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I was just trying to make the right decision on my next move... didn't mean to ruffle your Feathers?

A good thread that compared the pros and cons of biab vs. Traditional all grain brewing. I am having trouble seeing the benefit of a traditional all grain setup...over a biab setup w/ a very nice blichmann kettle or a keggle?

Both are great... Give Beer magazine a shot too... WWW.thebeermag.com They review beers and really stay updated on the craft community...

Pumpkin ale just bottled... Nose smells like pumpkin pie, starts sweet and finishes smooth with a bit of spicy bitter notes. Which of course makes you want to take another sip... GOTTA LOVE THAT CYCLE... haha Can't wait for bottle conditioning to finish...

Brewzor, Google, How to Brew calculations (by hand), etc. Typically, I start at the recipe and then after I use Mr. Malty-- I validate the FG. My FG's are finishing at 1.005-1.009 consistently. That's too low for one smack pack in my opinion, or one pack of hydrated S-04/05.

Midwest brewing Double IPA... best brew BY FAR. If you like "smack in the face" hoppy beers-- I highly recommend brewing it!

Mostly because I am such a beginner. I want to ensure that I am following recipes, minimizing variables, and perfecting my process. I'm getting ready to brew 2 more kits... and I'm not shooting for a "guessing game"... The high ABV is something that could be controlled easy enough...

I do use both... anyone else think it could be yeast nutrient?

They are all extract kits followed to the letter! No variations...trying to perfect my process first. Full boils, no late additions. Ferm/BC schedule above...

Calibrated hydro

Hmmm... I have consistently ordered from Midwest... could be a theme? I'm thinking my fermentation is kept really controlled and dark. Plus, I made the Wort with love! LMAO I've played the under/over pitch game... I always finish too low, even with the Mr malty yeast calculation. Beer is...

Extract. Rule that out...

Knew someone would ask. LOL... Og: typically on point with really recipes Fg: typically .02-05 lower Temps: 59 for a week, 65 for a week, 70 for final week. All in primary... I then cold crash and bottle condition @ 70-76F for 3 weeks. No starters, but I did hydrate my S-04/05 Keep it...

Def. Not that... beer is really tasty and no visual signs of Brett...

So I'm sipping on my Belgian honey (8%)... and I can't help but question how one smack pack with no starter got my "honey" induced ale to ferment so fervently? In fact, all my ales seem to finish higher in ABV than what the recipes call for. My only thought is the amount of yeast nutrients I...

Lichen hefeweizen Mmmmmmmmmm...

I can't wait to get to the states to drink American beer again. German hefeweizen gets old over time. I need variety!

1 month until competition day... :mug: He's doomed, I have a delicous pumpkin ale (punky monkey) sitting in secondary "clearing" very nicely. Smells and tastes incredible after 2 weeks... Alchoholic pumpkin pie anyone?

Must be nice... I've just had orders that take forever... and cost almost as much in shipping as what I pay for the kits. The closest place to me sells only no boil kits... the next closest is 2 hours away. No worries though...just want some options.

I am military stationed in italy and I cant have anything shipped here unless it comes for midwest brewing. Austin homebrew use to ship to apo's but they no longer do it... Where is a vendor that I can trust not to rip me off with shipping prices?