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Just adding a bit more for comparison sake. I perform full volume BIAB mash with no sparging or vorlauf, simply a bag squeezer :-) The last beer I made was a traditional Hefeweizen using 11# of grain and 1 oz. of hops. For my setup, I used 8.52G of strike water. I hit all my anticipated...

Based on recommendations here, I currently have the "Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon - Winexpert Private Reserve" about ready to bottle. I believe it is the replacement for the Eclipse kit.

The amount of bittering is generally just a function of time in the boil. Simply adjust the time until you reach the desired IBU.

Interested IF it will seal typical mylar hop bags better than my existing old Foodsaver. Can anyone that has one comment about that?

Great, thanks. Would you only perform a single addition of the hops? What about adding some to the Whirpool?

I don't have any of the Hallertau Mittelfruh hops, are there other good alternatives? Here's what I have on hand: Hops - Amarillo Hops - Cascade Hops - Citra Hops - Galaxy Hops - Hallertau Blanc Hops - Mosaic Hops - Magnum Hops - Warrior

I am about to embark on a batch and back in your oft-quoted post #429 you suggest using SafAle S-04 or [LalBrew] Windsor as opposed to US-05 or Wyeast 1056 as the latter two might be too dry. Do you still recommend S-04 or Windsor?

I do not have a business account. When you sign up for an account, you can select "homebrewer" as one of the options. I just got confirmation the order was shipped.

Even better yet, is buying directly from White Labs. I just placed an order yesterday for far less than any other place I could find.

Yes it is. So much so that I am considering throwing my name in the collective hat.

Ah, the recession...Yep, had to close down a business I had started several years earlier and lay off employees as a result of that little gem.

Here in north central NC, the local taproom/brewpub market seems to be going strong. I frequent all the major players and they are all seem to be as busy as they want to be.

Hops Direct is also a good one. They are in close proximity to Yakima, so similar hops. I've found you need to look at both sites simultaneously to find the best price on the specific hops you are looking at.

This is the grain bill of my last batch of a double NEIPA. Using 2 pkgs of S-04, I achieved an ABV of 8.7%. I also think you do not want the Caramel in there for this style. Pounds Grain Proportion 7 Briess 2-Row 35.0% 7 Simpsons Golden Promise 35.0% 1.5 Flaked Oats 7.5% 1.5 Flaked...

The best sparge is none at all, as mentioned a few times here. I moved to BIAB last year and have only performed full volume mashes. Depending on the grain bill, I've reached efficiencies over 80%. Work smarter, not harder :-)

The reason I wanted to use both, right or wrong, is because the brewery specifically lists both on the can. Also, what do you think about adding Lactose and DME, are they necessary? The main reason for the lactose is a bit of sweetness but mostly mouthfeel. The DME is primarily intended to...

So no particular feedback on the recipe? I've decide to name this one, "Misfit Island Coconut Stout"

WOW! That is a very impressive home-based setup. Absolutely stunning. Big time jealous.

Better is subjective, all things considered. Better in terms of efficiency, sparging is likely better. For overall ease of process, full volume is better. I don't have a mash tun, only the kettle and BIAB bag. So for the easiest BIAB process, there is no sparging at all. Heat full volume of...

Understand you will be limited to not-so-big [ABV] beers with a 10G kettle and a full volume mash. Personally I've found my limit to be around 15# or so of grain with a 10G BIAB setup. As such, I recently bought a 15G kettle to accommodate the bigger beers.