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I started a batch of mead two days ago. It is just honey and water with a starting gravity of 1.10. I made a mixture of 1/3 fermaid K and 2/3 DAP to add in staggered additions. On day one I added a little less than a 1/2 tsp. of the nutrient mixture just before pitching. I used a 5g package...

Any one use one of these vacuum pumps with a plate filter like this one.

I am considering an electric Blichmann BrewEasy for 5 gallon batches. They make a 120v and a 240v BoilCoil for the 10 gallon kettle that comes with this system. I like the convenience of the 120v but am worried it will be to slow heating. The 120v is 2250w and the 240v is 3750w. Anyone have...

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*** Sold *** Used but in good working order. We have probably put 100 batches threw it in the last few years. The brew stand has the most recent software and fresh high temp powder coat. The chill wizard is in good condition, PBW after every use. Asking $5000 + Shipping from...

I don't have a local home brew store so I can't get CaraRed. I have Pale crystal (25l), C-45. C65, C85 and C120. My plan was to use 2-row and Munich for a base and then the caramel grains to bring the sweetness and color. I do not want a heavy or roasty flavor. I want it to be smooth and...

So how about 1# Pale crystal - 25L 1# Crystal 45 .75# Crystal 65 .25# Crystal 85 I would need to add something to add color with this grain bill. I have carafa II Special, Carafa III Special and Midnight wheat on hand.

I am looking for feedback on a red beer recipe. I am looking for a red beer that has a lot of caramel flavor yet smooth and drinkable. 12 gallons OG = 1.047 Efficiency 75% 17# Briess 2-row .5# Briess bonlander Munich 1# Pale Crystal - Thomas faucette 1# Crystal 45 - Thomas faucette...

I just brewed a IPA yesterday. 12.5 gallons OG 1.063. 26.0 Lbs 93.7% 2-row 1.25 Lbs 4.5% carapils 1.80 Lbs 1.8% Crystal 40 Mashed at 145 for 45 min then slowly raised to 168 and sparged with 168 water. Pitched wlp005 at 65 degrees. Hops were 0.5oz Chinook 60 min 15.6aa whole hops...

How about I ferment the beer with US05 first, rack on to the apricots then add the Roeselare? Then let it sit for many months in the closet. Should I treat the apricots with campden tabs first?

I have two trees loaded with apricots, this gave me the idea. Here is my plan. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. 5 gallons 70% pilsner 30% wheat Mash 150 OG approx. 1.050 Willamette hops approx. 15 IBUs Ferment with Wyeast Roeselare at 65 degrees for approx. 2 weeks...

OK, I got a 35 on my Black IPA in 23A. It is marked mini-BOS and has a place awarded of 3. Does this mean It is going to the second round with a fairly low score?

Any comments on this recipe. I am not looking to fit a category just make a nice Dark ale. 6 Gallon 1.040 OG 7.5 Lbs. 2-row 0.5 Lbs. Midnight wheat .25 Lbs. Carafa III Special .25 Lbs. Roast Barley .5oz Willamette 4.8aa 60 min 1oz Goldings 5.3aa 5 min WLP001

Any comments on this recipe. I am not looking to fit a category just make a nice red ale. 12.5 Gallon 1.045 OG 17 Lbs. 2-row 1.5 Lbs. Munich 0.5 Lbs. Black Patent 1oz Willamette 4.8aa 60 min 1oz Goldings 5.3aa 5 min WLP001

I brewed a beer 15 days ago with WLP001. I pulled some yeast from the bottom of the conical 6 days ago and put it in the refrigerator. I took a the good yeast, not the bottom and not the top. I am brewing 12 gallons of 1.048 beer tomorrow and am wondering how much yeast would be ideal. I...

I am trying to figure out how to get rid of an aftertaste in my beer. I would describe it as astringent, dull, flat. I am thinking it is due to the high CaC03 in my water. My water unaltered is has total hardness (CaC03) 182ppm, PH 7.3, total alkalinity (CaC03) 177 ppm. Ca-61, Na-18...

I actually have some midnight wheat on hand but have never used it. I just tasted it tonight for the first time and it is very tasty. ProMash tell me 3.7% will result in a brown in color. Do you mind sharing your recipe where you used 3.7% and it came out black.

I would like a little bit of roast flavor. The wheat is a good idea, maybe a combo of both.

How does this look. Is this too much black malt? I want it to be black. 12.5 gallons - OG 1.040 2-row - 15.0 lbs - 85.7% Crystal 40 - .5 lbs - 2.9% Crystal 80 - .5 lbs - 2.9% Crystal 120 - .5 lbs - 2.9% Black Malt - 1.0 Lbs 5.7% Goldings 20 IBUs.

I went with 1oz of simco and 1oz of cascade