Recent content by danhauk

Thanks for all the tips on the oven. I'd never thought to do something like that but it makes total sense. It sounds like it would be much easier to maintain temp (or at least close enough temp) than having to stir and apply heat every 15 minutes. I'm going to give it a shot next time I do a...

I'm interested in this oven method for holding mash temp. Sometimes I do small 1-2 gallon batches on the stove to test recipes, but I have trouble holding temp in my non-insulated kettle. Do you just set the oven at 110, cover kettle, and set it in there for the duration of the mash? My other...

I'm very new to recipe creation, so I need some guidance on a DIPA recipe. I want to make a big summer citrus-y IPA without the teeth-melting super high IBUs. Looking for feedback on hop schedule. Do I need a 10-15 minute charge at all, or is a large whirlpool like this ok? I want an obvious...

I'll definitely start with 1/2 lb. Especially because a full lb will take up a big percentage of the 1-gallon jug, so I'd really have closer to 3/4 gallon anyway. Thanks for the help!

Raspberry sounds like a good choice. Would 1lb per gallon be enough for a distinct but not overwhelming/in-your-face raspberry flavor?

Over the weekend I brewed a simple American Wheat with the intention of splitting the batch for secondary for some flavor experimenting. --- 3 gallon recipe: 3 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) 48.0 % 3 lbs Wheat Malt...

I have some leftover ingredients I want to use up on a quick brew day. I'm intrigued by a 15 minute boil and came up with a sort of Perle Pale Ale. My only concern is whether the large amount of late additions to get the IBUs where I want them is going to be overpowering. I'm looking for a...

Are you willing to split up the carboys? I only really need one more 6 gallon right now.

I love the idea of printing on colored paper! Gives it color to differentiate at a glance without using any extra (expensive) ink.

Hello from Reading, PA. I'm also a newbie with only one brew under my belt. I've become obsessed faster than anything else I've ever done.

First brew, first label. Imperial IPA. Trying to keep it relatively simple.