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Some of you may have read my post on Ward Labs Mineral Analysis of Tree House Julius . . . Well for the sake of science (n=2) I tested a 2020 can and posted the results here: http://thirdleapbrew.com/technical/ward-labs-mineral-analysis-of-tree-house-julius-again/

As part of my continued quest to build the “perfect” IPA recipe, I followed up the Ward Labs mineral analysis of Tree House Julius with more analytical testing. This time, Julius was analyzed for color, pH, turbidity, protein, alcohol, density, specific gravity, apparent and real extract...

Inspired by the @carvetop Heady Topper thread (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/heady-topper-results-from-ward-labs.481031/) and Mike Tonsmeire (@Oldsock) Sept 17 BYO article, I decided to have Julius tested by Ward Labs. I did a full write up on my blog...

I've shifted to using a hop basket instead of loose pellets in my beers. I've noticed lower utilization, so I was hoping to get a true sense of IBUs for my beers. I've found several labs that analyze hop utilization, however my question is: Can I brew one beer with, say, a target IBU of 50...

Hoping to get my hands on some Black Project Spontaneous and Wild Ales. Have access to all of the New England Breweries (Hill Farmstead, Trillium, Tree House, etc). Have a huge cellar of non-NE beers too, many sours/wild ales. PM if interested...

I've been searching far and wide for information regarding mixed-fermentation microbe ratios for custom blends of Sacch, Brett, and LAB (Pedio, and Lacto). Here is the (conflicting) direct pitches I've been able to gather so far from website or email: White Labs: Saccharomyces: ...

I am doing a small scaled Farmhouse Ale experiment, looking to add an experimental group that contains Fantome dregs. Unfortunately, none of my go-to liquor stores in MA have received any Fantome since the fall. Anyone have some Fantome dregs that they would be willing to trade for beer or...

Started diving into commercial dry hopping rates this weekend, in hopes of improving the aromatics of my IPAs. Started a Google Doc in an attempt to find if there are any trends in dry hopping IPAs. Feel free to recommend any verified clone/scaled recipes (actual commercial recipes) if you have...

Gentlemen, I am aware BSI only sells to breweries, however I do know some homebrewers around these forums have ins with the big boys. I was hoping someone would be willing to send me a small vial if possible. I'd be willing to trade yeasts and/or compensate your appropriately. I have...

Is there a standard protocol for measuring pH from commercial wild ales? Initially, I thought I could just measure the beer's pH, adjust for temperature, and be done with it. But today, I am thinking that carbonation (in the form of carbonic acid), skews such a reading from a commercial beer...

So I had my first Hill Farmstead experience on tap last this past weekend (What is Enlightenment? and Citra Single Hop). Amazing. Anyway, besides the incredible balance of these hoppy beers, I was most intrigued with the mouthfeel. It was so soft and pillowy. It's hard to even explain...

Hey guys, I've been looking for someone with lab capabilities who may be interested in isolating cultures from Russian River Beatification Batch 6 (01/10/12) and Cantillon 100% Lambic Bio (2014). I've tried with both Al at East Coast Yeast and Jeff at Bootleg Biology and they aren't...

Just acquired a freshly dumped 10-gallon brandy barrel. Looking for suggestions on non-sour beer styles that would work well in the barrel. Sour will come after 3 clean batches through the barrel. Thanks! :mug:

Hey guys I have some extra tickets available for the 2014 GABF in Denver, CO. One is for the Friday, October 3rd 5:30-10PM session and the other is for the Saturday, October 4th 5:30-10PM session. If you are interested PM me. Reason for extra tix is because a friend cancelled this year..

Anyone who went to the NHC hear anything about the timing for rollout of the new bjcp style guidelines? Did Gordon share any specifics about changes? Anyone else excited to see these?

I have a sour blonde that has been sitting on ECY20 since February. I am planning on transferring into a glass fermenter with fruit for another 6 months. I want to reuse the ECY20 but am unsure about what sacch strain to pitch alongside the bugs for my next batch. I would guess a Belgian...

Well, i unfortunately pitched and fermented my "bottle dregs" sour with acetobacter contaminated brett. Trust me, it has been verified to be acetobacter contaminated. The beer is not completely lost at this point but I would like to hault the acebacter activity and blend with a clean beer to...

I am hoping to connect with a BJCP certified judge in Massachusetts that I could ship/drop off beer for review on a fairly frequent basis (once or twice per month). Not sure if anyone would be interested, but I would just hope for a bit constructive feedback than I've been getting from recent...

Upgraded my kettle size and looking to sell my lightly used (new in January) Arbor Fab 6" x 11" 300 Micron Hop Basket. These retail new for $60 (http://arborfab.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=89) so I would like to offer to sell mine for $50 with shipping included...

Brand new, never used Chugger Pump SS Center Inlet for sale. Asking $140 including shipping. Top two photos are mine. Third is just to show a better quality image. PM if interested.