Recent content by portablehammer

Thanks @FarmerTed. I generally do the same for my ales too, but this recipe specifically suggests cold crashing before bottling. I understand the help that this can provide for clarity, but what would it do for flavor, and wouldn't the yeast wake up and carb after a week or so anyway? I assumed...

I just brewed a Pink Elephant Clone all grain, but had a question about the aging instructions. The recipe (http://www.homebrewparty.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20) suggests I lager at 30F for two weeks and then bottle condition for 21 days. I do not have a fridge that can hold a secondary...

1 lbs Rye Malt (4.7 SRM) 8.8 oz Pale Ale (German) 8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L Mash for 60 minutes @ 154F 7 lbs Pale Liquid Extract [Boil for 30 min] 1.00 oz Citra [12.00 %] - Boil 30.0 min 1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 20.0 min 1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 10.0 min...