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Ok, next logical question: What is a Diacetyl rest?

again - awesome info here. I didn't have time for a starter, so hopefully yeast nutrient will help things go smoothly.

excellent news, guys - much obliged.

It says on the smack pack I just got that this yeast likes 1.060 OG or lower at 65-72º until fermentation is evident. Is it of extreme importance to try to formulate or reproduce a recipe that falls under that gravity? What would happen if it were over by a bit...would fermentation just not...

thanks!

Awesome, Werner! I'm always down for pints! I just moved here about a year ago and I'm still trying to find uncover all the hidden local gems. ;)

I was just reading in the Palmer "bible" that biscuit malt is a kilned malt and needs to be mashed. But I just saw a nice Burning River clone extract recipe on this site that called for biscuit malt. I'm confused - can you use it in extract and still get the desired effects?

Hey, everyone... My cousin & I are thinking about attempting something close to a Burning River type of ale..not necessarily a clone, but definitely want to take some things from it. I'm just seeing that the IBUs on the actual brew are 45, not 60, and for those of you who've had this, you know...

Hey, Heferly & Scook - I agree - the site looks pretty awesome! I'm definitely hitting up Half Acre next Friday for a growler of The Chairman. So far, everything I've had from them is pretty damn amazing. In fact, I asked the brewmaster if I could get some of their yeast, but apparently their...

Hey guys! Niilo - I'm in Wicker Park...and I'm a huge Half Acre fan - do you get into their brews at all?

Hey, everyone...new brewer here - started this year doing a couple of kits and just moved on to crafting my own recipes. Looking forward to checking out everyone else's recipes and ideas. Cheers!