Recent content by phatuna

are you confident that your mash temp readings are accurate? what about your fermentation temp? is it controlled?

Looks like you've got some work to do on your brew rig :) here is a pic of my homemade gravity system. it's ugly, but I don't have to move hot water around manually.

I use this: Austin Homebrew Supply

it's only a matter of time until you loose it. I wouldn't worry much about the blichmann failing. You should figure out how to brew in one spot.

I probably do 70% homebrew and 30% store bought. I concentrate my homebrewing on bigger beers and buy session beers

I used the sp10 for a bit, that's a good burner. One thing to know, the burner top is not wide enough to hold a keg. if you ever plan on boiling wort in a keg, this is not the best burner. You will have to modify it, I used to put a bbq grate over mine that was wide enough for my keg to rest...

did you use the same mill at the same setting for brew 1 vs. brew 2? have you read brewkaisers webpage? Troubleshooting Brewhouse Efficiency - German brewing and more

This is a big no-no. you must drink the beer, never pour it out.

sounds like your 65% efficiency was about right. you increased your FG by adding a lb of sugar that it does not sound like you accounted for in BS. It also sounds like you boiled off more than you anticipated in BS. Take great notes for the first 5 to 10 all-grain sessions like JW points out...

Agree with the others, one last thought, I bought one of these 13 gallon carboys and love it. Austin Homebrew Supply

I would pour out about half of that starter. Mix the remaining half really well and dump it into your wort

boil a couple of gallons, pour a bit in, take temp, pour some more, take temp until you reach desired mash temp. then take notes. or, forget the protein rest altogether.

The spare on newer cars is sometimes a PITA to figure out. This guy needs a break here guys!

wait! I'm a guy, we brew in shorts year around :)

We brew in bikini's year around in So.Cal.. yah, we don't have 4 seasons so please stay put :cross: