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    Astringency/overly bitter taste

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. Here are the things I'll be doing with the next batch along with what I already do. Use RO water and build my water profile from there. I'll taste the wort right after the boil and then after I use the counter flow chiller. I'll keep the boil rate lower Ill...
  2. M

    Astringency/overly bitter taste

    Thanks for the replies I use a counter flow chiller and I always wash all hoses with PBW (rinsed with same temp water) before use. Then I pump the boiling wort through it for 15 min prior to the end of the boil. The same process I have used for years. I don't always fully clean the BK, but I...
  3. M

    Astringency/overly bitter taste

    Hi all, I just switched from flame to electric brew kettle. The last 4 batches have come out very bitter. I have tasted the wort throughout the process and the astringency/bitter flavor is coming from the boil kettle. I have gone so far as using a BIAB bag to catch any excess grist that...
  4. M

    Firestone Sucaba (Abacus) Clone

    how did this one turn out? Im looking to do a clone of this too
  5. M

    New England Group Grain Buy

    I'm in for 3 bags
  6. M

    Need a beer drinkable in 3 weeks

    Thanks! it looks good and I have everything!
  7. M

    Need a beer drinkable in 3 weeks

    Hey, title says it all. All of the beers I brew need1-2 months of aging before they are drinkable. I have a big party coming up in 3 weeks and I have NO beer! Help - its gotta be good and done in 3 weeks - carbed and drinkable - hey I have a rep to hold. :cross:
  8. M

    lid blew off bucket!

    no, I had a bubbler that had tiny holes in it and it was an IIPA. Ended at about 9% abv. First days of fermentation at 65
  9. M

    Rims

    Wow- thanks for the imput guys. I'm getting excited!
  10. M

    Rims

    I'm thinking about building a RIMS system. Can you run the wart through a canister with an electric 120 v heating element in it. Then run the pump continually allowing the PID cycle the element. I figure the size of the canister would be about 8in in diameter (not sure where I would find...
  11. M

    Very low ABV despite active fermentation and good BRIX readings

    I'm no expert on wheat beer, but isnt there another step with wheat? I'm pretty sure you need to "cook" the wheat first so it will release the starches to be converted by the enzymes in your malts. Also I think your mash time needs to be extended? make sure you have a good mash tun and make...
  12. M

    Vacuum sealing oxygen barrier bags

    Just an update, my bags are remaining sealed as long as I don't rough them up. the seal breaks where the strip goes in. just be gentle with them and they should be fine. All of the ones I have are still sealed, but if I knead the bag or pull on it the seal breaks. Also I left the bag on...
  13. M

    Campden Tabs

    roger that. I just remembered I did it on another batch too, so 10 gallons dead. 40 bucks poorer...... sigh
  14. M

    Campden Tabs

    how long will it take for the flavor to dissipate?
  15. M

    Campden Tabs

    great...... lhbs said to use five in beer. that sucks how long do I have to wait? couple months?
  16. M

    Campden Tabs

    Hi all, I just have a quick question on campden tabs. I look through the forum and could not find a specific answer to this. I put five tabs in my 5 gallon batch and after a week and a half it tastes a little off - not sure if this is the tabs or it just needs to age. Does anyone have...
  17. M

    Vacuum sealing oxygen barrier bags

    I'll be sure to do that with my whole williamette hops - man does that stuff take up a LOT of space!
  18. M

    Vacuum sealing oxygen barrier bags

    no regular sealer bags are not oxygen barrier
  19. M

    Vacuum sealing oxygen barrier bags

    actually, for my sealer it required me to put it across the heat strip.
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