I love making and drinking Belgians. I typically brew a batch of Belgian Quad (aka Dark Strong) once a year. Have brewed a couple batches of Dubbel. And recently have brewed some Trippels last couple years.
I use WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast in all my "Trappist style" Belgians.
I use the Candi...
I've seen some older discussions on this topic but wanted to bring up my specific idea.
I'm brewing a Helles Bock (Maibock) with expected OG of 1.067
Will be using WLP 833 (German Bock Lager Yeast) and make a BIG starter
I then plan to brew a Doppelbock with expected OG of 1.095 - 1.1
The idea...
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I am trying to calculate ABV on a BIG Barleywine. I have the OG and original volume. There were multiple additions including concentrated wort, honey, sugar, syrup as well as a second pitch of yeast.
Is there a calculator or formula that I could use to somehow determine what the ABV of...
I want to upgrade from a Basic 10 gallon brew kettle to a new 15 gallon (so I can brew 5 and 10 gallon recipes). With some additional features/accessories
I've been looking at several:
- Spike
- SS Brewtech
- Northern Brewer Megapot
- Blichmann
- Edelmetall Bru
Wanted to get feedback /...
@Nate R Thanks for your response! I'm not new to brewing but am new to Brewie and/or BIAB. When you say "any" brew bag, do you remember what size is needed? And by sealing, just so that the grain doesn't spill out right?
I just obtained a used BREWIE. Looking at the instructions & video it says you must use a BREWIE mash bag. Those I cannot find! Anyone who still brews with a BREWIE, what is the preferred alternative?
I brewed a big Belgian Dark Strong ale in late November. WLP530 Abbey Ale yeast used. Racked to secondary and then cold crashed the secondary to 50F December 12th. I want to keep it in the secondary until around Feb 12th.
Question is if I raise the temp to ~ 65F for a 2-3 weeks, will the F...