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Go with plain old 2-row. 1 lb grain = 0.8 lb LME = 0.6 lb DME. Good luck!

RIS from 2006 is getting crazy good, 2006 pumpkin beer is still crazy bad. Cheers :mug:

You win, thread over... :)

This is an easy style to do as a mini-mash. Check out this article for info on that. Just replace the 2-row with 6-7 lbs Dry light extract and keep the specialty grains the same. I used this technique for Jamil's recipe (before I started AG), and it was one of my best beers yet.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter, I'm a grain into water guy 'cuz that's what works for me. I heat my strike water up a few degrees past my target temp, pour it in my cooler MLT and let the temp come down to where I want it before adding the grains. That said, if you're having success, keep...

A lot of recipes assume 70%. I get >80% using Brewmasters Warehouse's crush & pH 5.2.

I think I added around a pint of hop tea to the keg.

Don't forget that proper carbonation will do wonders for the flavor & feel of a beer. As for adding hop flavor & aroma, I had success using the french press hopping technique on an english pale ale that I thought needed more EKG presence. For those unfamiliar with this technique, it...

BeerAlchemy used to run a 30-day free trial, google 'em & check it out. after using the trial for a couple of weeks, it was pretty easy to spring for the whole bananna. Figuring it out seemed relatively simple.

As a former Mac user, I'd suggest BeerAlchemy. Some things software helps with is if you're getting different (better) efficiency from your process than a given recipe assumes, and if you're changing the batch size. For instance, if a recipe assumes 70% efficiency and produces 5 gallons but...

I'll be trying this with a SNPA tonight. :-)

+ 10 gallons of Duseldorf Altbier = 2415.5

Congratulations on a great score! You will get better hop utilization, I'd suggest plugging your numbers into some brewing software and make adustments based on that. There are even some free online programs like Recipator you could use, but I suggest investing in a program of your own. Cheers!

Maybe something along these lines?

My third batch, a RIS, I ended up with the hops, the trub, and the strainer in the ale pail... one of my best brews ever! :mug:

Southwood Brewing Company here, trying to keep the tradition alive in The Brewery District.

Anything in particular you have paid $300 for? (just yankin' yer chain)

I'm curious, why $300? Is there something you want to tell us... ;)

Sounds good! Definetely give it at least a week in the fridge before serving, it should be great.

I think Sam Adams Imperial Pilsner uses Hallertau throughout and that is one delicious beer, not to far off from an IPA. Alot cleaner, though...