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Not sure, but now that I have repeatability I’m going to leave well enough alone. The last few batches were coming in just under 70% efficiency. I think for recipe development 68% will work out best. The only thing I can think of is possibly the crush. If I crush any finer I don’t think I’ll...

Go for it! 34/70 yeast works great at 65F. I've brewed a few lagers using it and only ferment at ale temps. Let us know how it comes out.

What is wrong with the recirculation process? I'm hitting my pre-boil gravities, beer is turning out just as good if not better then when I used a cooler. I can maintain a constant mash temp. I'm very happy with the CBS setup. It did take some time to fine tune it to BeerSmith, but now that...

Sure, Ive attached a screenshot of the equipment profile page. My next batch I'll be changing the efficiency to 68% it's currently set to 67%. I only have a 1 gallon boil off because I use a steam condenser that allows me to boil with the kettle lid on. I also changed the BIAB Grain...

I agree, the system works great. It took me a while to get BeerSmith dialed in, but now I consistently hit my numbers and the beer is coming out awesome.

I start mine out at 64-65F and once it’s at FG raise the temp up to 68F until it gets kegged. I typically only ferment for 2-3 weeks. I’ve also found it takes a good month lagering to clear up nicely. I’m inpatient and would love to be able to speed up the clarifying. Gelatin helps a little but...

I have an electric brew system so controlling mash temps is pretty straightforward. With today’s highly modified malts I’m not sure all the decoctions are necessary. I just brewed a Vienna Lager from “Brewing Classic Styles”. Once its finished I’ll compare the recipe in this thread to what I...

I've done three warm fermented lagers using W-34/70 and BeerSmith FG perditions are just as accurate as all the ales I've brewed. I'm kegging a German Pilsner today. The Marzen and Munich Dunkel both came out great. I've been using recipes from "Brewing Classic Styles" and I'm very happy with...

Thanks for the information. I’ll be putting together a recipe shortly and will post it here. How was the color compared to the real beer? What do you mean by “one big decoction pre-mash”?

Has anyone brewed this recipe? Love the beer and would like to try brewing something similar.

No I just drilled the holes myself.

Finally got to try out the Unistrut trolly system. Works great! The trolly moves very easy, almost too easy, but it's a lot better than lifting the basket off the hoist and into the bucket by hand.

Like I said earlier I use a small window fan and have it exhaust out one of the basement windows. I crack open another window that is over the brew kettle. Helps a lot, just not ideal when it’s really cold out. Using the window fan the odor is just a minor issue, certainly not a show stopper.

Sorry to hear you are disappointed with the steam condenser. I love mine and will continue to use it. The odor issue isn’t a major problem for me, just something I’d like to reduce if a simple solution can be found. I’ll deal with a little odor over having to deal with a ventilation system.

I allow my condensate to drain into a 5 gallon bucket. I get the same strong smell in the bucket and really smell it when dumping the bucket into the sink. I brew in a basement and turn on a window fan to help reduce the smell. I don’t find it overwhelming but would love to come up with a way...

My Marzen just recently tapped. Still very cloudy. It’s only been in the keg 8 days. I’m using the Clear Beer Draught System to draw the beer from the top of the keg.

Be sure to post a picture when you tap the keg. Interested in you impressions of the bitterness. Mine was way too bitter.

Glad it worked out. I think I'll place an order myself.

I'm thinking of installing a Unistrut Trolly above my 25 gal Down Under and getting rid of the hoist bar that came with it. My system is setup in the basement so I can attach everything to the basement ceiling. I'm looking to make getting the grain basket out of the kettle an easier task for...

I’ll be sure to post pictures. I’ve been having issues lately with beer I’ve brewed not turning out as dark as expected so hopefully you are right.