Recent content by neilph7

I am at 6.5 abv, I would guess 1010/1012 gravity.

Yes, hops! I used debittered hops in the boil, and maybe only an ounce or less. I saved then for that reason.

So, instead of adding the lambic blend i should use dregs? Do you have a favorite kind?

Just to be clear, I have not yet added a sour culture except for the dregs...

Hello brewers! I am making a sour beer and I am looking to discuss the process. I started with a sour mash, did a clean ferment (kind of like a pale ale with Wyeast American Wheat) and racked into secondary. Here I added dregs from a previous sour beer (lambic blend) and I have noticed a nice a...

I know the question is not directed toward me, but that is why I use spiced rum. Cider and rum are a pretty good pair, and I only soak in a little bit (enough to cover and a little more for about a week). Because the rum leeches a lot of the flavor, i add both the liquid and the chips. I do...

I would imagine it would be equally difficult to get the bag out, too. I have always assumed it was easiest to sanitize them and pitch right in. Just my 2 cents!