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My current grain bill (Black IPA) has a BU/GU Ratio of 1.65. I've read that traditional American IPA's are usually in the ~1.00 range (with APAs more close to 0.70 - 0.80). According to my recipe calculator, this brew would be: Gravity: 1.066 IBU: 53 This is my planned hop schedule...

Would like some input and thoughts on this recipe I'm currently in the middle of crafting. I think I have the grain bill hammered out. Haven't thought about the hops yet. Here goes... • Rahr 2-Row • Fawcett Oat Malt (specialty) • Breiss Cherrywood Smoked Malt (specialty)...

Collaborating with a friend on a Black IPA grain bill. Still new to all-grain brewing, so if something below doesn't make sense, please point it out and help us out. Would like your thoughts on this grain bill and hop schedule. ~10lb grain bill 60 minute boil Thanks! Grain Bill...

Question about the Blichmann Hopblocker... I'm contemplating some all-grain upgrades and have been thinking about some Blichmann gear. I saw the Hopblocker and watched the video, but I'm confused about how it functions with regard to hop schedules. It appears to me that the Hopblocker is filled...

Possible label idea we're tossing around...

Quick question. I'm building a custom, all-grain Doppelbock recipe with a grain bill that's pushing 20 pounds. I used an iPhone app and it said I'd need about 7 vials of yeast (WL833 German Bock) and I was wondering, since that would be very expensive, if I could replace the liquid yeast with...

Hey, guys, I'm brewing AG right now. Need help! It's a clone from Austin Home Brew. I did the math according to their recipe... and when I started my sparge I already had a good 1"-1.5" on top of the mash... that never happens. Usually the top of the grain isn't submerged. It's like I had...

Picked up a cordless drill and a Carboy Cleaner (love it!), and was hoping someone may be able to recommend a specific attachment that will allow me to use my drill to aerate (versus shaking the carboy for 10 minutes). Any input would be great, thanks!

Hey guys! Here is a video of my first AG brew fermenting in the carboy. I'm glad to see the air plug pumping away, but there is some crazy stuff going on beneath the surface (have a look)! http://www.vimeo.com/14154505 I've never dry-hopped before and I'm curious... is the 1oz of dry hop on...

Well it's Saturday and Im about to start my first AG brew... And I just realized I don't have my tincture of iodine! Is there any other way to check for the conversion of starches to sugars or will I be forced to wait until it arrives!? help!

I have been doing lots of research and reading reviews and it just seems like most of the available name brands are just using cheap parts / equipment. These guys seem like they've got a really nice product. Thoughts?! Was hoping for some feedback from you guys... any of you own it!? :ban...

Question. Will be doing my first AG beer this weekend. I'm very excited. However, at the 11th hour, a friend has told me about issues with water, water profiles and stuff like that. He's linked me to calculators that boggle my mind. I'm all of a sudden scared... So, I have the water...

About to brew my first batch. Got some new gear and some of the grain bill has arrived. Just really happy and excited... wanted to share! :)

So, question... I'm making an IPA clone this week and I plan to be dry hopping some Centennial (leaves), but my question is: do I just dump them into the primary? Or do I need to buy one of those SS mesh balls?

Hello, everyone! This Friday I will be making an assortment of purchases (payday!) that will culminate with me brewing my first all-grain batch of American IPA (Bell's Two Hearted clone) sometime next week. Hoooray! In the meantime, I've been scouring the internet and trying to decide on: 1. my...

I've been looking online and getting bombarded by so much information on racking to secondary. When I had posted to this forum about my first batch being a Belgian Tripel, someone had mentioned keeping the brew in the primary for 3 weeks before bottling. That was (and is) my plan. But as I...

Tonight I'm going to attempt my first brewing (Hefeweizen). I've been researching online, and have spoken with a few friends, so I have some idea what to expect, but I still have a few questions: 1. Will I need to buy Irish Moss or Whirlfloc tablets? I believe I read about not using them with...

Hello everyone! I will be attempting my first home brew this weekend and I have a concern about temperature. I live on the third floor of a three-floor apartment and we have window AC units that cool the apartment. The problem is that we can't have more than one AC on at a time or the...

Hello, everyone! :ban: I'm heavily researching the business and considering my own 3.5 bbl brewery, but there are just a few important tid-bits of information I'm having trouble finding online and I was wondering if anyone here knows of a comprehensive online resource (or book) that has a...

A good friend and I are heavily considering a small start-up brewery. Currently, we are knee-deep in research, but I had a question for the forum that I haven't found the answer for online... What is the best way to transition from a steady paycheck, career job (corporate 9-to-5) into the...