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I've been doing sort of a hybrid approach where I transfer from primary into a keg, but then leave the keg at fermentation temp for a week or two while I dry hop and let it continue to condition. Then I remove the dry hops and either chill and carbonate, or bottle. Seems to be working well so far.

Yeah, you're probably right. Simpler is usually better. I read in Gordon Strong's book that he often mixes base malts to add interest, so I thought I would give it a try. I'll update how this one turns out...

Brewed this up yesterday...so too late to make any changes, but hopefully it turns out good. Any feedback on the recipe? IPA - Batch Size: 10 Gallons Est Original Gravity: 1.061 SG Est Final Gravity: 1.016 SG Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.87 % Bitterness: 70.6 IBU Est Color: 8.0 SRM...

Thanks! it's good to know the recipe is spot on. I would say my version is just a bit lighter in color. I thought it was further off but I wasn't comparing using the same style of glass. I mashed at 152 and heated the first runnings while sparging. My sparge water was ~180 degrees, which...

I brewed the AG version recently (right off the PDF you linked to). After ~ two weeks in the keg it is starting to taste good, but it's definitely not Pliny. I just had the real version and mine turned out much lighter in color, it's thinner bodied, and has way more bitterness (harsh). I hit all...

Thanks for the advice! Cheers:mug:

Anyone have any feedback on this IPA recipe? Beer Profile Est Original Gravity: 1.064 SG Est Final Gravity: 1.014 SG Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 6.46 % Bitterness: 113.5 IBU Est Color: 9.6 SRM 5.5 gallons post boil 12 lbs 3.2 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US 80.79 % 1 lbs 3.2...

The comment below is from the brewing network page for this recipe. http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/668 "In the interview the brewer says he does a protein rest @ 55 deg C (131F) and then mashes @ 68.5 deg C (155F) but then later in the show when Jamil gives the recipe he says to do a 148...

I brewed this last Sunday, and it's fermenting away now. I pitched 2 vials of WLP001 without a starter (I know, I should have made one). Just wondering if everyone fermented all the way up to 72 degrees? I just got a fridge and temp controller so I can dial it in. I pitched at 68 and I've ramped...

I couldn't find Santiam either, even here in Portland, aka Beervana. I used Tettnang instead.

I actually used this recipe and I listened to the radio show to confirm it - still I am not sure if it was right. Thanks for the tip on the iodine test - that sounds like a good idea. Next time I'm also planning to use calibrated thermometers, stir more thoroughly (and maybe get a real mash...

My most recent recipe called for a 45 minute mash at 150 degrees...it was the Lagunitas little sumpin sumpin ale from CYBI...the recipe did have about 50% wheat malts. Is it unusual to have such a short mash at this low temperature? My efficiency was low (just under 60% and I missed my target...

Thanks that is great to know! I went ahead and brewed this yesterday as is...it was my first all grain, and obviously I will have to work on my efficiency as my OG was only 1.058 compared to the target of 1.071 but hopefully it will still taste good!

Thanks! I switched beermsith to the rager formula which brought up the IBUs a little, but still less than what Lagunitas lists for this beer. I went ahead and brewed it yesterday anway...it was my first all grain, and my OG was only 1.058 compared to the 1.071 i was shooting for, but hopefully...

doh!...i actually had no idea about rager vs. tinseth was until you just posted, and I did a quick google search. I have a lot to learn! I switched to rager under beersmith options and it upped the IBUs from ~34 to 40 but that is still way less than the 64 IBUs listed on the label. what else am...

So I just bought all the ingredients for this beer and am planning to brew it tomorrow, but Beersmith says the IBUs are around 30 (as listed above) but the actual beer is 64 IBUs according to Lagunitas. I'm using the recipe listed on this post. which I thought was accurate based on the "can...

So, I just bought all the ingredients for this, and I am planning to brew it tomorrow.But I am confused by the IBUs. Beersmith is telling me the IBUs come to around 30, but the recipe is supposed to be for 60 IBUs, with the actual beer listed at 64. Maybe there is a problem with converting the...

BTW..if you can swing it get a 10 gallon pot. It will save you from upgrading later!

Thanks guys. For #3: I am not sure the 5.2 stabilizer would replace the gypsum. I've heard that with a soft water profile gypsum will add calcium (good for yeast health) and will also help bring out hop flavors in IPAs. For #4: I am going to avoid bottled water since I know Portland's tap...

Hey all, I guess I am fully hooked on this brewing thing now. I'm planning my first all grain batch which will be my third batch overall. This will be a clone of Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Sumpin Ale. I listened to The Jamil Show for details and I'm even planning to toast a bit of the wheat malt in...