Recent content by SlickRick

As a follow up, the US05 did a great job on this beer. I bottled it recently hitting 4.9% ABV. I was able to get the FG down to 1.012 as I was hoping. It appears this is a much more clean beer than other yeasts I've used. Keeping it down to temps wasn't easy but the finished product looks nice.

I recently bottled my Carribou Slobber but have yet to taste it as it's conditioning. I am about to start the NB Nut Brown Ale Extract Kit with Specialty grains. Would anyone suggest any additions to their recipe based on personal experience? It's essentially just specialty grains, LME, and 1...

Using ice bombs and tubs of water I've kept the fermentation temps in the low 60's. I've had a strong Krausen for the past 7 days straight. I've been expecting it to subside but it's still pretty heavy at this point. I'm hopeful that means this US-05 is really breaking down all of the...

That makes perfect sense. This is only my 8th batch as a homebrewer so I'm definitely still learning the ropes. In fact, this is really my first recipe that I altered a decent amount, plus its my first 5 gallon batch. I was pleased that I actually hit my OG as intended. I will say this, my...

freisste, being an experienced brewer, your first thought was that this FG would be in the 1.22. What reasoning was behind that, just so I can understand what might cause this to finish off at a higher FG than I anticipated. I'm trying to keep those temps down by tubs, water, and ice. I'll...

My goal for the OG was 1.048 so I did hit what I was anicipating. Based on QBrew I was hoping to hit an OG of 1.012 which would put me at 4.7%. Now I'm new to brewing as well so if that doesn't turn out quite the way I anticipated, I wouldn't be shocked. The base recipe was from the kit I...

Thanks for all of the insight. Last night I completed this Oktoberfest which was my first ever full 5 gallon batch. I tweaked the grains, replaced the hops, and went with US-05 Ale Yeast. I simply don't have the ability to lager at this time. Here was the recipe I went with: Recipe Name...

Last night I verified that the hops are Liberty hops with an AA of 5.2%. Do you believe these need replaced after sitting so long? They are still sealed in their packaging but have been a room temps. I agree on the yeast, I was thinking of going with US-05. Until I am more comfortable...

I've been recommended on another site to look at add 1 lb. of Crystal 60L to help bump the ABV and overall flavor. That should put me at around 4.3% ABV but also keep the beer similar to a traditional Oktoberfest. I'm assuming that I need to replace the "Generic" hops in the kit and use...

When I received my MB kit for Christmas my mother in law also purchased the True Brew Oktoberfest Kit as well. I've hung on this in hopes of having it ready for the proper season. Now that I'm in the ballpark of prepping an Oktoberfest, I am looking for a little help on their recipe and on any...