tomtom
Active Member
Had my first all grain brew day yesterday. I made Ed Worts' Haus Pale Ale with a small twist. I substituted the 1/2 lb of 10L Malt for 1/4 lb. of Honey Malt & 1/4 lb. of 60L Malt. I found out after I made the switch that I actually had some 15L Malt but what the heck. I also substituded the last oz. of Cascade Hops for an oz. of EKG. Should be interesting. I am keeping it cool in a 70qt. Igloo Cube with a water bath and bottles of ice. I pitched the dry Nottingham yeasties and they started kicking after three hours; they're going gangbusters right now.
The whole experience was fun but it was very drawn out, seemed like it took forever to complete. I discovered that I need a burner that will throw out more BTU's, took forever to get my kettle boiling. I did manage to scald ma belly with about a quart of 170 degree water too. I put an ice pack on it for 15 minutes and then smeared some Boudreaux's Butt Paste on it and all the redness and sting went away by bedtime. All in all it was a very fun brew day and good to be outdoors; especially after dealing with tropical Storm Fay for a full week.
The whole experience was fun but it was very drawn out, seemed like it took forever to complete. I discovered that I need a burner that will throw out more BTU's, took forever to get my kettle boiling. I did manage to scald ma belly with about a quart of 170 degree water too. I put an ice pack on it for 15 minutes and then smeared some Boudreaux's Butt Paste on it and all the redness and sting went away by bedtime. All in all it was a very fun brew day and good to be outdoors; especially after dealing with tropical Storm Fay for a full week.