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Carbing up now, but I can't stay away. I had it on 30psi overnight and did a little shaking. About mid-day I gave a last shake, turned down the pressure, and have taken a few samples. The over-all impression is hoppy, with solid malt background which would probably be more apparent if allowed to...

Finished at 1.013 or so, I added some dry hops (.3oz EKG and .7oz Willamette) for a few days and started crashing. I'll transfer into keg soon.

Down to 1.013 this afternoon. Mostly bright, but some clumps still floating. I think there was some mild diacetyl, but nothing bad. Another point or two off might be good, but I'm happy with where it's at.

Was at 1.02 yesterday, so I dropped temp to 64. This morning was at 1.016 and krausen falling and clearing, though not bright. I'm betting it'll drop a few more points. I'll check gravity again tomorrow afternoon. Once it hits terminal I'll crash for a bit and then get her kegged and carbing up...

So I made a few mistakes. I accidentally calculated my recipe for 6 gallons, not 5.5. Then, I got a higher efficiency. So instead of the 1.034 I was targeting, I was at 1.046 and just under 5 gallons. I topped up as high as I dared in the bucket with sterile water, but it's still at about 1.038...

Here's the post referenced above for the fermentation temp profile to hit with this (Fuller's) strain. I'm gonna give that a go. I chilled to 60F because I remembered it wrong. I'll warm it, oxygenate, and pitch, then set the chamber to 68 with the heater near the probe so it'll cycle a bit and...

Because I used 6 oz honey malt in the Baltic Porter I brewed, I only had 9.75oz left for this pale. I just brewed it. It's chilling to pitching temps in the ferm chamber now. Otherwise, I used US 2Row and 4oz chocolate malt. I targetted about 26 IBU, and used up a little Northern Brewer and EKG...

The bag is attached to the lid, so it shouldn't be clogging the diptube. I think it's about done, so I'll probably let it ride, but give it all a good check once the keg kicks. Thanks!

I've new to Kegging. I've kicked 2 kegs and my 3rd to 5th are on tap. The one beer I've Keg hopped is foaming way more than anything else, even at the same pressure. I used 3/4oz pellets in a bag. Do I maybe have some sort of clog somewhere? It's been super clear since a few weeks in the keg...

Check the diversity link in my signature. Pilsner/Trippel (add sugar to Trippel) is one option, or maybe the best is the brew up a Marzen/OFest sort of thing, ferment half as lager, and add some steeped Special B and/or Dark candi sugar to the other half and do a Dubbel with your Belgian Yeast...

I ended up doing a Baltic Porter. What's the point of adding the second yeast?

If you want it dry, try 3711 or Belle Saison.

Sorry, I'm ragging on the post upthread with all the garbage in it.

Is that ale, or prohibition beer? Did you look at the spec sheet? Did you use distillers' malt like we homebrewers always do?

Lighten up, guys. It's hilarious! I bet it's Yooper or Revvy or someone having a laugh.

:ban:I need to go read your other 50 posts. This is entertaining!

Make a wee little starter first and step it up later. Also, ferment half your batch as a lager if you don't want too much of the same thing!

Re: Black vs. Roast Barley, I think that distinction varies by manufacturer. I know Briess is 300L for RB, but Simpsons is 500L (I think most are this dark, but not positive). I did a recipe years ago like what you've settled on with 7% RB (500L) and 5% Chocolate (450L--these will vary in...

Here's how I evolved from extracts, to a super-ghetto 3 vessel, to eBIAB. Extract: Typical extract kit from Midwest. I had two 4gal pots used on a gas stove for heat. I did full volume boils. BIAB: I used the above, with paint strainer bags. I started with 2.5 gallon batches. It was easy to...

I used to mash in a 6 gallon bucket and made big beers. Getting good efficiency helps (less grain to hit your gravity), and in your case maybe using some sugar to keep the beer dry (IPAs are supposed to be dry, right?) will help. If not, use DME. When things got really full, I'd do a partial...