By JVD
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) ...

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
English Pale Ale


Type: Ale
Category Number: 8C
Original Gravity: 1.048-1.060 SG
Color: 6.0-18.0 SRM
Final Gravity: 1.010-1.016 SG...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-30-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By JVD
It should be going good by morning.Notty is a...

It should be going good by morning.Notty is a quick starter.If not pitch the WLabs!
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-30-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By JVD
Moving your primary around can also swirl up that...

Moving your primary around can also swirl up that ring of trub that is always around the the top of the bucket and that stuff is very,very bitter, and not good to get into your beer.I read that in...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-30-2010, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By JVD
Probably just not a very good kit.If you hit all...

Probably just not a very good kit.If you hit all your numbers as far as water volume,boil times,ect. Then its probably just the kit.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-30-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By JVD
Never used lactose,And now I doubt I ever...

Never used lactose,And now I doubt I ever will.:mad:Sorry to hear that!
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-30-2010, 02:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By JVD
It will taste fine with flaked wheat.I would use...

It will taste fine with flaked wheat.I would use 3lbs though.That would get you closer to 50/50....Or 2.5lb 2 row,2.5 lb flaked.Drop the 6 row,you dont need it with flake wheat.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 03-30-2010, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By JVD
Its still not going to fall into the guidelines...

Its still not going to fall into the guidelines for an ESB.You will want to add more hops or it wont be bitter enough with a 1.060 og. I would add .50-.75oz of willamette at 30 min....According to...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 03-25-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By JVD
Cold crashing is to cool down your secondary (or...

Cold crashing is to cool down your secondary (or primary for that matter)to usualy 32-40 f.That makes the yeast still in suspension drop to the bottom of the fermenter.You want to do this after your...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 03-25-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,955
Posted By JVD
Same here,Good question?

Same here,Good question?
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