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I only use the refractometer for OG and FG. Works great and doesn't waste any beer. The online conversion tool (Brix WRI) on Brewers Friend is easy to use. Just make sure you're putting in Brix.

Is there a problem with using boiling water to rinse? I have done that before... why do you say up to 180F

So how many Campden tablets would you use for 5gal barrel? I think my 20% abv beer might actually sanitize the barrel itself haha... but might as well try the campden thing first right

I have a barrel that I never rinsed after the last beer, then it sat empty for several months. Assuming I can get it to hold water again, can I reuse it for my next beer? No signs of mold or infection (that I can see) and the beer hopefully going into it is 20%abv so I'm not too concerned about...

Think I'm gonna pitch the 099 anyways, why not, and also add 7-10lbs additional sugar during ferment and see what happens. Who knows where it will finish but should be a nice slow fireside sipper for many years to come.

Make your own recipes! Pilsner w/ 100% pilsner malt.

82+6gal belgian golden strong = 88gal

Just my opinion: You added a lot of late addition hops which would be nice for a DIPA and maybe not necessary for Barleywine? Just curious why you did that? You have a very nice barleywine recipe. I think if you were to age it for a year or two you will have a great drinking Barleywine and the...

One of the things I like about the hobby is it's as simple or complex as you want to make it. Quick tap water BIAB or extract, go for it! Multi step decoction mash with RO and brewing salts? Do it! Personally I like the more complex stuff because I think some of the process shows through in...

Cool thanks guys. It's def fermenting a lot now. So I'm gonna reoxygenate it today and maybe throw some more nutrient at it as well.

Wow okay, thanks for the info. Was the flavor of the Barleywine okay despite the dryness?

Mash was 146 for 90min. During boil I separated a gallon and boiled down into a thick syrup and readded, I think that's where I forgot to take into account for the OG. Anyways I'll just see what happens... Yeast is WLP 500 and planning on pitching Super High Gravity WLP099 in a few days

Just started my Black Tuesday inspired 20% stout.... 34.5+5.5=40gal

I just brewed a stout, OG is 1.129. I am hoping that's not too high to throw yeast into? I don't want a finish at 1.040...

Nice, glad you enjoyed it! The beer seems to be changing fast, not sure I've ever had quite the same experience as I've cracked them opened slowly over the months.

I'm close enough - happy to make the drive up!

Sure thing! It's a kitchen sink beer but it's a fun process if you are into that sort of thing. My notes aren't perfect... but this will get you damn close: 5oz carapils 8oz black malt 8oz crystal 40L 8oz Caramunich 11oz crystal 120L 12oz chocolate 12oz roasted barley 1lb Flaked oats 1lb dark...

Water profiles which have tremendously helped my lagers, and high abv experimentation. Made a dfh 120 inspired 18%ipa that's actually quite good.

Nice descriptions @Yeroc thanks for the feedback!!

I'd personally much rather have a stout than a cider... Not much of a cider guy myself, sorry