Recent content by MMachulsky

In pursuit of shortening my brew day I've been considering using bucket heaters combined with programmable outlet timers. Waking up to preheated strike water sounds like a wonderful way to save time. Any thoughts, questions, or advice is appreciated...

I'll be brewing a Belgian ipa this weekend. I don't have much experience using Belgian yeasts. I'd appreciate any fermentation advice more experienced brewers (using this or other Belgian yeasts) might have to offer. Seeking balanced Belgian characteristics using an ipa recipe. I'll be...

Is anyone planning on attending this festival in October? Has anyone attended in the past? Reviews? Comments?

I've used the Avery Envelope Seals before. They actually work well. I add the name of the beer, "brewed on" date, and ABV to the label. Looks nicer but takes a little more time to apply the labels to each bottle.

Thanks again. I'm going to pick up some hops this Saturday, dry hop Sunday, and probably bottle the following weekend. Getting excited about this batch!

You make a good point Big Belgian. I suppose I would be getting away from the original style. I think I'm going to go ahead and dryhop anyway. I'm brewing a batch for my brother and dad and they both enjoy hoppy beers (as do I and i'll be keeping a third of this batch). I'll be stopping by...

I recently racked a brewer's best imperial pale ale into a secondary because I'm considering dry hopping. I sampled when taking my gravity reading and it tastes great. Part of me thinks "if its not broke don't fix it" but the hop head in me thinks throw some extra hops in even just for aroma...

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