Hey so I’ve been letting a omega hothead yeast (a kveik that enjoys 80f+) chew through a tart cherry apple cider, but it’s been very slow. Like .025 sg points down in two weeks slow. This yeast was able to attenuate to 65% in moderately heavy beer in 3 days. I know I underpitched because I was...
Hi all,
I attempted my first brew two weeks ago.
Details:
4.5# 2row (that had been sitting for several months)
Mash around 150 for 1 hr
Tried to bring to a boil (was more of a simmer) for 15 minutes (didn’t think I got a hot break?stove was struggling hardcore)
Whirlpool for half hour w 1 oz...
Hey everyone,
I'm getting ready for my first brew and was wondering if this flowsheet / log looked good, or if there were any big steps I am missing. Any recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks!
Drewth
I was thinking azaaca and/or el dorado since Omega recommends fruit forward hops. It's not set in stone, there just on sale ATM. But I'm not super sure how much beer variety I could do with a flavor platform like this.
I was thinking styles that could work: a sessiony neipa or fruity...
Hey everyone,
So call me crazy but I don't currently have the time or capital to outfit an old mini fridge into a ferm chamber (I'd need to extend the fridge and get a temp control unit, not rocket science but a small investment none the less for later). In the meantime id like to brew something...