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The first one fermented through in 3 weeks and was drank shortly after. The second one was a smaller pitch, fermented through in about 6 weeks and conditioned for another two. Also drank shortly after. I keep telling myself I'll let one bulk age but I've been so happy with the younger apfelwein...

Yeast strain is a good place to start. I've done a few EdWorts with WLP002 English, all of which had a little more depth than an American yeast. Zymurgy had a good write up on yeast choice in cider not too long ago. One batch I hopped with Mosaic...a light simmer pre-fermentation that added a...

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Try pulling aside a few dry ounces of the malt bill before you mash. A side by side comparison with a finished beer and the raw grain is a hell of a good time IMO.

My refractometer is also auto temp compensated, but I've noticed it needs up to two minutes for the reading to stabilize with a hot sample. Many of my readings have been off while I've gotten used to it.

Subscribed. Eager to read about the results. I wonder if adding wheat starch to a basic mash would have a similar effect?

I wish that I did. Still waiting for that Brett book to come out. Maybe by then we'll have written one.

True, but what I'd love some data on is how 100% Brett-fermented beers change over a long aging period, as opposed to beers with just a Brett secondary. Specifically aroma. My experience agrees with the research out there that the tropical / passionfruit esters created by the all-brett...

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At Lucky Lab in the northwest. Asked the server, "What kind of hops do you have growing out there?" "Dry hops." She says. "We put them in the beer." :D

That was the original plan. My brett starter was just so fragrant and excited...whispering sweet nothings in my ear for the week prior. Had to pitch the whole thing. :)

What is everyone's experience with aging / cellaring 100% Brett-fermented beers? I've brewed a few Brett Pales that have been wonderful out of the gate, lots of fruit flavor and unique aromatics. After six weeks or so the fresh flavors and aromas start to drop out, so I've made sure to drink...

Welcome to the world home brewing! The first batch is a special experience...not one that is easily forgotten. Your OG of 1.042 will not cause any problems worth worrying too much about. Your beer will turn out a little 'smaller', that is, lower in alcohol and perhaps not quite as sweet...

I brewed a Saison with nothing but Nelson. Turned out quite well, though if I did it again I would use a different bittering hop- something with a little more bite to support the fruit / wine flavors. I've also found it wonderful for hop bursting; throw a small amount at the end of boil in a...

No worries there...the Brett will decide the pecking order on its own and the ratio will work itself naturally. Good luck!

I'd also be interested in tasting notes! And just curious, did you oxygenate either of your base beers? As for the brett, did you make starters?

I think you may have several issues 1.) Mites / small pests (as suggested) 2.) Possible over-watering. I know this seems counter-intuitive considering how everyone talks about how much water hops need, but when growing in a container the soil retains moisture for a far greater amount of time...

Hi Dixon- Just wondering, how many bines per plant are you allowing to grow? In the spring, hop plants will sprout as many as 20 bines from a single root system. To achieve maximum growth, cut them back to the healthiest 2 or 3. Hope that helps -D

I got mine at hope depot. Here's a link, though they do sell smaller bottles. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Alaska-5-1-1-Gal-Fish-Fertilizer-09301200/100211859#.UbM7IYIVzPA Also, to be safe I always dilute my fertilizers beyond what the bottle recommends. Best of luck with the plants!

I suppose this season is a bit cooler and later than last season, which would explain a delay, but we're talking a difference of 2 months compared to last season. The average ground temp in certainly not 75 degrees yet, though I can't say i know anything about average ground temps. :confused: