Recent content by ElRocko

Good idea - will do.

Hi everyone, Bottled up 10 gallons of Belgian Wit yesterday which fermented in two separate carboys but in the same fermentation conditions. While I was bottling I realized that one of the carboys didn't ferment fully with a high FG around 1.024, whereas the other carboy fermented fully...

Hi everyone, Just used 3944 for a brew on Saturday. I was also surprised how tame this yeast has been so far in my fermenters. Based on the damaged it did to my 1.5 L starter (krausen pouring out everywhere!) I was expecting this thing to spring into action like Hussein Bolt. It surprisingly...

Thanks for replying. The supplier ended giving me a somewhat reasonable response after 3 attempts at asking my question. They echo the bread/nutty flavours and an increase in SRM. I would consider going somewhere else but I find that these guys are the best up here in Canada. I could order...

Hi everyone, My regular supplier for ingredients only sells Toasted Flaked Wheat. They have been uncharacteristically rude and unhelpful when I tried to get some additional info about how this may (or may not!) differ from normal (untoasted) flaked wheat. So, I'm hoping you lovely people may...

Read an earlier post which largely answers my questions! First runnings wont yield 5.36 gallons; some of the water is still tied up in the grist. Youll still need to sparge with enough water (~3.5gallons @ ~190°F) to reach a preboil of 7 gallons. I think the extra 7.7qts is just to raise the...

Hi all, I plan on brewing this next week, and I must admit I am confused by the mash schedule as written (it's been a while since my last brew!): Single Infusion, Medium Body Step Time Name Description Step Temp 60 min Mash In Add 13.75 qt of water at 170.1 F 154.0 F 10 min Mash Out...