Recent content by DonkeyTaming

Great - well atleast I'm not as crazy as I thought I was! @Tall Yotie - I have my grains milled at the shop I go to. I have two shops right near me. I'll try switching out and testing one of my next brews. @phenry - Good idea! I didn't even think about ph. I don't have access to a water...

Hi all, Could someone clarify for me how I achieve the correct temperatures during the mash? I've noticed that my beers, as of recently, have come up pretty darn astringent, even when I mashed a beer at 156-4 degree range. When mashing my beer, regardless of grain temperature, do I need...