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Batch sparge. I did stir but only at the beginning. I read the thread on here about better efficiency with batch sparge and noticed a few things I could have done better. Maybe I'll work on technique first.

I mashed at 152 and lost 1 degree in 1 hour. Trial and error will be grain crush, I did once through at LHBS

Hey guys just did my first all grain. Did Golden Promise / Amarillo SMASH and unfortunately only hit 50%. I don't want to give up on the batch but I'm concerned that the hop character is going to be over powering. All hops were 8.2 AA w/ additions @ 60 (0.5oz) - 15 (1oz) - 5 (1oz). With an...

How about Fuggle and EKG? I like those 2 with a strong malty backbone.

Hey guys doing my first brown, looking for mid to full body with a nutty, caramel, toffee malt character with a bit more hop bite than a normal brown. Here's an idea, I would love some input: 10# 2 Row 1# Brown Malt 1# Crystal 40 0.5# Chocolate Malt 0.5# Flaked Oats 0.5oz Chinook @ 60 1.0oz...

Bells Kzoo Stout 5 years ago.

All Day IPA Short's Space Rock Dark Horse Belgian Amber

Out of homebrew and bought a 6 of Two Hearted at the local Meijer. Bottling date was 2 months before purchase, I even took the one in the back (weird habit of mine). Opened it up and was nothing like I remembered, it has this weird flavor or staleness with a dead hop aroma that I've compared to...

Thanks guys, I will try that method!

Hey guys, looking to start 3 gal BIAB. Would there be any consequence to leaving the mash uncovered w/ thermometer attached to kettle while controlling temp by increasing/decreasing heat w/ continuous monitoring?

Kalamazoo Stout by Bell's

I don't always secondary, but when I do it's 2-3 wks primary and 1-2 wks secondary.

Since his off flavors are described as wood chips, I'm wondering if it's a result of oxidation, sometimes described to have that stale or wet cardboard taste???