Recent content by HungerJack

Have you already chilled and pitched the yeast? If so, One thing you could do is add about 3/4 pound of table sugar at high krausen. The sugars added then will contribute enough to what would have been around 1.083. So you'll end up with about the same abv.

Thanks for all the replies. Greatly appreciated.

So I have about 10 ounces of hops I bought for planned brews back in February. Unfortunately, I never got to use them as having time to brew wasn't in the cards. I now have a planned brew day next weekend. Each ounce is individually packaged, never opened from Hop Union. I've had them in the...

Whoever says Simcoe is over-rated hasn't had Weyerbacher Double Simcoe. Dangerously drinkable beer brewed with only Simcoe. Oh Mylanta is that muy bueno. Brewed a CDA 2 weeks ago I call "Meta World Peace" with Simcoe first wort hopped, and loaded up on some Simcoe at knockout, and the samples...

For an O.G. 1.046 APA, I wouldn't bitter with a full 28 grams of Chinook. Maybe bitter with 14 grams for 60 minutes. Then maybe 14 gram additions of Centennial at 30, and 15. Another 14 grams at flameout? Should give you a good amount of hop flavor and aroma without too much bitterness.

I agree with Yooper 100% on taking out Crystal 80 and Carapils completely. IIPA is about showcasing hops. Also agree with corn sugar. 1 pound should do. Nice gravity boost. Yooper also gives a good example of a decent hop schedule. Taking that hop schedule, and the fact that you intended...

Looking to brew another IPA in a couple weeks. Looking for feedback on a hop schedule I'm working on. Looking to achieve a balance in the hop flavor. I've brewed IPA before, as well as CDA, and it seems on hop flavor always comes through the most. My IPA was more citurs forward, and CDA was...

Good temps to brew an Altbier as well.

I am planning on brewing an Altbier this weekend. First time I've attempted to brew this style. I always make starters for my brews. I will be using Wyeast 1007. I'm not really sure what size starter to make though. It will be fermented at a lower temp than ales but higher than lagers. On...

Nothing wrong with ending up with a stronger brew. The IPA I brewed in the end of December had an OG 1.064 and got down to 1.008. That was with WLP001. Took a taste sample when I bottled on Tuesday and it was delicious. Hopefully yours turns out great too.

What yeast are you using? If you're concerned that your beer will come out too sweet, similar to the one you speak of, use a yeast with high attenuation. Less residual sweetness left behind. Stuff like Wyeast 1056, White Labs WLP001 should do the job. Accentuate the hop character.

I'm working on formulating an Imperial IPA recipe. I'm pretty set on the grain bill. It's a 5 gallon batch all grain. 10 lbs 2 row 3 lbs Maris Otter 1/2 lb Amber Malt 1/2 lb Crystal 60 1 lb sugar during the boil Est. O.G. - 1.083 I'm going to be using Warrior, Horizon, and...

I used Target for hops. Mainly for bittering only and to get me up to about 35 IBUs. Not looking for much flavor, just bittering.

Looking for some feedback on a fairly simple recipe im building. Grain Bill (5 gallon batch) 14 lbs. Maris Otter 1/2 pound Caramel 60L 1 pound table sugar Hops Pretty much a lot of Falconer's Flight. 1 oz. Warrior @ 60min. 1 oz. Falconer's Flight each @...

Well I used S-04 for my Robust Porter on monday. Pitched 2 packs. 1.064 OG. Down to 1.012 right meow, but it's fruity as all hell. Temps were in the low 60's the whole time. I didn't know if Porter will throw off flavors like that when it's real young, or the yeast just got away from me...