Recent content by NVMuskie

Gelatin will help you drop out protein and yeast, but I don't know how much impact it'll have on dropping any of the hop particles.

Another individual who enjoys riding on two wheel here. :) Not a 1%'er though. I have to admit... that's one aspect of the Reno/Tahoe area that is just stellar: so many rides to choose from on any given day.

As was just mentioned... dissolving the gelatin in cold water first helps immensely.

FERMENTABLES ~~~~~ % LB OZ Malt or Fermentable PPG °L ----------------------------------------------------------------- 40% 3 0 Extra Light Malt Extract Syrup 36 3 33% 2 8 American Two-row Pale 37 1 7% 0 8 Crystal 20L 34...

Thanks much, all. I do keep notes, and I try to keep myself as consistent as possible. I was just a little surprised. As was mentioned.... this isn't rocket science. Cheers!!

Here's my situation and would like some advice to refine technique. I use a 2-gal Coleman beverage cooler to perform my mini mashes with (generally) 4lbs of grain. I preheat the cooler with near-boiling water while I am getting water up to temp for the mash to negate the thermal effect of the...

Good day to everyone! And a very merry Christmas to you all. I've actually been lingering in the shadows here for several months. I'm originally from Saint Paul, MN transplanted to Reno, NV in 2000. I'm a computer geek at the University of Nevada and have been brewing for a little more...

Would that be me you are speaking of? :mug: