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Some will disagree, but I would read John Palmers "How to Brew", before any actual brewing. That way, when you start brewing it will make a lot more sense, and hopefully give you a better initial product. Avoiding some of the common mistakes by doing some early reading pays off! Also, I really...

+1 I call it "Domestic tranquility "

Started at 5 am, mash is 10 min from done. Cooking breakfast for the kids and waiting for the sun to come up. No beers for this brew session!

Is one a British crystal? It may be 60 EBC?

When I am looking for something to keep my mind occupied, I like crime fiction/ humor. Some favorites: Anything by Carl Hiaasan Lee Child. The Reacher books are all entertaining. Anything by Tim Dorsey Clive Cussler, somewhat predictable, but always entertaining. The Fountainhead. Not a...

It's the proprietary yeast strain that that is used in Heady Topper, by the Alchemist. Really neat, hazy yeast. I spun it up from 3 cans.

Cool. Any early signs?

Ugh. I mean Conan yeast for cider. I'm smrt

Anyone ever do this? I've get fresh cider and a big Conan starter. Thought it could be interesting but figured I'd check before committing to it.

I know. I know. I think it'll be something I brew in the near future. Defiantly a good idea. Right now, brown ale prevails. Going to do a 10 gallon batch of Janet's brown ale split between 001 and 007.

Thanks all! Great suggestions! I really like the brown ale idea, I haven't done a southern brown yet. The barley wine idea is great too, but I'm too impatient to wait for it to finish. Thanks again

Brown ale is a good idea, I hadn't thought of that. Barley wine is good too, but I think in too impatient to wait for it to be ready! Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Both good suggestions. Too many hoppy beers lately. ESB might be good. Was thinking Irish ale as well

Hello HBT! I need some inspiration and direction. After a summer of saisons and Ipa, in looking for a good fall beer that does not feature a pumpkin or is a lager. I've got a sack of British pale malt now, so I'd like to use that. I just finished an oatmeal porter, with bourbon and oak as well...

That's pretty cool. Nice work!

It's not awesome, but if you know that, you can scale and adjust to accommodate it. Beersmith is great for that. The issue is that the slits in the manifold lose suction when the runnings get below the top of them. Therefore it leaves everything that's left. I just adjust my bill accordingly.

I have a xtreme 70 quart with a copper manifold. Works great, never gets stuck. Super predictable and easy to clean. Didn't solder the joints so it can cleaned out quickly. It leaves about 1/2 gallon or so behind. It's great at holding temps. 1 1/2 hour mash, maybe 2 degree drop.

Beer smith won't suggest recipes for you, but it will let you upload your on hand stock and let you use it as inventory management.

Ha ha. I keep a roll of electrical tale over the fridge and tape over all the parts if the probe. It's sealed off from ambient temps. Seems pretty good.

+5 gallons of Bourbon vanilla stout + 10 gallons Yooper's ruination clone +10 gallons Saison. =42948.5 gallons.