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I've checked it at 5min and 15min, and there has been a change in that time. I always either do an acid rest or a protein rest so I can make sure the pH is correct before I raise to the saccharification rest.

I check the mash 15 min and when I start the lauder. I also measure the last runnings and pre-boil pH. Also be sure you cool the sample down to room temperature.

That is what I did with my lagers...bring them up to room temp and then bottle. I always had proper carbonation that way. I would also add 1/4 of a packet of dry yeast at bottling time. I don't know if it is necessary, but it's cheap insurance.

Glad to hear it's settling down. :mug:

I'd wait 24 hours to let the keg settle and come to temperature. Also are your beer lines chilled all the way to the tap? Tomorrow, check if only the first pour is foamy or all. You can measure the beer temp of the first and subsequent pours. Lastly, you can use a Velcro strip to manage the...

This. I'm at 5000 ft and started with 7ft of 3/16th lines. Couldn't get a proper pour even with excellent temp control at 37-38 degrees. I just put on a 16ft line and it pours great and is only a little slow. I'll probably trim about 1-2 feet off when I change kegs, but I wouldn't say it's...

Reading your thread title, I was going to suggest some type of protein film. But your pictures look more like the start of an infection. Since you boiled the wort, what ever it was is long gone. And it seems it didn't have enough time to cause off flavors. Go for a quick boil next time if...

I second the others who said to use simpler recipes. If you like stouts and porters, I would start there. In my experience, a relatively low gravity beer with at least a little roastiness is the easiest to brew. The roastiness will hide some minor flaws and should help you get a beer you can...

Tasted my first bottle of this yesterday, and it came out fantastic. This is by far the best IPA I have brewed. I'm going to have to try to find some Two Hearted to compare. I used WLP051 yeast. My OG was 1.064 and my FG was 1.014. For a 5gal batch, I used 1 oz of Centennial for 3 days.

lol, good idea

Thanks, the alkalinity was right at the level you suggest as a limit for whether RO water is needed. I think I'll try a 1:1 dillution for my next brew and see how it turns out.

Here is my water report from Fort Collins, CO. I have been using this water, undiluted, and then adjusting per the stickied primer thread. My beers have gotten better since following the primer, but I still think they could be better. Based on this, should I be diluting a bit with RO...

Sounds good, thanks for your reply. This came out great the first time I made it a year ago. I've made many upgrades to my brewery since then, so I'm looking forward to this batch.

I bottle, so I've got to either dry hop in the primary or secondary. My original plan was to dry hop in secondary, but then got concerned how cold temps will affect the dry hop results.

BierMuncher, This one's been in the primary for about 2 weeks, and fermentation looks about done. I've got a question about how you dry hop and cold condition. Do you dry hop in the secondary at cooler temperatures? Or do you dry hop in the primary, and then cold condition? And what temp...

Very interesting, looking forward to the results

Sounds like you're on the right track. Fermentation sounds fine to me. Soft wafer is what the primer recommends starting with, then adding salts based on beer type and acid to control pH. My first beer made following the primer is the primary now. But I have had astringency problems in the...

A couple points: Are you pitching at fermentation temperatures, or is it higher? I'd try to cool the wort to fermentation temperatures and then pitch, if you're not already. And check out the water primer in the Brew Science forum. If your mash pH is off by too much, you can get...

Thanks for the feedback. I do plan on checking with a pH meter. Should I add all the acid malt up front? Or should I reserve an ounce or so and add if needed?

I'm brewing a Boch this weekend and this is the first time I'm going to try water adjustments following the primer. I think my water is fairly soft and wasn't planning on diluting with RO water. Please let me know if this looks like a good start or if you'd suggest any changes. Thanks...