Thanks for the advice.
I am planning on bottling, so the heavy carb option is not really viable.
I was thinking a subtle addition of maybe 5 ml for a 5 gallon batch.
My question with doing it at bottling time is would this affect the carbination process since the ph has been altered?
Sorry that I haven't contributed much to these forums other than ask questions.... BUT...Haven t seen the answer to this question anywhere else..
I am doing a AG Saison with wyest 3711, typical grain bill of belg pils, aromatic, wheat, etc...
I want to have an acidic/refreshing bite.
I...
As I have limited space and no keggerator I was curious if it was a possibility to keg in a typical 5 gallon corny keg, leave at room temp for an extended period of time taking off beers in growlers or bottles as desired, and still have decent beer?
I can't see this being that big of a...
This is exactly the type of information i was looking for.
Thanks!
The less math I need to do the better!
avidhomebrewer - how did you fit 10# into a 5 gallon pot? What did you use for the sparge and/or boil?
Thanks for the replies guys..
I guess what I am saying is that I cannot afford any more space for other brewing equipment, and I was looking for a way to calculate how much DME to add to make up for my lack of mashing ability.
I have mashed 4 lbs before in a mini mash with no problem, but...
I have done about 4 partial mash beers and I do not have enough space in my loft for a complete all grain set up, so I am going to keep making PM for the foreseeable future. I use the stove-top method for my PM...
However, I want to make as close to an all grain batch as possible, using the...
I was a little too nervous about using fermenting animal protein in something I am going to drink! Do they pasteurize anything before or after they make it?
So I am trying to make an Oyster Stout, but most that I have tasted are quite lean in the mouth.
In an attempt to rectify this, I added some Oatmeal to help with the mouthfeel.
What do you think?
Recipe: Oyster Oatmeal Stout (based off of Whitstable Oyster Stout Clone from Beer...
Ok - this batch is cursed... broke my D$@# hydrometer as I was going to test the batch...
ARRGGHHH sometimes I hate my concrete floors!!
Thanks for the advice guys.
I will get a bigger grain bag, use a bit more water, test after mash and test after a more vigorous shaking. Test that is after...
Jedijoel - excellent idea... Not sure why I didn't think of that...
I guess that I could have just mashed longer. Can I mash too long? If I still can't get the efficiency I guess I could have adjusted upwards with the extract.
Definately need a bigger grain bag though.
Cumin was in the recipe I had... I added the Grains of Paradise on my own...
I used 1 gallon for the mash and 2.5 gallons for the sparge. Topped with about 2.75 - 3 gallons after the boil.
Hello all,
I am 2 days out from my first attempt at a partial mash...didn't really go well.
I am making a hoegaarden clone wit with the following recipe :
Hoegaarden:
1.5lb Belgian 2-row Pilsener malt
1.25 lb flaked wheat
8oz Belgian aromatic malt
4oz flaked oats
Mash at 150F...