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Got this kit today and will probably be brewing in the next 7-10 days. Here's the basic recipe: Size: 5.00*gal Original Gravity: 1.054 Terminal Gravity: 1.013 Color: 23.79 (30.0 - 40.0) Alcohol: 5.3% (4.0% - 6.0%) Bitterness: 35.6 (20.0 - 40.0) Ingredients: 0.25*lb Extra Dark...

This is a much tweaked version of this brew: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/saison-honey-original-recipe-seeking-feedback-339821/ Questions for which I am seeking answers: 1. Should I reduce the Dextrine malt to 0.25 lb, or keep at 0.50 lb? What would be the pros/cons of each? 2. Would it be...

I'm working on an RISish recipe. Looking like target gravity is 1.107. I'd like to simulate bourbon barrel aging for about half of my 5 gallon batch. I've got white oak and darker French oak. I'm thinking that the white oak is the way to go. How much of the chips should I use? How much...

I've got about 5 batches under my belt on my own. I've been wanting to brew a big stout. Would like to get this one brewed soon so it can sit for several months. Maybe be ready mid to late winter. For secondary I'd like to split and do a few variants. Definitely a whiskey oak version. Maybe a...

Brewing this tonight. Size: 5.04*gal Efficiency: 359.08% Attenuation: 75.9% Calories: 168.92*kcal per 12.0*fl oz Original Gravity: 1.051 (1.048 - 1.065) Terminal Gravity: 1.012 (1.002 - 1.012) Color: 5.13 (5.0 - 14.0) Alcohol: 5.06% (5.0% - 7.0%) Bitterness: 31.2 (20.0 - 35.0)...

As it turns out, I've got a ton of basil and lemon basil in my garden. I'm brewing a sessionable saison (OG 1.044ish) tomorrow, and am thinking of treating half of it with basil somehow in secondary. My instinct would be some somehow wash the basil, crush it a little to get some aroma, oils...

I brewed this on Sunday: Original Gravity: 1.073 (1.048 - 1.065) Terminal Gravity: 1.018 (1.002 - 1.012) Color: 6.76 (5.0 - 14.0) Alcohol: 7.24% (5.0% - 7.0%) Bitterness: 29.2 (20.0 - 35.0) Ingredients: 0.5*lb Honey Malt (steep) 6.0*lb Dry Light Extract 1.0*oz Czech Saaz (5.0%) - added during...

I want to get one more saison brewed this summer. I've been wanting to make a saison in the 7.5%ABV area that's relatively light in color, with galaxy hops and honey. Here's what I've got so far: Original Gravity: 1.076 (1.048 - 1.065) Terminal Gravity: 1.019 (1.002 - 1.012) Color: 5.05 (5.0 -...

Brewed my second batch yesterday morning before hitting the pool. Used a hefeweizen kit from NB. Here's how it went down: Original Gravity: 1.052 Terminal Gravity: 1.013 Color: 11.09 Alcohol: 5.16% Bitterness: 16.2 Ingredients: 3*lb Wheat Liquid 60 m boil 1.0*oz Tettnanger (4.5%)...

Just ordered some NB extract kits. Going to brew the Petite Saison some time in the next week or so. Im thinking of splitting up the batch for primary, adding some stuff to one, leave the other alone. Would like use some herbs, maybe some citrus zest. Trying to add some nice aroma and flavor...

I'm new around here. Been brewing with a few friends for a bit over a year now. Done several extract kits and an original extract recipe. Both of my brew buddies have much more experience brewing than I. We've had some decent success in most experiences. So now I've assembled my first basic home...