First AG session today and it went great. . .well, almost.
First runnings 1.074 - I thought that was pretty good. But I did a single batch sparge (prob w/too much water) and knocked myself back to 1.046 in the pot. Had to add DME to make my target 1.064. Hey, I'm ok with that as a first effort. I think next round I'll do 2 sparges, half water each.
Was about to pitch when I noticed my Nottingham smelled off. Uh, not a bad batch - my last shipment I ordered Notty and they shipped Windsor. Doh! Didn't even notice until I smelled the rehydrated yeasties. (those damn packs sure look alike!)
Anyway, It will be beer, just not my regular house IPA. Bottom line = AG IS FREAKING AMAZING! I can't believe I made all that sweet sticky wort from just water & grain (ok, ok, plus 15% DME!)
Thanks Guys!
First runnings 1.074 - I thought that was pretty good. But I did a single batch sparge (prob w/too much water) and knocked myself back to 1.046 in the pot. Had to add DME to make my target 1.064. Hey, I'm ok with that as a first effort. I think next round I'll do 2 sparges, half water each.
Was about to pitch when I noticed my Nottingham smelled off. Uh, not a bad batch - my last shipment I ordered Notty and they shipped Windsor. Doh! Didn't even notice until I smelled the rehydrated yeasties. (those damn packs sure look alike!)
Anyway, It will be beer, just not my regular house IPA. Bottom line = AG IS FREAKING AMAZING! I can't believe I made all that sweet sticky wort from just water & grain (ok, ok, plus 15% DME!)
Thanks Guys!