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Yes it is bubbles not a void of air. So these bubbles would be co2? Cause yes sometimes at the start i get an pocket of air, but i was concerned with the bubbles.

Sorry but I know the tubing is correct but it could be co2 then? So i should not worry about this at all? How can I tell the difference? And can I do anything to be sure? But on a side note there is no off flavors so far from the beer that i can taste....

This might sound stupid but I have a question on siphoning the beer. I have done about 10 batches and continue to have this problem with air bubbles in my tube when i transfer my beer from primary to secondary and to kegs ect. I have an auto siphon and 1/2 inch tube fits around snug. But when...

I got it now thanks alot. Now just going to finalize my hop schedule. Thanks again

So from my understanding I should do 4.5 gallons for 60 then add 2.5 gallons for 10 minutes and then drain the mash tun. Then rinse the grains with 2.5 gallons again? I am having a bit of trouble understanding this. I am going to try and read further because i have not done it this way...

Is there a huge difference because I have only done sparge additions? And how do i configure this in beer smith because I can't seem to find it on the drop down menu?, I am using an online calculator for the water additions

Thanks for the responce, I used simcoe as a bettering for my last IPA and it worked great so i will try 1oz of simcoe for 60 instead of Citra and for the batch sparge i will use 4 gallons for mash in and 5 gallons mash out. Does this sound right?

12.00 lb Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 91.60 % 0.60 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 4.58 % 0.50 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.82 % 1.00 oz Citra [11.10 %] (60 min) Hops 35.0 IBU 1.00 oz Citra [11.10 %] (15 min) Hops 17.4 IBU 0.50 oz Simcoe [12.20 %]...

Hi I just had a question about the two different programs at UCD Masters Brews Program and Professional Brewers Certificate. First the two seem very similar to me but i see that the Master Brewers Program prepares you for the IBD. Is there any real difference in these programs to attempt to...

I just tried to brew an all grain simple ipa last week and everything went ok except my boil off rate. I used beer smith for the first time and this is the recipe I came up with. 12.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 92.31 % 1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain...

I plan to dry hop with amarillo and simcoe but i just want to know if by hops during the boil looks ok or should i go another route with the hops during boil?

Thanks alot guys just opened a west cost ipa and starting to brew. So anymore suggestions cause i wont start the boil for another 3 hours or so:mug:

Should I just start off with .5oz of simcoe at 60min? Then do flavor hops at 20-0min. I love a lot of hop flavor and a good amount bitterness. But my favorite ipa is west cost ipa 88 ibu (i think). But would like more hop flavor so add more simcoe in the last 15min or so and at boil out...

Ok here is a new idea then. What if i bitter with the Cascade 1oz for 60? The golding is not a bittering hops right? Then use .25 oz of simcoe also with bittering. Then add .5oz at 10 min of simcoe, 1oz amarillo at 10 min 1 oz amarillo at flame out. Sorry can't check beer smith at work but...

Hi just a question on hop schedule for an simple ipa. I have 12 pounds of 2 row and 1 pound of 20L. My efficiency is about 65-70ish. I have the following hops but not all are fresh but stored in my frezer in zip lock bags. So any sugestions would be great. I have 2oz of simcoe fresh from...

By cleaning do you mean starstan or just soap and hot water? Could i soak the oranges in 160 degree temp then do starstan or is this over kill. I don't want to take any of the orange flavor away from the orange.

Just a quick question on adding orange zest. From my under standing in adding zest you can do it at boil out or add to the secondary. But to get the zest ready you peal the orange and boil the zest to kill the bacteria. Now here comes one of my questions, do i just strain and add the orange...

Thanks for the quick response. In 15 minutes I will begin the 90 min boil. Thanks alot.

Hi everyone I am in the middle of my brew day and everything is against me as always but the only real problem that I am unsure about is my mash temp. This is my recipe for a wit beer. 5 pounds flaked wheat 6.5 belgian pilsner malt .5 cascade at 45 .5 cascade at 15 .5 bitter orange at 15...

Sorry for the late responses but I have been very busy with work and finishing up my last papers for school but thanks to everyone for their responses on my questions. Yes I have begun to read the books and YES they are way too advanced for me. My solution to that is a chemistry class and lab...