crusader1612
Well-Known Member
I have been brewing, and slowly saving some pocket money to buy some more stuff. Got the STC1000 a couple of weeks ago, and once i get enough aside I will get a larger fridge, or get a mini fridge and make a cold box. Then I can maintain some temperatures. Then the next step is to improve my hotside, and then chilling. Was contemplating a grainfather, but its a reasonable investment with other family members to work with. So might take the low road and get a cooler, a burner and a immersion cooler.
Brewing wise I have made four blonde ales since christmas, refining and working with different hops. Latest one I mashed much higher, and chucked riwaka at the end of the boil - I tasted it a little green and was "eh", but as it aged a little, it came together far nicer.
Yeah, Riwaka can take some time to come together.
My adventures are on my blog. A sour beer along the lines of RR TEMPTATION. I'm working on a system upgrade too. Other than that I'm refining recipes for my wedding.
Current is Belgian IPA 3