I brewed a Tripel based on Jamil's Strict Observance.
I was targeting an OG of 1.082 - hit 1.092 instead. Some bad maths, 90 min boil and a bit higher mash efficiency than expected.
It fermented really strong at 63F for about a week, I then brought it up to 70 for 2 weeks.
It finished at...
I am will be brewing a ESB, essentially 12lbs MO, will be finishing Kent Goldings but want to bitter with some of my hops in the freezer, got Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Columbus, Amarillo and Magnum to choose from. Any suggestions?
Anybody have experience with these?
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My brother got me a few cases as a gift. They have been great for a few batches.
Here is what I am experiencing.
Right about...
I have read various opinions and methods for mashing unmalted wheat, from protein rests to cereal mash etc.
Recipe calls for:
6 lbs Pale Malt
2 lbs Unmalted Wheat
1.75 lbs malted
Given the amount of base malt can I just do single infusion mash?
I thought about just punting the...
This is sort of a pat on the back thread for all those who post here, both questions and answers. The wealth and depth of shared experience here at HBT is astounding. With some key searches 99% of my questions have been already asked, answered, discussed and debated. In the few short months...
Yeah, I was planning my grain order for my next few batches and ordered 10lbs rather than 1lb of vienna malt, note this is crushed.
How much of this should I use to replace my Pale Ale malt for a couple of Pale Ales? 1/2 of the grain bill?
Thoughts?
Playing a bit of guess the OG, should be simple, I can't seem to wrap my head around it.
Back story (long version):
So I thought I would give partial mash brewing a try. Before buying/building anything new I thought I would give Death Brewers method a try.
Any, I mashed 4 lbs of grain...
Been wanting to do this for awhile, get a taste for simple a combination of ingredients. I thought I would go for an APA or IPA, picked up some St. Lupulin and thought this is what I want to make, not clone, but start with a strong, hoppy Pale Ale.
I started looking at various recipes of what I...