Thanks for all the feedback. That's the information I needed. I'll have to read through the primer and re-read other water information I have again. This does help me a lot and I'll need to get my pH meter out and start utilizing it. It's been in a box for a few weeks now.
So I finally sent in my water test to Ward Labs to try and dial in one of the few variables I have left to try and nail down. I've played around with it a bit and come to the conclusion that I'm a little lost in all this. I understand (I think) basics but need some clarification.
Here's my...
I have 2 bottles of RRBC Toronado 25th anniversary for trade. Really looking for Cantillon or other rare sours for a trade.
Also looking for Alaskan Smoked Porter 2007 and 2009 as well.
I'm looking for Alaskan Smoked Porter 07 and 09 to do a vertical tasting. Anything before 06 would work too. I currently have Victory At Sea 09 and 10, Beatification 12 and Silva Stout to trade. Also have a bottle each of 06 and 08 Smoked Porter than I can trade as well. If need be I also...
Those are all good ideas, I had already toyed with the thought of upping the Munich and dropping some crystal malt, my worry is about head retention. Would a carapils sub for some of the crystal be wise? I'm thinking about using either US-04 (have it on hand) or US-05 for yeast (my first...
I've never used Pacific Jade hops before but the notes I've read about them lead me to believe they would be good for a Rye IPA. I'm looking for critiques on my recipe for one I have in mind. What I'm looking for is a citrusy beer with a little spice added from the hops to complement the rye...
Seems like something might be up. I've used all three Chico strains and even under strenuous temp control I've never finished below 1.009 even with a 148 degree mash. I'm not saying it's not possible but it seem suspect. FWIW on those beers I fermented at 64-66F.
I know it's been said but my mom gave me back my original NES for Christmas and the SWMBO got me one for as well (they should talk more). Most of the games I got back then still work and I went on a buying spree on ebay shortly after, even though half of them are on the Wii. It's great...