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Sure, let gravity do the work if you like. Putting on the silicone gloves and squeezing it isn’t a big deal to me and I detect no harm done and obviously I’m getting more out of it.

Best explanation EVER!!

Agreed. That’s why after reading a couple of articles on brewing a witbier and considering it is my first, maybe err on the side of caution and use 3/4 oz of each. Assuming all other steps go well, it’ll likely be enjoyable to drink and I can add more next time if I think it’d be an improvement.

I have a Mash & Boil with a pump. I use a hop spider. Can I put the spices in that or is it best to use a hop sack? I thought the spices/flavors were supposed to go in the fermenter as well.

Hmmm.... my coriander is from Northern Brewer and the bag doesn't say where it is from. I may buy elsewhere.

Thanks - I’m thinking of bumping up the recipe to 6-6.5G. I have some Pilsner DME and Bavarian DME (1/2 lb each maybe) and extra hops. Do you think that’d leave me short on coriander and bitter orange peel flavor?

I am interested in the amount of spice. I am brewing a Northern Brewer witbier kit and 1 oz each of bitter orange peel and coriander are included for a 5G batch. I read an article where the author states these are often overdone. Another article recommended .75 oz of each which seems reasonable...

I’ve brewed a couple of Belgian Dark Strong Ales in the last 5 months. Initially used Mangrove Jack’s M41 for one and M31 for the other (2 pks each, 5G batches). At bottling time, when I gently stirred corn sugar into the bottling bucket, I also stirred in hydrated LalBrew CBC-1 yeast. The...

Definitely wrap your kettle in Reflectix.

So true. I find the bottling in my kitchen waaay easier than brewing in that space but it is all worth it!

I live in an 854 sq ft 1 bdrm condo with a small kitchen to brew in — 5-6 gall batches. I store my brew stuff in 3-4 places so each time I brew, it is a bit of an ordeal to get it out, brew, and store it all away. Bottle washers are great but just something else I’d have to find a storage spot...

+1 on this. I recently started brewing Belgian Dark Strong Ales and detect a significant flavor difference after it sits 10-15 minutes. More nuanced flavors come through. I’ve noticed this with stouts I drink as well.

Only issue is the yeast - I prefer it stay on the bottom of the bottle! 🙂

@bstacy1974 - Sorry to hear that though there are some obvious upsides to where you live - a beautiful place. I pay $6.99 locally at Midwest Supplies here in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

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Lol — I didn’t mean that at all and I don’t see how you got that meaning from it but I’m sorry if it came off that way !

I don’t do it to save money. I make 5 gallon batches pretty much for myself. I like the process and can’t wait to pop open a bottle of a recently completed brew. I can save money over purchasing some styles at my local liquor store but it’s not the primary motive to brew for me. I only have...

I like using a hop spider for my Mash & Boil. However, I do remove it from the edge of the kettle from time to time during the boil (with a glove, of course) and swirl it around a bit to be sure the hops circulate well in the wort. When hooked over the side, the wort inside the spider appears to...

Big “Duh” on my part. The OP is using extract and my comment pertained to AG. ☺ [Fixed quoted text -Mod]