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  1. aaronbeach

    Mash Boil, Sparge Absorption (MBSA)

    I have a simple 2-vessel (mash tun + kettle) HERMS, I prefer to no-sparge or minimize sparge volume as its just another step (I collect water from my kettle/heating vessel when draining and then pour it in the mash after the wort's pumped out). Anyhow - I spent a while digesting BrauKeiser's...
  2. aaronbeach

    Computer Science && Ninkasi

    I suspect this has been identified before? From what I've read Paul Sangster, Gordon Strong and Jamil Zainasheff are all computer science / software engineers. Soooo... the last 5 and at least 6 of the last 8 Ninkasi awards have been won by computer science / software engineers... It's been...
  3. aaronbeach

    No Sparge 2-vessel HERMS, why not?

    It's just the easiest thing for me - I've been trying to understand whether or not there are drawbacks - most of the literature seems to assume that while thin mashes are often more efficient they may not be "worth it" - but if your system is oversized and you are running a simple two-vessel...
  4. aaronbeach

    Adj:Stout Bock ?

    Due to a compromise between brewers were planning to make a stout: a. with lager yeast (probably WLP833) b. WITHOUT black patent or roasted barley c. with coffee Any thoughts or experience of building a stout-dark beer with munich malts dominating the base? Any thoughts on building a...
  5. aaronbeach

    Devils Advocate: Quick Lager?

    Feedback from experienced lager brewers requested: I've brewed a few lagers and studied yeast quite a bit. I tend to agree with Chris White that Homebrewers are uncharacteristically timid/traditional when brewing with Lager yeast. I've wondered whether the traditional 2-4 week fermentation...
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