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I love the smell of freshly fermented Kolsch.

What went wrong? I’m about to transfer my hefe to my serving keg. Smells glorious - I have high hopes.

Hop Butcher: The Jewels In Chicago on a work trip. I’m Im on a mission to hit every MLB park. Today, it is Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago (White Sox). Not the best ballpark, but definitely the best ballpark beer I’ve ever had. Cheers!

A little open fermentation action in a Sunday morning 😎

Brewed a Hefeweizen today. OG 1.049. Did an acid rest and decoction, currently open fermenting at about 64F. I’ll raise it up to 67-68 Monday morning then seal it up. I have a really good feeling about this. Praying for no rhino farts 😝

Grand opening today for Lesser Known Beer Company here in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent traditional lagers. This was the kellerbier and dark Czech lager. Both excellent. The dark Czech lager was poured from the tank. A great addition to an already vibrant brewer scene...

I vote amber. If done correctly (balanced), an under appreciated beer.

Brewing a Hefeweizen this weekend. ABC was out of Munich Classic, so I ordered 3068 and added 2 extra ice packs. Please pray for my yeast 🙏

I travel pretty frequently for work, and for the next couple days I’ll be in Houston. I had to have some Saint Arnold (Art Car in this particular pint) because St. Arnold (see avatar) was my confirmation saint (seriously, lol). Any other Houston Beer recommendations? I might try to actually...

Amen. I may go stainless steel conical one day, but for 2.5-3 gallon batches, can’t beat fermenting in a 5 gallon corny keg with a filtered floating dip tube.

Yeah, I ruined one doing it that way once, but I think I dry hopped after active fermentation. I also think fermenting 3 gallons in a 5 gallon keg may leave too much headspace. Regardless, it is never fun to dump beer - especially heavily hopped $$$ beers.

Admittedly, I do overthink it.

I also ferment in a keg (with filtered floating dip tube). How do you dry hop? Just open the lid and toss them in? I guess if you’re doing it at day 3 there isn’t much harm from oxygen. I brew 3 gallon batches and ferment in 5 gallon kegs, so I’m afraid to do that because of all the extra...

HB Pale Ale with Voss Kviek and Strata. This one is tasty!

I’ve thought about open fermentation. I ferment in a 5 gallon corny keg with a filtered floating dip tube. I guess what I could do is just keep the lid off for the first few days and place a piece of foil over the top. That should keep condensation from the top of my fermentation chamber and...

I’m planning on brewing a Hefeweizen in a few weeks. It has been a while since I brewed one. The last time I used 3068, but now I stick to dry yeast exclusively. My question are: 1. Anyone tried this strain for a hefe? I hear it is compatible with 3068. 2. For a 3 gallon batch, should I use...

Brewfather all day!

Did you use gelatin? I’m always afraid of oxidation using it, so I haven’t. Looks GREAT!

My HB Kolsch was a major hit yesterday at a friend’s birthday party.