Recent content by NickC

What’s your process look like from the time you drop the DH? I’ve found containing that aroma is key. Don’t pull PRV, don’t transfer to a non-purged keg, etc.

I’ve been WPing @ 160 for 30 min. The last 3 batches I’ve used about 5-6oz Mosaic whole cone and squeezed every last drop of wort out of the cones when transferring to fermenter. Anyone have any experience doing something similar? Seems to have been working great. No off flavors, possibly...

I bought a bottle of Watkins pure extract and added a drop to a NEIPA I recently tapped. I didn’t like it. Definitely didn’t give me the flavor I get from some of the better breweries that use vanilla around here. Not sure if it’s because I added directly to the glass, or if that’s just what...

Excellent! I like that idea a lot. Thanks again

When do you guys add your fruit? I’m on the fence between 3 days after pitching, or wait until the tail end of fermentation. I also normally do my 5-6oz dry hold at the tail end. Would I be ok to dump fruit and dry hops at same time?

I read elsewhere Goya can be a little sour, but I’m not sure the person was referencing this Goya pulp specifically. I’m def going to use a few packs of these along with some pineapple chunks I’ve had frozen for a month or 2. Any experience with vanilla extract? Ideally I’d use vanilla...

Nice! Looks like Walmart and target both carry the Goya pulp. What was your experience with it? How many packs per gallon did you use?

Glad this thread exists - helpful reference for my first milkshake ipa. Good looking brews up there! So I’ve been brewing new England’s for a while, but interested to try w/ added lactose and fruit. Are you guys making your own purée? Or how and when exactly do you add your fruit?

Thanks @brewswithshoes !!

Wasn’t sure exactly where to post this. Anyone not going care to share your presale code? I’m worried I’m not going to get tix when public sale starts. Cheers!

Likewise on 19 galaxy from Yak. Incredible aroma, no burn, with only a small amount in dry hop along with some mosaic.

So, I posted a question about GABF a couple of weeks back... Turns out I missed the presale cutoff for AHA members. Would anyone be kind enough to share you code if you’re not going this year?

This reminded me.. never followed up on the Austin trip I asked for tips on. I visited Southern Heights and it was legit. I’m not a huge sour guy, but they had a raspberry fruited sour that weekend that was one of the best beers I’ve had. Their NEs were solid, def best I could find in ATX...

Pic in better sunlight. Sucks I had so many firsts for this recipe I don’t know what did it, but I finally got the flavor right.

Latest batch... not the best lighting but close enough representation. In person looks a paler yellow and not as dark as pic. Super proud of this one. 6 lbs GP 3lbs 2 row 3lbs oat malt 2 lbs white wheat malt 1 lb GNO Mash @ 158 OG 1070 FG 1018 Imperial Juice @ 68 up to 72 over 1 week...