We just planted 5 cascades on Maui. I know that the sunlight is an issue. Also, you need a month of cold weather for them to go dormant. We are planting in Upcountry where we have a better climate change than the lower areas of Maui. We will see how they do and may possibly plant more if they...
I just got off of the phone with Freshops and they feel hops wont do well in the Islands because of the warm weather year round and the shortness of day light. Also, mildew could pose a problem. I am going to try some Cascade rhizomes in the spring as testers.
All grain as stated
Fermentation temps varied according to the time of day, but nothing drastic
I am a stickler for sanitation
Other stuck ferments have had a nasty sour aftertaste
I cant seem to figure this out. I brewed a 10 gallon AG batch with a SG of 1.050. Built up a huge yeast starter fresh from the Wyeast pouch and pitched at bout 72 f. Conical was sterilized properly as well as my aeration stone. O2 went through a filter as well. Had great fermentation for a...
a 7/8" hole about 1" above the weld line works out perfect. This is for weld-less fittings. The fittings required for your application maybe a little different. These work great for all of my keggles.