Recent content by bikerchef970

I recommend a malty brown ale brewed with rich fruit like raspberries or cherries. Just get creative with it. I created a chocolate raspberry lager (based on an octoberfest, chocolate malt added) that is wonderfully aromatic, malty, and crisp.

@bnhocking 50 feet of dual coil copper should definitely be enough to cool a big batch without the big investment of a plate chiller. we normal brewers have to brew in a budget and need highly effective, affordable options for our operations. Immersion chillers are highly effective when used...

@bnhocking 50 feet of dual coil copper should definitely be enough to cool a big batch without the big investment of a plate chiller. we normal brewers have to brew in a budget and need highly effective, affordable options for our operations. Immersion chillers are highly effective when used...

Add a cheap fountain pump and a cooler of ice water to chill quickly and without excess waste water by recycling into the cooler

Add a cheap fountain pump and a cooler of ice water to chill quickly and without excess waste water by recycling into the cooler

Lemongrass hefeweisen: brewed a traditional hefe then added 2 oz chopped fresh lemongrass at flameout. Added 2oz more into secondary for 3 weeks. Beautiful! Bright, citrus, slightly herbal and a dry, slightly spicy finish. My standard summer beer...

I just experimented with boiling my Irish moss in a small pan after forgetting it in my brew. Added it straight to primary before securing airlock and almost immediately the beer started clearing.