InsertCoins25
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I'm looking for some advice. I've done about 7 5-gallon batches of extract brews so far. All have turned out pretty good but I'm never "wow'd" by them. I'm ready to try and produce something with more flavor. Something that I can really say is better than what I can buy in the store.
I would really like to get good at making Schwarbier. I would jump for joy if I could come close to replicating something like Kostritzer. I live in Kansas City so the Missouri River water supply from what I've read is generally very good for Pale's and Wheat's hence why we have Boulevard here I guess.
How much of a factor is water in Schwarbier? Will I be disappointed with the water supply I have to work with?
I was also curious, what is the best mashing method and equipment for Schwarzbier? I know I need to get a mashing tub since I've been extract brewing up to now. I was thinking of getting something like this:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/10-gallon-all-grain-commercial-quality-kettle-kit.html
I am open to other suggestions though. As probably most everyone else here... I'm after quality.
I would really like to get good at making Schwarbier. I would jump for joy if I could come close to replicating something like Kostritzer. I live in Kansas City so the Missouri River water supply from what I've read is generally very good for Pale's and Wheat's hence why we have Boulevard here I guess.
How much of a factor is water in Schwarbier? Will I be disappointed with the water supply I have to work with?
I was also curious, what is the best mashing method and equipment for Schwarzbier? I know I need to get a mashing tub since I've been extract brewing up to now. I was thinking of getting something like this:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/10-gallon-all-grain-commercial-quality-kettle-kit.html
I am open to other suggestions though. As probably most everyone else here... I'm after quality.