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    Parti gyle: russian imperial stout and porter

    I am planning to make a Russian Imperial Stout and with the second Runnings make a porter. Here is the grist for the Russian imperial stout: 17.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) UK Grain 81.93 % 1.50 lb Roasted Barley Grain 7.23 % 1.00 lb Special B Malt Grain 4.82 % 0.75 lb Chocolate Malt Grain...
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    Advice needed: should I upgrade to a HERMS system

    I have been all grain brewing for about 4 years now, I use a 15 gallon kettle, 10 HLT, igloo cooler mashtun. The wife has given me the ok, and I have the money to spend. My question is, is it worth it. Will it make better beer. I make pretty good brew as is, will this just complicate things and...
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    Double IPA 3 sheets to the wind Imperial IPA

    Batch size 6 gallons 17 lbs. German 2 - row 1 lbs. Dextrose Mash @ 148 for 75 minutes 1 oz. Newport @ 60 1 oz. Each of simcoe/amarillo/citra @ 15 and flame out with a 20 minute whirlpool Dry hop: 1 oz. Each of simcoe/amarillo/citra for 5 days, remove and repeat for another 5 days then...
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    Double IPA recipe critique

    Bought a bunch of bulk hops and looking to make a DIPA. Grain bill: 17# 2 row .5# victory .5# C 40 .5# carpils 1# dextrose Hops: 1 oz summit at 60 1 oz simcoe/citra/amarillo at 15 & 0 1 oz simcoe/citra/amarillo dry hop OG- 1.09 ish. IBU- 95 ish Any suggestions or critiques welcome
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    Advice on Bulk Hops Purchase

    I am going to be buying some bulk hops soon and need some advice... I like to brew IPA, IIPA, English Brown Ale, Stout, Porters mostly. I want to have lots of IPA hops but also a variety of other things on hand so I can brew any of the above I currently have: Summit 12 oz Willamette...
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    double IPA dry hop recommendations

    I t recently finished an imperial IPA with simcoe and Columbus continuously hopped during last 20 minutes of boil and then dry hopped with about 1.5 of each for one week. It came out amazing ask I brewed it again. I recently bought a few different hops in bulk for a cheap 50 cents an ounce and I...
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    Double IPA Continuously Hopped IIPA

    Had initially attempted an IPA but overshot my efficiency and came out with an easy drinking, hoppy, well balanced 8.7% gem. 14 lb Two row (American) 3 lb Munich 0.5 lb Crystal 60 Mash @150 0.5 oz Nugget @60 1.6 oz each Simcoe and Columbus (added from 20 minutes to flameout) 1 oz...
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    Maris vs 2 row Imperial IPA

    So I have made what I think is an amazing IIPA. It is hoppy but not overly bitter, has good mouthfeel but not to thick, and just a touch of sweetness and more on the dry side really letting the hop flavor and aroma shine. I have only made this using 2 row and am thinking about using maris...
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    All Columbus Amber Ale Recipe Critique

    Hey guys Im thinking about making an amber ale and need a little guidance. Here is the proposed recipe. 10 Maris 3 Munich 1 Crystal 60 2 oz Chocolate columbus additons 0.25 @ 60 0.75 @ 20 1 @ flameout 1 dry hop Mash at 154-156 I have bulk columbus and simcoe, just made a...
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    Vaccum Sealing Mason Jar With Fire

    So I bought bulk hops and decided to store them in mason jars. I dont have a vaccum sealer with the fancy attachment, but I do have physics on my side. I split the pound of hops equally into 2 separate jars. Then placed a small piece of paper inside the jar, lit on fire, screwed on cap...
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    How long does it take for yeast to "clean up" after themselves?

    So as a physician and new brewer (6months), I'm curious about all aspect of brewing, especially if it will lead to better beer! My question is how long does it take for yeast to clean up after themselves. I have read about a few days to a week, "it depends on the beer style", etc... Is there...
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    Marris Otter Simcoe SMaSH APA

    I have never tried M.O. and am very curious how it taste! I have done 3 all grain brews thus far and could use some input in hop schedule. Here is my current recipe: 12 lb of M.O. Simcoe addtions: 0.5 @ 60 1 @ 20 1 @ 5 1 @ Flameout 1 Dry hop 55 IBU's Mash at 152 for 60 minutes...
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    Cheap grain south jersey

    Hello fellow brewers, was just trying to get some advice on where to get the cheapest bulk grain in the south jersey area. Thanks!
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    IPA recipe critique

    This is my First post! I am new to all grain brewing and will be brewing my first IPA. I was interested in any critiques you all may have. I am looking for a well balanced IPA with good hop profile but not necessarily a hop bomb. Thanks in advance. 14 lbs 2 row 3 lbs Munich 0.5 lbs crystal 60...
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