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Hello, I brewed a small batch (11.5 litres) of Chocolate stout the other day. I would like to add some chocolate extract on bottling day, has anyone done this? I’m not sure how much to add? Thanks for any input.

Thank you for the replies, I only do 2.5 gallon batches currently, so volume shouldn’t be an issue.

When doing BIAB do you do a full volume mash? Thanks, Ryan

Looks good, mines still in the primary. What did you use for chocolate additions? And when did you add them?

Hello, Just wondering about backing sweetening a 10L kit wine. I’m thinking of keeping a small amount of concentrate (500ml-1L) out of the fermentation, and re adding it after stabilization. Has anybody tried this? Will it work? Is that enough juice to hold back? Any input is greatly...

That looks good.

Thanks, I might up it to 4oz then.

Thanks, How big of a brew was it?

Hello, I’m just looking for some advice. I’m going to brew the following stout next week. I’m wondering how much cocoa powder I should add to the boil, and for how long? I’m thinking 3oz for the last 5 minutes? Thanks in advance. Basic Information Batch Name: Chocolate stout Brewed By: RyeGuy...

Thank you for the feedback. I have adjusted the hop addition times, and might attempt my first partial mash with this one.

I am just looking for any comments on a English Pale Ale recipe I’m thinking of brewing. I’m new to making my own recipes, but I’m looking to make a sessional beer. I want to use golding hops as I am going to be growing them this summer. Basic Information Batch Name: Golding PA Brewed By...

Hello, I’m having trouble with getting my beer to carbonate enough. What would be a good amount of priming sugar for a 23 litre batch? Does altitude/temperature change the amounts needed? Thank you.

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely try doing it differently next time. I’m sure I will still get through the whole batch.

I steeped some Munich and crystal malts at 155f for 20 minuets in 9 litres of water. I then brought this to a boil, removed from the heat and added 9lbs of light LME. I returned this to the heat and boiled for 30 minutes, adding my cascade hops at the desired times. There was a total of 1/2 lb...

I did use liquid extract, and that’s what I thought, but nothing was stuck to the kettle.