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Yeah, I read that a while ago. The best read for water and PH (for me anyway) was the water book by Palmer. But although I understand more and more about water and PH, somehow I missed the practical knowledge about PH meters and taking readings, hence my questions in the thread here.

I just got this one: Hanna Instruments HI98128

Hi Vlad, thanks for the response. I actually have read Noonan's but will do it again now that I have a better understanding of water chemistry, malt, and PH. I don't do decoctions (yet), and do only single infusion at sach. temps. (Ideally I would be doing double or triple decoctions and...

Thanks, this helps!

Hi all, my brother was asking me PH questions, and I realize I am fuzzy about certain things. So I have a few questions to help those of us who never really thought about PH in a practical sense: 1. Time How long should I wait before taking a reading? Right after mashing-in, 10 min into...

Thanks all for your responses. This is all theoretical at this point, but it's cool to know there are options

I would put the Herms coil in the BK. (bypassing a HLT altogether) Just thinking if it's doable, if there are no problems other than sparging logistics, and a dirty HERMS coil on the outside due to the boil.

Hi all, I haven't been able to find info on this, forgive me if it has already been addressed. Is there any reason one could build a herms coil in the Kettle, and use it instead of a MLT ? The reason is space issues, living in NYC. Think Kal's electric brewery with one less pot. Tankless...

I also have older Whole leaf Columbus- which smell fine just subdued and lackluster.

Hi all, I was just about to dry hop for a week- but just realized I was given Columbia instead of Columbus. I have 1 ounce of Columbus pellets left over, so it's not too bad. Should I just limit myself to the 1 ounce of Columbus, or add 1 ounce or 2 of Simcoe, amarillo, cascade, or columbia...

I have done this from time to time with no problems. My earlier post about not being quite as good was not due to the top off water, but due to the saison yeast flavor. (I'm convinced that wyeast saison yeasts have changed tremendously, but that's another topic) How much are you looking to top...

Hi all, what is the best way to cube hop? Pellets or whole flower hops?

No reason to worry, 1.006 sounds ok. I would leave it in the primary for another week, however. but that's just me.

Denny!! drinking your RIPA as we speak! thanks all

Hi all, if I use a blow off during my 1 month primary, can there be oxidation? I don't think it's possible, but I want to confirm. thanks

just had a 6 month old French saison last night- and I am really getting tired of the citrus notes. I used to love this yeast... :(

No dry hop! (Maybe hallertau or saaz, if you must)

I should then let it warm up and degass a little before adding them?

Hi all, I have Jamil's Evil twin that I fermented in the keg, and I find it a little lackluster. can I take out the cold and carbonated keg, add dry hops, and let sit at room temp for a week? I have to free up to freezer, and was wondering if I am missing anything by letting a cold, carbed...

I think you'll be fine. I usually like this one young. your ferm temps were good. It may get better with more age, as it's a little high ABV. What was the recipe? I find that certain malts require more aging than others with this one.