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Yeah there really isn’t a perfect way at least that I know of. But the mouthfeel and low oxygen environment of natural carbonation from spunding makes up for any negatives of dry hopping in the keg (at least for me). The CBDS or similar floating dip tube has been a big improvement for all...

Can’t hurt to point out that we all have vastly different systems, processes, techniques, and most importantly goals. The way I’m doing things now is creating NE IPAs as good or better than what I can buy commercially (most of which deteriorate rather quickly even in cans). I’m happy with...

1.060 / 1.012 (6.3%) 30 Min - 4 mL hop extract 10 Min - 1 oz of each hop (2 oz total) 165* WP - 3 oz of each hop (6 oz total) Keg Dry Hop - 3 oz of each hop (6 oz total) I get a ton of hop flavor and very little drop off. The longest a keg has lasted with this process is maybe 5 weeks, and the...

(62.86%) 11 lbs Barke Pilsner (20%) 3 lbs 8 oz Golden Promise (12.14%) 2 lbs 3 oz White Wheat (3.57%) 10 oz Acidulated (1.43%) 4 oz Gambrinus Honey This was transferred to the keg to spund with 3-4 gravity points remaining. Dry hops were added to the keg just before the transfer and it was left...

Here’s the dual-hopped Citra / Azacca.

Aroma of sweaty/BO is exactly what I get from this 100% Mosaic Hoppy Blonde. Dry hopped in the keg during spunding (3-4 gravity points left) at room temperature (70-74*).

What do you find brings out the sweet berry notes from Mosaic? I have a single hopped Mosaic Hoppy Blonde on right now as well and it is definitely more on the earthy side of the Mosaic spectrum.

I have a dual hopped NE IPA on now with Citra / Azacca (both YVH 2018 crop). 1.060 / 1.012 (6.3%) 30 Min - 4 mL hop extract 10 Min - 1 oz of each hop 165* WP - 3 oz of each hop Keg Dry Hop - 3 oz of each hop It’s one of my favorite NE IPAs yet. Tons of tropical fruit (pineapple and melon on...

I have a dual hopped NE IPA on now with Citra / Azacca (both YVH 2018 crop). 1.060 / 1.012 (6.3%) 30 Min - 4 mL hop extract 10 Min - 1 oz of each hop 165* WP - 3 oz of each hop Keg Dry Hop - 3 oz of each hop It’s one of my favorite NE IPAs yet. Tons of tropical fruit (pineapple and melon on...

My Penguin chiller uses the MH1210F controller model. I’ve seen a few variations in people’s pictures so you may want to confirm the model in your unit before ordering a spare. Mine came from eBay, looks like it is $14.99 now. You can probably shop around for the best price by searching for the...

I had the same issue with my Penguin chiller. Failed controller that they replaced free of charge and I installed myself (very simple). I bought myself a backup on eBay just in case it fails again at an inopportune time (as in during the middle of a beer fermenting that needs active cooling in...

Another NE IPA tomorrow, recipe below. Going simple and lighter in color on the grain bill to let the hops take center stage. OG - 1.060 FG - 1.012 ABV - ~6.3% ~55 IBU Malts (61.5%) 12 lbs Weyermann Barke Pilsner (20.5%) 4 lbs Weyermann Pale Ale (13%) 2 lbs 8 oz White Wheat (5%) 1 lbs...

Does anyone have the inside diameter of the mesh basket? The kettle is 15.75” but I don’t have the mesh basket ID.

I used the upper tangential inlet to recirculate mash for the first few batches. Paired with a Blichmann Linear Flow Valve on the pump outlet to limit flow to a slow trickle. From a conversion efficiency standpoint this worked perfectly fine. I’ve hit ~98% conversion efficiency every time...

It was a great sale price. Easily a $300-350 value when compared to similar options (such as the Spike+ V4).

Both came from Webstaurant Store. Table is 24” deep by 30” wide with a work surface height of 34”. The rubber mat is 18” by 24”. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/regency-24-x-30-18-gauge-304-stainless-steel-commercial-work-table-with-4-backsplash-and-galvanized-undershelf/600TB2430G.html...

Sounds like Grounded Brewing might be getting out of the homebrew equipment market for the time being. They don’t plan to restock the 30A eBIAB Panels and the dual tangential inlet 15 gallon kettles are on fire sale at $140 shipped. I picked up a spare at that price as a backup and/or...

A few improvements, at least in terms of my opinion and goals. I get cleaner / clearer wort when removing the stainless mesh basket than I used to with a fabric bag. Recirculation has a rigid “floor” of the basket to compact the bed and filter through. Also, the grain bed is disturbed to a...

I would guess just very bogged down from launching the eBIAB System combined with busy holiday season. They were also teasing a mash tun with man way for grain out back in September, but that seems to have been put on hold. I got the impression during ordering that it is a small operation...

Anyone else have feedback on the Grounded eBIAB system? I have two batches down (Kolsch and NE IPA) with a third planned for Friday (repeat of the Kolsch, no changes to recipe). The system, in conjunction with several other changes, has produced our two best beers to date. Stainless mesh...