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Ok got it. I'm doing 5 gallons DI water to almost 3 gallons of well water. I have a feeling it'll be ok. I took a ph from tap earlier and it was 7.4. Used to higher in the past not sure what changed. Thanks

I drink the water everyday and it tastes fine. Just worried about mash not going down to proper ph. I'm going to use at least 5 gallons DI maybe more

Going to start making DI water. Just not sure how much I need. Beersmith is saying 8.46 gallons of water, but it is also saying loss of 1 gallon due to trub? Will I really lose that much?

Yeah my grains were milled twice and ready to go. Sounds like I'll do no sparge tomorrow :mug:

Done plenty of batches with steeping grains and never had any astringency problems. Why all RO DI? Don't I want some calcium and other minerals in my brew water? I figured if I was doing a pilsner etc. I would want very little mineral content, but thought I could get away with more here. I...

Going to make my first BIAB batch tomorrow. Going to do an Irish Red Ale with the following : 10lbs 2 row 8oz Crystal 40L 4oz Roasted Barley(500 SRM) 0.5oz EKG 60 mins 1oz EKG 30 mins Yeast: WLP004 - Irish Ale. I am trying to get my approach down before I brew tomorrow but I have a...

Hey what was mash temp? Did you sparge? Thanks

About to go to All grain starting with BIAB from extract. Debating about buying the following: (good investment?)? My plan is to buy the following: 10 gallon Megapot 1.2, DarkStar burner and I'll get a Draft Brewer Single Keg system for 100$ for spending over 200$. Seem like a good...

My plan is to buy the following: 10 gallon Megapot 1.2, DarkStar burner and I'll get a Draft Brewer Single Keg system for 100$ for spending over 200$. Seem like a good investment? Excited to go all grain and to be able to keg.

Thanks for the great advice and help everyone!

Hello all, Just about to purchase 10 gallon kettle and burner to get into all grain. Not having money for a separate mash tun I figured I'd start by using BIAB method. My question is this, Can I use an all grain recipe kit from NB etc. and do it BIAB method or will this change grain...

I fermented around 65 degrees. I have swirled fermentor and brought temperature up with no luck. Is it necessary to repitch a new pack of yeast or would I be ok at 1.030? Thanks for the reply

Cool thanks. Is it worth pitching the more yeast to bring it down a few points?? It tastes good to me now. Would it be ok to add bourbon now and age for a month?? I should not have to worry about bottle bombs right?? Thanks again

Hello all, About a month ago I brewed NB's BB Porter kit. About 2 weeks ago I transferred to secondary and noticed SG is still at 1.030. I used the Windsor Ale Yeast. While transferring I picked up a lot of the yeast from the primary in hopes this plus some gentle swirling would kick...

OK hope it's as good as I think it will be. My question still though is if the FG is stable and it's safe to bottle should I do anything to clear the beer? Is it proper for this style of beer to be super clear or will it clear naturally over time in the bottle? thanks again:mug:

Also made NB's La Petite Orange. Looks awesome anyone have any experience with this kit?

I made a Belgian Blonde on Saturday with an OG of ~1.062 and by Thursday the SG was 1.012. I tasted the beer and it tasted great. No hot alcohol and seemed pretty balanced. My question is should I leave it in the fermentor if the FG stabilizes or is there a real benefit to letting it age in...

Thanks that is a great idea. I am still hoping somehow it is not an infection though I know it is doubtful. My next question is, is my equipment/bottles ok??? I have made 3 subsequent batches and they turned out great. Now though I have used all my racking equipment on this beer. Will...

Hello all, Just bottled a Scotch ale tonight. The beer was my second batch and a Brewcraft beer. The beer is now 2 months old and as I took a gravity reading I tasted it and spit it out. It tasted gross. Almost like vinegar. I did not have a temperature controller as I do now and perhaps...

Really nice video! I do only extract right now, but eventually will get into all grain. This video has given me some good ideas and money saving ideas to start out with so thanks and cheers.