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So, am I the only one that tightens the MM2 up to 0.024"?

Actually, I will go ahead and recant that statement. 1lb of choc. malt should be good. (I use slightly less in my recipes, and a bit more roasted barley, but we are splitting hairs.) Sorry about that!

I happen do a lot of bourbon recipes. I guess I can't help it being from the Bluegrass state! First thoughts on recipe is that that looks like a lot of chocolate malt. Maybe consider breaking that up into some other malts, but that is a personal thing. From my experience with oak/bourbon, I...

Whatever route you decide to go, Pinto, let us know how it turns out.

The only way I am aware of to get rid of the iron is filtration. I feel your pain as my well water is much like yours. So, the day before very brew day, I drive 30 miles to a natural spring. There, I stand in line to fill enough 5 gallon jugs for the next day's batch. I might get out in...

That looks like slurry pulled from the bottom of a quarry. Uh, yeah, you are done. Stick with the RO and build up as needed. Although, you may be able t pull a Burton profile out of that, if that is your thing.

My kettle was shiny once....I think it was the summer of 1994...or maybe it was 1993.

You likely did under pitch, but it will be fine. I have had IPAs and Wheats ferment for 3+ weeks. In fact, they were some of my best brews.

Short soak in mild acid soln and jet washer has always done the trick for me.

I break at least one a month.

I believe in taking your time. I usually do 2-3 weeks in the primary, condition for 7-10 days in secondary, and then add dry hops for another 5-7 days. Three more weeks in the bottle - drink and be merry.

I have dry-hopped my ESB's with Amarillo with great success. Not sure how it will go with your Challenger and EKG, though, as I do not use those hops very much.

Based on the comments here, I am going to add this to this summer's list. Anyone have any water profile info that worked really well for them on this recipe?

I make a mean clone. You are welcome to drive on over and have some!

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Life could be worse......first batch (circa 1993)....I pushed the stopper into the carboy. I can't remember how I got it out, but age will do that to ya.