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The past 2 beers I've barrel aged (both stouts) spent ~4-6 weeks in primary (on yeast cake) before transferring to the barrel. What's common practice with regards to filling a barrel with base beer? Let it sit for a few months? Fill barrel after primary is complete + a few weeks of yeast...

Opinions on the recipe? Experience with using vanilla beans in 15g? Batch Size: 5.5 gallons x 4 Boil Size: 11 gallons Boil Time: 60 minutes Est OG: 1.114 Est FG: 1.028 Est ABV: 11.3% IBU: ~83 IBU Maris Otter (52%) 13lb Munich (24%) 6lb Chocolate (7%) 1lb...

The Situation Brewed two separate batches of a high gravity RIS 13 days ago with 1.106 and 1.104 O.G.s Expected OG was 1.111. Two separate 2L starters were made for each batch using 1.060 OG wort and two packets of S-04 per 2L. First Batch: Oxygenated the 1.106 well and pitched a 2L...

I'm trying to understand how best to approach a ferulic acid rest for a Dunkelweizen. Problems are probably related to a poor understanding of the software I'm using, a poor understanding of water in general, and/or poor recipe. So feedback appreciated...and examples (recipe, water additions...

Ordered some rhizomes about a month ago and haven't been able to get to plant them until recently due to unforeseen personal issues. They were received in good order and stored in a cool fridge since arrival but 1 month later 4/6 have exhibited white growth, 1/6 with blue green growth, and 1...

So I recently bought a 15 gallon rye whiskey barrel to age a RIS recipe I like. I'll be doing two 10 gallon batches to help fill and top off as needed. Currently have a yeast starter going and will begin the first batch in ~5 days and the second batch in 7-8 days. I've read at least 4...

First time bottling a RIS and I was wondering if I'd need to use any combination of yeast and priming sugar. Here are the stats for a 1 gallon batch I did. OG 1.118 After 3 weeks. FG 1.030 Three separate readings over 1 week of 1.030 ABV ~11.9% Safale 04 used. Should I pitch a...

So I took a stab at a lambic ~2 months ago and decided to check the bucket for pellicle, gravity, and taste. I noticed my OG of 1.044 is down to an FG of 1.000. There is a sourness developing and I'm happy with the overall flavor. Used some dregs of a few bottles in addition to Wyeast 3711...

I wrote this post and deleted it several times because I thought contrasting and comparing my own criticism with those of BJCP judges was too lengthy. I do find myself disagreeing with their comments to my detriment. Just didn't think my submissions would do well/deserved the attention. I just...

Really enjoyed this beer over the season and wanted to get a head start on an attempt and try by Christmas. Found this post that offers/suggests some of the ingredients. http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beers/mikkeller-santas-little-helper-2/ The notes that stood out the most for me when...

Looking for some advice on carbonation with bottling vs. kegging :(. I bottle only but I'm looking to switch to kegging for more consistent carbonation. Wonder if I'm doing something wrong or how I should troubleshoot... First Batch: Imperial Blonde Ale (OG 1.082, FG 1.012, ABV of ~8.5%)...

Looking for something big in ABV and very hoppy with some body to it (hence the lactose). Along the lines of a Three Floyd's Apocolypse Cow. Played with the calculator till I got OG/IBU where I wanted. Thoughts? Critiques? Don't hold back. Recipe Type: Partial Yeast: White Labs California...

So today I gave a little taste test to my first batch that's been in secondary for 1 week. Prior to that it's been in primary for about 8 days. FG upon racking to secondary was 1.011 and today (1 week later) for the check/test it was still 1.011. There seemed to be some bubbling over that 1...

Hello everyone, This is only my second batch I'm getting into and I'm tackling a Tripel clone with OG of about 1.093. Have two wyeast Trappist smack packs and am about ready to make the starter. Couple questions... Should I throw to smack packs in one 2 L starter? Should I do one pack in...

Racked to secondary yesterday. It's been about 18 hours and I noticed what appears to be white patches. Kinda looks like fine bubbles aggregating together up close but can't tell about others. Primary looked and tasted good. I soaked the secondary with pbw for a day, then rinsed with starsan...