Hoosier-Brewer
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I brewed my fourth batch yesterday, an AHS Anniversary ESB extract with grains. The grains included were 1lb of Crystal 90L and .5lb Crystal 60L, I believe both of which are fermentable correct?
Assuming they are instead of just steeping them (or maybe it was just steeping) I brought 2 gallons up to 156, added the grains in a bag and let it sit for 1 hour at about 151, occasionally swirling and dipping the bag. After that I slowly poured 1.5 gallons of 170 water over the grains. I then added about 3lb of LME and 7oz of BrewVint (corn sugar) for a slight boost. And proceeded brewing as normal. The OG came out at 1.060, the recipe OG says 1.048, not including the extra sugar which should raise the gravity to 1.057 per BrewMate. Did I get some additional conversion with the 1 hour steep/mash?
Here's the recipe.
AHS Anniversary ESB - Extract (Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale))
Original Gravity (OG): 1.057 (°P): 14.0
Final Gravity (FG): 1.012 (°P): 3.1
Alcohol (ABV): 5.88 %
Colour (SRM): 15.1 (EBC): 29.7
Bitterness (IBU): 45.5 (Average)
77.03% Liquid Malt Extract - Light
11.85% Crystal 90
5.93% Crystal 60
5.19% Cane Sugar
0.2 oz/Gal Target (9% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil)
0.1 oz/Gal Northdown (8.1% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil)
BrewMate didn't show my last addition, .25oz of Northdown at 5 minutes
1tsp Irish Moss @ 15 Minutes (Boil)
.5tsp Yeast Nutrient @ 10 Minutes (Boil)
Single step Infusion at 151°F for 60 Minutes. Boil for 60 Minutes
Fermented at 68°F with Wyeast 1968 - London ESB Ale
Notes: 4/22/2011 8:42:12 AM : Brew Day
Mashed/Steeped grains at ~151 for 60 minutes, sparged with 170 degree water, 1.5 gallons.
OG 1.060
I have one other question.
I have been adding Irish Moss, 1tsp per 5 gal batch, in all of my brews. I re-read some of Palmer's book today and he notes Irish Moss is not for use in extracts. What will this do to my brews?
I am definitely enjoying my new hobby and finally had the opportunity to have my own homebrew (Nut Brown Ale from my first batch) while brewing. It wasn't bad, but did lack much head and probably could use another week or two to be better, it was 3 weeks in bottles. Thanks for any help!
Assuming they are instead of just steeping them (or maybe it was just steeping) I brought 2 gallons up to 156, added the grains in a bag and let it sit for 1 hour at about 151, occasionally swirling and dipping the bag. After that I slowly poured 1.5 gallons of 170 water over the grains. I then added about 3lb of LME and 7oz of BrewVint (corn sugar) for a slight boost. And proceeded brewing as normal. The OG came out at 1.060, the recipe OG says 1.048, not including the extra sugar which should raise the gravity to 1.057 per BrewMate. Did I get some additional conversion with the 1 hour steep/mash?
Here's the recipe.
AHS Anniversary ESB - Extract (Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale))
Original Gravity (OG): 1.057 (°P): 14.0
Final Gravity (FG): 1.012 (°P): 3.1
Alcohol (ABV): 5.88 %
Colour (SRM): 15.1 (EBC): 29.7
Bitterness (IBU): 45.5 (Average)
77.03% Liquid Malt Extract - Light
11.85% Crystal 90
5.93% Crystal 60
5.19% Cane Sugar
0.2 oz/Gal Target (9% Alpha) @ 60 Minutes (Boil)
0.1 oz/Gal Northdown (8.1% Alpha) @ 15 Minutes (Boil)
BrewMate didn't show my last addition, .25oz of Northdown at 5 minutes
1tsp Irish Moss @ 15 Minutes (Boil)
.5tsp Yeast Nutrient @ 10 Minutes (Boil)
Single step Infusion at 151°F for 60 Minutes. Boil for 60 Minutes
Fermented at 68°F with Wyeast 1968 - London ESB Ale
Notes: 4/22/2011 8:42:12 AM : Brew Day
Mashed/Steeped grains at ~151 for 60 minutes, sparged with 170 degree water, 1.5 gallons.
OG 1.060
I have one other question.
I have been adding Irish Moss, 1tsp per 5 gal batch, in all of my brews. I re-read some of Palmer's book today and he notes Irish Moss is not for use in extracts. What will this do to my brews?
I am definitely enjoying my new hobby and finally had the opportunity to have my own homebrew (Nut Brown Ale from my first batch) while brewing. It wasn't bad, but did lack much head and probably could use another week or two to be better, it was 3 weeks in bottles. Thanks for any help!