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The specs on the yeast are for fermentation temperatures. The range is 48 to 58 f. I try to ferment in the low 50's. After the beer has reached final gravity, then it is lagered near freezing for 3 or more weeks; that is the 34 degree step. Hoe that clears it up, Cheers Tim Sent from my...

cannman, I usually finish primary in about 2 weeks with lagers, then a diacetyl rest for a couple days and 3-4 weeks lagering. So yeah, pretty close to 7 weeks. I have been using Mexican Lager yeast lately and it seems to ferment a bit faster than most other lager stains I have used. Pushed out...

tmac, the beer I made was good, but I did take some of the first runnings and probably over carmelized, as the beer had a unique sweetness that though OK, was a bit out of place in an IPA. As for your beer, bummer. I can only guess that the "boozy astringent" character may have been due to...

Hey, at least you made do with your situation:) That will be a very interesting partigyle. The first runnings must have been pretty dark? Might be a great "winter ale" grain bill; malty and hoppy. Cheers, Tim

Thanks JayDubWill, I honestly cannot remember if I did a D-rest on that beer. I always do a D-rest on my lagers these days, and probably did so with the TBR. I really enjoy doing light lagers, the challenge is part of the fun.

If the previous beer tastes good and the fermentation seemed normal, then just re-use the S-05. I assume the new beer is also somewhat hoppy? There will be some carry over of flavor. If you want the beer quickly, and have a clean ferment, I recommend starting the beer in the mid 60's and...

Great interview, I admire serious brewers like yourself.

Great interview. Thanks for sharing!

Hey Micha, I thought the blonde was really good without capping the mash, or adding any LME or DME but I have never tried it any other way, so that's my two cents. 1lb of C-80 and 1/2 lb of chocolate would seem to add a lot more than a little color. Those malts in that quantity would make a...

I have brewed it down to 1.055 and it was still very tasty, so you should be fine. Let us know how it comes out:) Cheers, Tim

Let us know how it comes out! Cheers, Tim

Great interview, Bobby. I like to drool over your brewhardware site! Nice work!

Calories: 190.78 kcal per 12.0 fl oz Original Gravity: 1.057 (1.048 - 1.065) Terminal Gravity: 1.014 (1.012 - 1.016) Color: 25.11 (22.0 - 35.0) Alcohol: 5.64% (4.8% - 6.5%) Bitterness: 30.5 (25.0 - 50.0) Ingredients: 7.0 lb Standard 2-Row 2.5 lb Vienna Malt (Organic) 0.88 lb...

It was fine,juicy as usual with a decent brine. It was hard to tell the difference from my regular brine. Basically maltose instead of fructose. Its been a while, and only tried it once so not much to report.

D-rest is after primary, before lagering. Bring to mid 60s for 2 or 3 days, then chill to lager temp. Happy Brewings, Tim

The sulfur will dissipate. Just leave in primary a bit longer. Lagering will give you a cleaner beer if you are not happy with the current results.

Big Red! Well I might not increase the Munich and just up the pale, my personal tastes find that much Munich is too heavy. I've never used Apollo, so no opinion there. What's your OG and IBU ? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I have done events like this with my brewing friends, it is very gratifying when your brewing obsession elicits both a great product and makes a special event all the more special. Good for you! As mentioned above, the need for qualified (and sober) beer proxy cannot be overstated. I have had...

I have done events like this with my brewing friends, it is very gratifying when your brewing obsession elicits both a great product and makes a special event all the more special. Good for you! As mentioned above, the need for qualified (and sober) beer proxy cannot be overstated. I have had...

That now looks very good. The grain bill is solid, reducing the crystal to 5% or so is about right. The hops profile will work well, definite Citra blast. Amarillo as FWH is a good one. Use the S-05 it will do better with this beer IMO. Cheers, Tim