Recent content by JayB240

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Does anybody pitch a second yeast latter in primary or secondary? I was talking to a great brewer who had a variety of beers that he shared with me. All had second yeast additions. On thread topic. I pitched at 80 degrees last week during a Senior moment. Fermentation went fine. My rule of...

http://www.northesthops.com/Harvest_and_Drying_hops_s/14.htm Great set of clues I check my hops .... Nope not ready yet Jay

My lesson(learned the hardway): Respect the Mash ! Hit the right Temp Wait for conversion Drain the mash slow Recirculate mash - Vorlauf I fly sparge slowly with an eye on the boil kettle level. Jay

I use a IPhone App called Sparge Pal to calculate Mash Water amounts and temp. There are online tools also http://www.appolicious.com/tech/apps/60020-sparge-pal-david-parker

TommyKnocker Imperial Nut Brown Maple Ale 10-C American Brown Ale Author: BYO Size: 5.52*gal Efficiency: 75.0% Attenuation: 75.0% Calories: 262.84*kcal per 12.0*fl oz Original Gravity: 1.078 (1.045 - 1.060) Terminal Gravity: 1.020 (1.010 - 1.016) Color: 19.08 (18.0 - 35.0) Alcohol: 7.77% (4.3%...

Do you keep fermentation in a air locked fermentor (bucket)? - Is fermentation an active process (Bubbles in the air lock) ? Do you add corn sugar to bottles ? Jay

I pre heat my HD 10 gallon Mash Tun with 140 degree water for about 15 min with the lid screwed on.... I made a copper manifold that I cover with a 5 gallon paint strainer for the Mash..... Works great... Lauter is always clear of grain parts.. Never clogs Jay

Does your tap water taste good ? Are you bottling your beer ? Jay

I chill in the Boil Kettle. I use an external heat exchanger and recirculate back into the Brew Kettle. I "recirculate" using a bucket while I marshal the resources for a March Pump. I also use the keggle (BK) as a hot liquor tank. Jay

More than just another plate chiller. Custom made Heat Exchangers I've had mine for the last 8 batches... I clean with Star San and PBW (Powered Brewers Wash). I am teaching myself why I need a pump..... If I could recirculate I could watch the Keggle Thermometer go down...

How about a better Heat Exchanger ? I bought a heat exchanger from a neighbor who just happens to have a Heat Exchanger Company. I've been using the new exchanger all summer...... 3 to four passes will take 5 gal 200 degree wort down to 70 degrees against 48 degree well water. All stainless...

I had a pint of this beer at the KeyStone Colorado Brews and Bluegrass Festival. Does anyone have advice on what kind of Maple Syrup is best ? Brew Your Own- 250 Classic Clones has the Recipe Imperial Nut Brown Clone - Tommyknocker Brewery 5 galllons / 19 L, all-grain) Targets...

If you decide to travel to Estes via I70 Idaho Springs: Tommyknocker brew pub Breckinrige: Breckinridge Brewery Oscar Blues has great beer and a great bluegrass jam www.oscarblues.com

BIAB http://www.beersmith.com/blog/2009/04/14/brew-in-a-bag-biab-all-grain-beer-brewing/ Jay