Recent content by kcbeersnob

Before I try it, I wonder if anyone has tried making a NE IPA with WLP004, Wyeast 1084 or OYL-005. Seems worth trying, but I am a little concerned about Diacetyl.

These are not the same according to the "Composition/Information on Ingredients" section of the MSDS's. Easy Clean: https://storefront.ldcarlson.com/storefrontCommerce/binaryContent.do?contentKey=ac7e3b4d-ddaa-4dfb-ac44-b5a59546039f Sodium Percarbonate 15630-89-4 Sodium Sulfate 7757-82-6...

More info in the thread below. I performed the distilled test you recommended, which confirmed it's acidified. http://forum.northernbrewer.com/t/castle-pilsen-acidified/6115/12 The interesting bit from yesterday's brew is that the alternative color input I used in Bru'n Water seems to have...

Yesterday I used Castle Pils for the first time since starting this thread. To test my theory, I input 16°L as the assumed color on the Malt Acidification worksheet in Bru'n Water. Target mash pH: 5.23 Measured mash pH: 5.26

Thanks for the responses. I do not recirculate during the entire mash, but I do recirculate for a while at the end of the mash to ensure I have very clear runnings before I transfer to the kettle. I have not had any problems getting solids in the chiller. My problem is the filter in...

I have been using a plate chiller for a few years in conjunction with a March pump. I love how ridiculously fast it chills, but I have yet to find a kettle filter that does not also clog frequently and/or reduce hop utilization. Here is what I've tried: Hop Spider Hop basket (I've tried...

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US-05 post-boil: 5.27 finished: 4.40 This was a 100% Rahr 2-row DIPA with 12 oz of hops in the kettle. I was very happy with the flavor profile. Definitely cleaner and less muddled than IPA's that finished above 4.6.

In June I had an opportunity to discuss brewing APAs and IPA's with Steve Dressler (which was pretty freaking awesome, by the way). He confirmed that the secret is push your kettle pH down if your yeast is a low acid producer like 1056/WLP001. To my surprise, he said they actually mash...

After not having time to brew for two months, I've finally been able to brew a couple more batches using my ThermoBarrel. Temp loss was insignificant over a one hour mash. On the second batch, which was the same recipe as the first one + 12 ounces of roasted grains. M+L efficiency was...

From skimming replies, others mentioned have been: brewgr: 1 Brewtoad: 1 BrewR: 2 Strange Brew: 1