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  1. bkz

    Avoiding cold crash O2 suckback

    I have a second CO2 tank that I use for miscellaneous things. When I'm ready to cold crash I pull off my blowoff tube and attach it to my CO2 tank instead. I barely let the CO2 flow into the FV and then...just let it ride. I don't know if I'd do it with glass but works fine with brew...
  2. bkz

    Black Currant Sherbet Sour

    There have been a lot of really flavorful beers coming out of the SW Michigan area lately. Specifically I've really enjoyed many of the Odd Side "Fruitsicle" series beers as well as the HOMES "Sherbert" series of beers. I live an hour (or more) away from either of these places so I'm rarely able...
  3. bkz

    What do we enjoy about brewing - the process, the results or the tinkering?

    I find that I enjoy talking about brewing nearly as much as I enjoy the process. I actively browse a ton of different sites and groups just so I have constant fresh content to take in and respond to. It's an obsession.
  4. bkz

    What are the differences among Flameout, Whirlpool and hopstand when adding hops after boiling?

    I think that's definitely the biggest take away, you'll probably always want to dig for context.
  5. bkz

    What are the differences among Flameout, Whirlpool and hopstand when adding hops after boiling?

    Flameout additions are exactly as they sound, at the very end of the boil when you turn off your flame (or cut the power for electric) you add the hop addition. This will add the most bitterness (albeit not much) out of the words you're wondering about as the water will still be hot enough to...
  6. bkz

    Hazy IPAs, Why?

    I find, like with food, appearance affects the perception of what you intend to taste. That is, before you even take a sip your mind has determined a profile for what you're going to be tossing down your throat. With hazy IPA's you liken it automatically to juice. Orange juice, pineapple...
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