Recent content by troygarrett33

Just thought I would post an update after brewing a Deschutes Obsidian Stout clone, using the A09 Pub yeast. Only about a week in the keg, but it sure turned out nice :) . The numbers were: OG: 1.063, FG: 1.015, so it finished out pretty well with the A09. Thanks for your reassurances regarding...

Yes, that is what I meant by "relative". As a percentage of the grain bill. Thanks!

Thanks for the tips! I don't have a very good way to do a step mash, so was planning to do a single infusion mash targeting about 149F temp for 60 minutes. When you say 5-15% fermentables, would that be by weight of the sugar relative to the grain bill weight? I assume so. Is the intent for...

Thanks for confirming! I’ll rest easier now 😊

I created a yeast starter as usual using A09 for an upcoming stout I'll be brewing in a few days. This is the first time I've used the A09 yeast. I noticed from the beginning that the yeast in the packet looked a little "chunky" or coagulated compared to other yeasts. On the stir plate, it has...

Agreed - a picture of your setup would be great! I have recently purchased the All Rounder. I also got the stainless steel tee you mentioned and am very interested in seeing how you adapted the valve and Tee to allow for adding the dry hops. I'll be brewing my first batch with the All Rounder...

I bought a used 5lb CO2 tank but it is out of certification. Any tips on where to get the tank re-certified or swapped, and likely cost for this?