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I recorded 1.039 @ 139F in 9g of wort before I added the sugar pre-boil. With temp adjust, beersmith says that is 1.055. I took my OG reading in 67F wort in the conical and got 1.061 directly. I really hope this reading was in error. I even pitched the sample and checked again and got the...

So I have 5 all grain batches under my belt...all IPA. I decided to take a shot at the Pliny recipe that has been floating around from Vinnie at RR. With the recipe, it expects OG to be at 1.072. From my previous batches, I have been getting around 60% efficiency. So I adjusted the grain...

This might be a dumb question, but is there any easy way to measure the vols of CO2 in solution? Say you have a homebrew IPA that you want to carbonate with approximately 2.5vols of CO2. Obviously I can look at the various chart and see that at 40F, I should set my regulator at 12-13psi. But...

Was wondering if you guys could help me with some configurations on my new keezer. It's a new Kenmore 24.6cf using a johnson a419 controller. I currently have the johnson set with: SP=37 SF=1 OFS=0 ASF=1 DIF=3 I have the probe wrapped in ziploc bag, then submerged in a 12oz bottle of...

Quick question on US05. I tried to watch Bobby's video but it's been blocked by youtube in the US because it contains copy written content. So I completed my second batch of all grain beer. For the first batch, I had several issues pre-fermentation and ended up with a fairly low OG, but I...

I actually debated the same question. I knew I would want to end up all grain (as I am a bit of a control freak), so when I got the opportunity to get a second hand all grain setup, I jumped at it. As prepared as I thought I was, the things the caused me problems were all equipment related...

Side note but somewhat related question. I have my second all grain batch (IPA) in my fermenter. I am currently on day 8. I added a rather large 4oz dry hop today. There was no krausen, everything had dropped. It would be fairly easy for me to drain the yeast cake from my conical at...

Aha! That might be it. I am using a hydrometer and forgot about the temp asjust. Unfortunately, I didnt look at the exact temp when I checked it after sparging. But even if I assume it was 148F my 1.026 goes to 1.0.45. So that makes me feel 100x better. At this point should I take...

Ok, so for my first batch I suffered from low efficiency due to 2 main things: 1. I missed my mash temp. 2. My 15g stainless has 1.5g of deadspace under the false bottom that never got good contact with the grain. I am brewing a 6g batch and my expected OG should be 1.063, but needed...

Thanks all...I have a plan! Also...I am already planning a little more in my pre-boil volume to compensate for extra loss during the boil. Hopefully that pays off.

I am brewing tomorrow here in nothern indiana where the temps are currently in the teens with windchills around zero. I heat my strike/sparge water and conduct my boil on a propane burner in my garage with the two doors half way open for cross ventilation. Obviously for heating...

Any thoughts on these two options? I want to go into brew day with a plan! :)

So I am preparing for brew #2 (another IPA) this weekend an wanted to revisit my plan based on feedback from brew #1. Lets assume i want a pre-boil volume of 7.5g. Per beersmith, I would plan to strike with about 4.5g just like before. In my 15g mashtun, about 1.5g of water sits under the...

Not the threadjack the OP, but since I was interested in posting a similar thread....I thought I might ask a couple questions here as well. I am also looking for the some IPA recipes. I have one all grain batch under my belt and that was the Zombie Dust clone in the recipe database. I want...