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It's a beast during fermentation, but I'm seeing pretty low flocculation using LalBrew Voss Kveik. I just hit my keg with a teaspoon of gelatin, so we'll see what happens in a week or so. But for hazy beers, it's hard to beat the time and simplified fermentation process that Kveik provides...

I used the same yeast to make a Blue Moon clone. Although it tastes fine, it is definitely more cloudy than other batches I've made with US-05. I'm assuming it's the yeast in suspension. I don't typically fine my wheat beers, but I was thinking about dropping in a teaspoon of gelatin to see...

I ran a Blue Moon clone with Lallemand Voss Kveik and have been sampling the keg as it carbs up. Happy with the results, I plan to use the yeast slurry I harvested and refrigerated from the first batch in my house ale. Typically when I use harvested yeast I take the mason jar from the...

I have the same Bayou burner and had similar issues. I "upgraded" it with a 5" banjo burner from GasOne with little effort. It runs so much quieter and has better heat control. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719PVZP1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 ~HopSing.

Please let us know how it goes. I'd love to find a true Genny Cream clone. Brings back memories spending time on Lake George. Genny's and Freihofer's Chocolate Chip Cookies. ~HopSing.

+1. Some contamination's take time to develop, especially if the bottles are stored cold. I've had the same issue when I bottle a few from the fermenter after filling a keg. I now mark the bottles that taste "off" with a paint pen so they can go through more intense cleaning. If the same...

LOL. I can assure you I'm not on the payroll of any new keg manufacturer. I can also assure you I have several used kegs in my fleet that have worked flawlessly. My point was simply if you buy used you also buy how they were used and stored. That is not always conducive to good beer making...

That's great news. I'll be kegging the Blue Moon clone and harvesting yeast today. Incredible this was brewed 4 days ago. If the flavor profiles are there, I'm sold. Have you considered trading in your translucent plastic fermenter for a stainless one? I used to ferment in glass carboys...

Here's what I've been using and enjoying for my Helles. 1# - 2 Row 1# - CaraHell 2# - Munich 10# Pilsner 1 oz Saaz for 60 0.5 Hallertaur for 10 34/70 yeast, but I've used US-05 @ ale temps and have been pleased with results. ~HopSing.

1.055 OG. It was VERY active yesterday. My poor 3 piece airlock was getting a workout. First signs of fermentation appeared about an hour after pitch. 3 hours after it pitch it was full-on. I'll turn the heat on to 90F for another 24 hours to ensure its done then let it cool off on its...

I'm 30 hours since pitching. Sound like I should let the temp controller keep it at 90 for another day or two? Thanks. ~HopSing.

I pitched at 92F. Then wrapped fermenter with a towel and blanket. It dropped down to 90F before it started to ferment, then came up to 95F during active fermentation. It's starting to slow down now and is sitting at 88F in a 72F room. Should I add heat to keep it at 90F and if so for how...

I've had some yeasts throw off some pretty bad aroma's (S-04 is one of them) to where I thought the batch was shot, but after a full 10 days in the fermenter and another week or so in the keg, turned out fine. I'm brand new to this Kveik thing, so I'm not sure what to expect. The whole...

Another advantage of fermenting in my brew kettle. It would need to be REALLY bright light to get through stainless. :) I'd let it finish up. It's possible the yeast will do some clean up on the back end of fermentation. ~HopSing.

Thanks for posting this question. I had the same yeast delivered today. I would have followed the same process you did. Now I plan to pitch at 90, then wrap the fermenter in a heating pad and set the temp controller to 90 for 2 days. I was planning to use it in a Blue Moon clone thinking...

Betting you're right with older hops. I use Crystal and Williamette and the only time I had an issue with flavor is when I overcarb'ed it. Your FG is also a bit lower than mine (1.010 - 1.012) so that may have dried it out too. Plan for some fresh hops and higher mash temp and give it...

If you're going to buy used, I'd suggest buying from a reputable company (AIH and AHB fit that bill) especially if you're new to the hobby. I've purchased used kegs from private sellers (CraigsList) and have been burned. The keg held pressure and looked clean but smelled a little funky. Not...

Interesting. I've read you need to do that with "real" grits, but the quick grits were already par-boiled then dried. I have my 3 crops recipe dialed in and my efficiency is consistently within 2% +/-. I'm going to give it a shot and see if it comes up. Thanks for the info. ~HopSing.

I just throw 2 lbs into the grain bag after I mill the the grains and give it quick mix while dry. I BIAB and I thought they would clog the bag, but mixing them with grains seems to work just fine. How do you gelatinize them? What's the benefit? ~HopSing.

This one is always on tap. About 12 batches ago I switched over to quick grits. 60 minute mash, 60 minute boil. I could not tell the difference. This is the stuff I use...