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I wasn't considering upgrading because I feel as if it is a little high on pricing. Maybe it is because I bought a Gen 4.0 in spring 2024 and feel like I missed out by buying a few months too early. I bet fly sparging it really does help. Makes me consider it again. How does it look after a...

Given the grain bill I would say it definitely sounds like a lager yeast is ideal for this one. I love using Pearle for bittering, but I would probably use whatever dry lager yeast I have sitting around. I have W34/70, S23, and WLP860 dry. I also have WLP940 in my yeast bank which would probably...

Just brewed a batch of this (or similar enough to it, this thread inspired it) 5.5 gal fermenter batch 12lb Dingemans Belgian Pilsner 1lb 1oz Simplicity Candi Syrup 1lb Dextrose 4oz D-45 Candi Syrup 0.4oz Magnum 14% AA at 60' min 1oz Saaz 2.5% AA at 10 min 0.5oz Styrian Goldings 2.5% AA at 10...

You can ferment wlp860 at room temperature, but the esters are much higher than 34/70. You may enjoy it. I have used the yeast in Joe Dragon's Augustiner Helles recipe with good results, but I did temperature control. I have also used it in an Octoberfest and a Festbier. It has fruitier...

I hate even asking since I am a complete noob and probably could do more research. I was considering buying a kit, but I am sure frozen juice or frozen must is better than the kit sitting in a warehouse. The winegrapesdirect instructions seem pretty simple. I was considering fermenting in my...

Thank you. Come on by and grab a pint!

Thoughts on using Koln for this one instead of 1007? I have Koln banked and supposedly it is the same strain, although some have reported differences, probably mutations.

If you do something like that - is that in a chest freezer or an upright? I never had an issue doing the beer can method, or putting the probe in an alcohol mixture when I was using a chest. If its an upright, what is the temperature differential you're using? I understand liquid/beer temp is...

Testing it in a more ridiculous temperature with the probe just hanging out behind the kegs close to the evaporator coil. After further inspection the gasket is a little loose fitting on the bottom, but I was going to wait until I drill for my CO2 bulkhead before I get too crazy. 45F-70F...

Airgas by me has screwed me a few times on 5lb CO2 exchanges even when they're up to date. $38 for an exchange once and $48 the second time. I usually send my sister up to a fire extinguisher place to do a refill for about $19. My LHBS does exchanges for much less than Airgas, but it's about as...

This was from my NEDIPA which is based off Omega's NE DIPA. I have never made one before, nor do I get too crazy with this style. I hope it is sufficient, but given some of the information in this thread I think it might be underhopped. Actually dry hopped on day 3 and day 8. Today is day 9...

Thanks. From what I understand a lot of people use the can and a coozie for better thermal inertia. I suppose if it was open to air it might run more frequently but less duration which probably would be desirable. I'll give it a shot.

The gasket makes good contact all around. It might be a little weak, sometimes I push the door to make sure it's shut, but most of the time it's good. I'm in Florida and it's extremely humid here. I run an EVAdry to help, but it's not uncommon for me to open the door when it's 90-100% humidity...

I built an 8 tap keezer from a used upright Frigidaire freezer and I was wondering if my performance issues were typical for an upright freezer or if my unit maybe has issues with older components. Freezer is reasonably old. It does freeze, but takes some time compared to a chest freezer...

My Christmas Lager "Bark n Peel" Cinnamon, bitter orange peel, and sweet orange peel. W34/70. 19 days old. Merry Christmas all.

Paul is a good guy. He is very responsive to emails and calls and willing to make things right from a customer service perspective (any issues with products from vendors, etc). I buy bulk grains from him and share/trade with others when they need grain. We are in Ocala too. If you are not yet a...

Shipping costs online will almost always outweigh shopping locally. Check with your local breweries. Not sure where you are located but if you're Midwest over to the North East there are plenty of options for shops that sell good priced stuff. If I buy 4-5 sacks on sale from Northern Brewer...

Good catch. I will up the IBUs. Thanks for the input. I will post when I brew it. Got a few different beers ahead of it.

It is on my list. This is my boosted version that is updated using 20% Munich (I only have Barke).... going to 1.049 OG on a 6.5gallon (fermenter) batch

Pillows for my mouth! Delicious