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Got my hops and grains ready to go, going to brew this in the next couple of days. Quick question. Did you just steep the grains or did you do a partial mash? And if you just steeped, how long and at what temperature?

Hmmm, that Rye extract looks pretty interesting. Not sure how I'd calculate it in to the recipe though. I actually passed through Milwaukee this weekend, would have stopped if I'd known. Haha. As far as mashing the rye, could I just do an extended steeping instead? Like a 45 minute steep?

Hey guys. I was hoping to make an extract version of the recipe back in reply #23. Here is my conversion as it stands. Let me know if you guys have any input or corrections. Thanks! Extract Version: 5 gallons OG - 1.062 Color - 13 Est FG - 1.015 ABV - 6.2% GRIST 6 lbs 12 oz Light Dry...

Awesome! Thanks for the answers dudes.

I'm planning on brewing this version when my citra shipment gets here. How exactly did you do the first wort hop additions using extract? I've found a couple of ways of doing it on the net, but not exactly sure about the process yet. Thanks! Also, has anyone in here had a great success...

I double checked my local store and they do in fact carry both of these. Do you guys think I should swap out the S-33 on the stout though? It's a coffee and donuts stout. I've only brewed IPAs up until this point so I'm in new territories with these two batches.

Hey guys, I'm doing a couple of small one gallon batches this weekend. Recipes I'm following called for two safale yeasts, T-58 and S-33. I'm not quite sure my home brew store carries these though, so I was wondering if anyone had some Wyeast substitution suggestions. The T-38 is for what...