Scooby_Brew
Well-Known Member
I have a confession to make: I am turning into a lazy brewer. I cut more and more corners while brewing, am I the only one? Here is some of the things I do not do anymore:
1. Iodine test - IMO a complete waste of time
2. Secondary fermentation - I don't do it. 3 weeks in a primary and they go straight into the cornies.
3. Mash out - I don't do it.
4. Multiple step mashing - I don't do it and I avoid brewing beers that need it.
5. Decoction mash - nein, frau Farbissina!
6. Yeast starers - I avoid making yeast starters. Why make beer before you make beer? Whenever possible, I use the old yeast cake either by pouring the new wort directly on top of the old cake or storing the cake in the fridge for a week or two. Sometimes I use two vials of yeast so I don't have to do a starter. I also use dry yeast whenever possible (I love US-05!)
7. Washing the yeast - I don't bother.
8. Reactivating dry yeast - I don't do it, I simply sprinkle dry yeast on top of the wort's foam after aeration and let it wake up this way.
9. Whenever possible I try to follow the "KISS" rule: (Keep It Simple, Stupid!)
1. Iodine test - IMO a complete waste of time
2. Secondary fermentation - I don't do it. 3 weeks in a primary and they go straight into the cornies.
3. Mash out - I don't do it.
4. Multiple step mashing - I don't do it and I avoid brewing beers that need it.
5. Decoction mash - nein, frau Farbissina!
6. Yeast starers - I avoid making yeast starters. Why make beer before you make beer? Whenever possible, I use the old yeast cake either by pouring the new wort directly on top of the old cake or storing the cake in the fridge for a week or two. Sometimes I use two vials of yeast so I don't have to do a starter. I also use dry yeast whenever possible (I love US-05!)
7. Washing the yeast - I don't bother.
8. Reactivating dry yeast - I don't do it, I simply sprinkle dry yeast on top of the wort's foam after aeration and let it wake up this way.
9. Whenever possible I try to follow the "KISS" rule: (Keep It Simple, Stupid!)