Recent content by JRSpangen

Thanks for the feedback. OG and FG were right on the recipe levels -- 1.065 and 1.017. The sweetness is less of an issue than the color and "maltiness". I'll try the change in addition of the extract a try next time.

Interesting..storage of ingredients in the Texas summer could have something to do with it. Will check in with the folks at Austin Homebrew to see if they concur.. I need to learn to measure brew color..will do some research

Very helpful...I’ll take a look. Thanks!

Sampled my second ever batch today — a Dale’s Pale Ale clone recipe — extract. It’s very drinkable but quite different than Dale’s. My batch is quite a bit darker and has more malty sweetness — more similar to a brown ale. I’m wondering if this is a function of the recipe or if there may be...

Good plan..believe that's what I'll do

I appreciate the input. Thanks!

Hey all -- newbie brewer here (batch number 2). Brewing a Dale's Pale Ale clone which called for the last oz of hops (Centennial) to be split -- half added at the end of the boil, and half saved for dry hopping. I mistakenly added the full oz at the end of the boil. Question is -- do I forgo...

Nice -- have you tried it?

Thanks for the help -- will try to flip the gasket - electrical tape was no match for the lid pressure

Using my new 6.5G glass BMB for the first time. Lid is pushing up, but airlock is still very active. How critical is a firm seal at the BMB lid?