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While I was conditioning the grains the smoky smell was rather noticeable. Now that’s it’s boiling not so much. I didn’t bother trying a few grains to chew on as I had weighed out my grains the night before so the barley was all together. So how is the impact different if one were to cold(er)...

I used my sprayer and got them almost as wet as when I condition my malts before milling them. They didn’t quite feel like leather yet. For my purposes I’ll change them from 4 to 5 Lovibond.

One very important thing I hadn’t contemplated. Does having smoked the grains and then dried them at 160-170* for maybe 12 hrs change anything as far as figuring up my water tomorrow? I can see how it might well change the Lovibond a point or three. Anything else?

I certainly hope the water doesn’t show itself to be an issue. I use distilled water to brew with and had enough here to have done so. Didn’t realize water used in this manner could be an issue. Hopefully it’s not one of those lessons! I’ve not had a smoked beer other than maybe a scotch ale...

I only used 2/3 of the malts because I was using foil and figured it wouldn’t be nearly as good as using a screen. I didn’t bother trying to mess with the grains. The smoke smell was nice in the bag. It’s not nearly as strong now that it’s been out. Now that you’ve given me a lot of...

The grains have been placed in a dehydrator set at 160*, it’s highest point, and the remainder is in the oven set at 170*. 48 hrs seems more than what’s necessary to dry them. Why so long? I was planning on brewing this on Tues, and still would like to. Is weeks of resting necessary? With...

I feel this is one of a few excellently done beers for the style: where is the nearest comerica bank Sometimes I’ve felt that some brewers have been too fixated on the hazy that they lost sight of the hoppy, and the product is muddied. And/or the hops flavors are just muted. Not so with this...

Thanks very much for all of that information!!! Unfortunately I used tap water thinking it wasn’t a big deal. No chlorine but it does have chloramine I believe. I’ll put the grains in the oven tomorrow. Does it really need to be dried for 48 hrs? I have a feeling I’m going to love this and...

Without a screen I just lined trays with foil. Moistened the grains much like conditioning the malts as I was told it would absorb the smoke better. Initially the temp was about 175-200* and those grains sat for 30 mins. The temp dropped to about 150* and those stayed for 45 mins. They’re...

I’ve been making a jalapeño blonde for several years now. It’s one of the favorites of us and those who come over, though at times, and for some, they’re too spicy for more than one. I use 12-14 jalapeños in 5.25 gals (1/2 roasted at 350* for 30 mins and used in the boil, and 1/2 in a 50/50...

Figured I’ll just go with all of the pale ale malt (~2/3 of the grain bill) as I’m figuring it won’t be well smoked on foil. I won’t bother trying to stir it. Guessing I’ll go for about an hour if I can keep the temp <125* and 1/2 that if it’s much hotter. Fingers crossed!

Planning on making a BBQ beer by smoking some grains on the 90% oak 10% mesquite I often use. This is what I’m planning so far given some pointers on another forum: As I want the smoke flavor to be pronounced I’ll use 1/3 to 1/2 of my pale ale malt grains and attempt to keep the temp lower...

Absolutely! I find myself wanting to brew session IPAs now. Initially I wasn’t quite the fan, but I like it. There’s a time and place for each.

Funny as I generally buy IPAs and a few pale ales, overly hoppy ones are better. But because I buy these so often (95% of my commercial purchases) I tend to brew beers that take up maybe 75-80% of the other styles (and some that aren’t a style). But I have to say that I generally much prefer my...

Actually I didn’t find the whirlpool to produce more flavor. It didn’t have as crisp of a hop flavor. I preferred the 14 min version to the WP and the WP to the 21 with 7 last since it just wasn’t as pronounced. But I’ve often wondered when people state that whirlpool/hop stand and dry hops come...

So these beers have been done for a while now and I noticed some interesting things. The 7 min version did not have as much aroma as I expected and also did not taste as hoppy as I’d expect a 53 IBU beer to taste like. It was like a tame pale ale. I couldn’t really taste any more flavor in the...

*Update* I used my opened DME that I put in the freezer to make 2 starters today and found that the powdery mess you get when you pour was nonexistent. Nice bonus!

Ooops! Meant pints. It might have fit but I’m sure it would have become a mess. Usually I use a whisk to aerate my starters but forgot as I was rushing around. So I will be shaking.

Making a barleywine with a larger starter (2 qts instead of 1) and I always make an additional pint to keep in a jar. Looking at my flask I’m thinking it might fit but it also might spew through the airlock. I have an additional 2000ml flask, but...