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I brew 5.5 gallon all grain batches and build from a 100% RO profile. I have used Bru n Water for the past five batches but only for purpose of estimating pH. For IPAs I typically add gypsum and calcium chloride which results in the folowing profile (my sulfate amount is admittedly low for an...

As I now have 17 batches under my belt, I was thinking about all the recipes I've made. There's one in particular that I reach for most and it's the simplest...a SMASH IPA with Maris Otter malt and Galaxy hops. I've been moving away from bitter beers and this one is just perfect on the palate to...

Just got done brewing two 5.5 gal batches. An English Barleywine (recipe below) and a White IPA. I read up on typical issues encountered with brewing a barleywine so I felt pretty prepared. I lowered my typical efficiency by about 10% and purposely targeted a higher gravity than desired so I...

I brew all grain with a buddy and we always brew two batches due to all the setup. I have always woken up early on Saturday mornings so we could start by 7 am which means we generally don't wrap up until 2:30 pm. Decided to try a Friday night brew session last night, starting at 5pm wrapping at...

I'm making a Kolsch next weekend with a grain bill almost entirely of Pilsner malt. I'm using WLP029 Kolsch yeast and will be making a 0.75L starter. I only have pale DME to make the wort for the starter. Should that be fine or is it recommended to use Pilsner DME?

Yesterday I brewed an Alpha King extract clone. The steeping grain bill called for 1 lb Caramel 60L and 1/2 lb Caramunich. I had a brain fart and used 1/2 lb Carapils in place of the Caramunich. I pitched the yeast yesterday afternoon. My question is do you think it is worth steeping 1/2 lb...

I just got a 16 gallon kettle with spigot and a 52 quart Coleman Xtreme cooler to use as a mash tun. I will primarily be brewing 5 gallon batches but will do some 10 gallon batches periodically for beers I really love. I'll be brewing in sunny AZ so no concerns about heating up the kettle in...

After 5 batches of extract brewing, I'm looking to make the jump to all grain. I plan to brew mostly 5 gallon batches but want flexibility to do 10 gallon lower gravity beers if I desire. Im planning to do a single infusion mash with a batch sparge (could probably use advice here too). I'm...

I've been researching a setup all weekend to move from extract to all grain and was looking at SS kettles for a full boil (this is how I spend my Labor Day). Along the way I found the Bayou Classic 1064 16 gallon kettle with spigot and saw prices were $150 on Overstock and $180 on Amazon. I...

Yep, its hot here. :) I'm originally from the Midwest so I'll take the heat any day over snow. I've been purusing the forums for a few months now and finally registered. I search this forum regularly through the day and love the community. I currently brew 5 gallon extract batches, and have...

Hi Everyone. Been lurking a few months and finally registered here. I just brewed my 4th 5 gallon batch on Saturday, a honey vanilla pumpkin ale using steeping grains and extract. I measured an OG right on target at 1.055. I have had good success on my first three batches and am a stickler for...