Recent content by Barnum_Brew

I can't say much along the lines of efficiency, But my set up started with false bottom in the mash and I had quite a few stuck sparges. Made a diy bazooka tube and swapped and I haven't had a stuck sparge since. There's always the factor of the false bottom type though (how many holes/how...

Have you been checking the gravity? My guess would be the fermentation is done and you've got nothing to worry about. I always check gravity over two-three day spread at the end of secondary to be sure fermentation has finished. You have Nothing to worry about as far as carbing. There will...

I've brewed a few stouts lately, love them in the winter. My only note would be that nibs usually work better with some time in secondary. I actually do my coffee in secondary as well. I think that all of the flavors meld better aging in the full volume together and lead to more consistent...

Thanks! How long do you cold crash for and what temp?

So I know the answer is probably to just wait it out. I've read numerous other threads on this topic but this fermentation happens to be different from those described and I'd like to see what you all have to say about. This is an imperial chocolate coffee oatmeal stout with bourbon and...