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2 6.5 Gal Carboys 3 Cory Kegs 1 stir plate 1 Erlenmeyer Flask 1 stainless paddle 1 portable keg co2 charger 10 co2 cartridges 2 rubber stoppers 2 air locks 2 carboy handles 1 kegerator drip tray I think that's it :mug: Guess I'm brewing today

Please post if you find anything out. Their scotch ale is killer but they don't distribute it.

Drinking it right now and it is FANtastic. I will be using this mystery yeast again in the near future for sure. I doubt I'll ever be able to re-create this particular brew though due to all the experimenting involved.

Right, gotcha. But the whole point to this "experiment" was to re-create the Erdinger flavor and body that is so uncommon to most hefes. That is, lack of a overbearing banana/clove flavor with heavy carbonation. As far as that goes, it certainly looks like the combination of the WL320 and...

Well, my reasons for it being an ale are : 1) Fermented violently @ 68f without tasting like butt and had some hefe qualities. 2) Created a huge krasuen cake on top (although I guess this isn't specific to ales?). 3) Attenuated from 1.045 to about 1.013 in less than 1 week. You think this could...

Update: The Erdinger yeast I harvested from the bottle was certainly an ale yeast. It ended up creating a HUGE cake on top was very active at 68F. While it didn't produce too much in the way of hefe flavor, it did create significant carbonation. This leads me to believe that this was...

As for the base malt, I was considering the golden promise to be included along with the Maris Otter as I've seen it used as a base and have had great luck with it. I added some Special B crystal to get closer to the warm sweet flavor I'm looking for. I really appreciate everyone's feedback...

Thanks! I can get carried away. How's this for a revision? OG: 1.057, FG: 1.014, IBU: 22.4, SRM: 20.09, ABV: 5.63% Maris Otter 6lbs Victory 2lbs Honey Malt 1lb Golden Promise 1lb Carapils 8oz TF Pale Chocolate Malt 8oz Fuggles 1oz @ 60 Kent Goldings 1oz @ 20 White Labs Dry English...

Sweet Nut Brown Ale OG: 1.058, FG: 1.015, IBU: 22.3, SRM: 22.57, ABV: 5.63% Maris Otter 3lbs 8oz Honey Malt 2lbs Victory 2lbs Golden Promise 2lbs Carapils 1lb Aromatic 8oz TF Pale Chocolate Malt 4oz Roasted Barley 2oz Fuggles 1oz @ 60 Kent Goldings 1oz @ 20 White Labs Dry English...

I've got a craigslist special (90's model) fridge converted to a keggerator out in my unheated garage. It's getting colder here in Michigan and I worried about what's going to happen in the winter. Will my lines/taps freeze up? Will my kegs be ok in the fridge? I'm sure there's a few of you...

So, I love Erdinger Dunkel. I purchased their normal wiessbrau and harvested the yeast from the bottle. A week later now and the starter looks great, smell great, but... the yeast never rose to the top like an ale yeast should. Now I read in a lonely email thread I googled that most German...

Thanks for the suggestion! Here's my modification: All Grain - 5 Gallons Style: Schwarzbier OG: 1.050 FG: 1.016 IBU: 25.8 SRM: 30 ABV: 4.45 Mash: Infusion @ 154, Sparge: 168 Weyermann Pilsner 4lbs 12oz Gambrinus Dark Munich 4lbs Weyermann De-Husked Carafa I 10oz Simpsons Chocolate...

All Grain - 5 Gallons Style: Schwarzbier OG: 1.050 FG: 1.016 IBU: 25.8 SRM: 27.23 ABV: 4.45 Mash: Infusion @ 154, Sparge: 168 Weyermann Pilsner 5lbs Gambrinus Dark Munich 4lbs Briess 2 Row Caramel 40 4oz Simpsons Chocolate 4oz Aromatic 4oz Simpsons Black Malt 4oz Hallertau Pellets...

Thanks for the education all around. I'll stick with 2-row and add rice hulls. Here's my new recipe: Briess 2-Row Brewer's Malt 8 lbs Flaked Oats 1 lbs 8 oz Simpsons Chocolate 12 oz Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate Malt 8 oz Simpsons Roasted Barley 4 oz Rice Hulls 8oz Kent Goldings, UK...

First off, sorry for posting to the wrong forum, thanks for fixing it :drunk: This is my first stout and, after doing some more research, I think I need to switch up my grain bill and mash process a bit. Please add corrections or suggestions, this is my understanding: The purpose of the...

Well, I always brew with 2-row and I wanted to switch it up. I also read that 6-row went better with adjuncts like oatmeal. What's the consensus here? Should I stick with 2-row?

Rahr Standard 6-Row 8 lbs Flaked Oats 1 lbs 8 oz Simpsons Chocolate 12 oz Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate Malt 8 oz Simpsons Roasted Barley 4 oz Kent Goldings, UK Pellets 1 oz @ 60 mins Williamette Pellets 1 oz @ 60 mins White Labs Dry English Ale Used the Brew Builder at...

I kegged my first two batches of brew last night. I included 1/2 cup dextrose priming solution each. I then pressurized the kegs to around 15-20 to ensure a good seal. My question is, what is my best bet for getting this carbed well. Since I primed it, should I relieve the pressure? Or...

Anyone use one of these kegerators? How many Cornelius kegs can you fit? 2? Any advice?

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to pick up a couple 5 gallon Cornelius Kegs around SE Michigan? (Oakland / Wayne Co.) Thanks! B