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[1977Brewer]

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Unf. Glad I sat on this til tonight.

I'll need everyone who can get this to flood my inbox with demands.

 

[WesleyS]

Unnamed citra sour going into the keg. Can't wait to drink this carbed. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453166277.001802.jpg

 

[allenH]

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First 100% Brett beer that I've liked

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

Let the cleanse begin. Lazy Mag 10.

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[1977Brewer]

Let the cleanse begin. Lazy Mag 10.

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Those beans look heavenly.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

I think oxygenation and yeast health are probably bigger factors than mash ratio, but all should be taken into consideration when looking into your process. I know buying more equipment isnt always an option, or for some just dont want to, but I would recommend an oxygenation stone if you dont have one. I have this one and love it. For the price of a larger batch, it will ensure your yeast are in a good environment every time.

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/WILLIAMS-2-MICRON-OXYGEN-AERATION-SYSTEM-P3830.aspx

This is the bad side of brewing, there is always something else you can brew to help or improve beers. Its a slippery slope haha.

Thanks Fins. Money is no object..according to me and the credit card with only my name on it!

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

Those beans look heavenly.

They are pretty tasty, I threw some chick peas in there for texture. Had to settle with neck bones instead of hocks, but the end result is satisfactory.

 

[WesleyS]

Hey @finsfan , whoever left the crap in the bottom of your siphon, must've came over here and smashed my sour only siphon. Used it last Sunday and now, only a week later, it's mysteriously cracked. Weird. It was perfectly fine when I put it up to dry.
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[1977Brewer]

Hey @finsfan , whoever left the crap in the bottom of your siphon, must've came over here and smashed my sour only siphon. Used it last Sunday and now, only a week later, it's mysteriously cracked. Weird. It was perfectly fine when I put it up to dry.
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My son thinks siphons make great swords.

He hasn't been to your house, to my knowledge.

 

[Gavin C]

Better be drinking some of that Mild by the coming Saturday!

Saturday is doable I think. Ramping the temperature to 68F over the next few hours to ensure maximal attenuation, leave it there at 68F till tomorrow, then comes the cold-crash, fining and burst-carbing in the keg.

 

[1977Brewer]

Ugh. Speaking of mild. I have been ordered to bring some to the trade show so my beer geek reps can try it. I don't wanna. It's the biggest letdown of my brewing career so far.

Wait, maybe they'll like it and drink it all.

 

[BGBC]

That's bourbon stouts for me. Don't think I'll ever buy another bottle. Wind up spending way too much for a mediocre stout that tastes like it had a half shot of bourbon poured in. No thanks, I'll just drink some bourbon straight when I want that.

Here's hoping today's little pickup doesn't fit that bill.


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[Gavin C]

Ugh. Speaking of mild. I have been ordered to bring some to the trade show so my beer geek reps can try it. I don't wanna. It's the biggest letdown of my brewing career so far.

Wait, maybe they'll like it and drink it all.

Why a let-down?

I though you were a full fledged card carrying member of the DEM appreciation soc.

 

[1977Brewer]

Funny. Every BB RIS I drink is my favorite beer of all time. They should have a label that says "Share this. Seriously. Do not drink all of this."

About to flash cool a Mild just to make sure I'm not slinging swill.

 

[1977Brewer]

Why a let-down?



I though you were a full fledged card carrying member of the DEM appreciation soc.

I think I had some nasties at the bottling level. The last couple I opened had a sulphur note in the nose.

It's my fault. The first four gallons were great for the 3 days it took to drink them.

 

[1977Brewer]

I seriously bought a whole six pack of extra stuff so I didn't have to send any to Tom.

I'm genuinely ashamed.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

My 1st bourbon oak Imperial Stout. Now this..

I appreciate everyone's contribution to my question about how to get better attenuation from an RIS..#5412.

After reading the 60 some odd posts, just one question...How do get better attenuation with a RIS?😉

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[1977Brewer]

My 1st bourbon oak Imperial Stout. Now this..

I appreciate everyone's contribution to my question about how to get better attenuation from an RIS..#5412.

After reading the 60 some odd posts, just one question...How do get better attenuation with a RIS?[emoji6]

Mash at 150, add a lb of sugar:

 

[1977Brewer]

Mash at 150, add a lb of sugar:

Incomplete.

, best black saison ever.

Seriously though. If it finishes at 1.016 it's probably too dry.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Mash at 149f, didn't add sugar though. What are others' attenuation % with RIS? Not to start it all over again, just would like to know what to realistically aim for.

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453168423.960072.jpgwho knew the Brits could make something other than milds? Fan damn tastic

 

[finsfan]

That is a beautiful Marzen right there. Love the foam-stand.



I need to get some glasses like that for my Pils.

Thank you sir! I'm sure it wouldnt hold its own up against yours but i enjoy it. I'm surprised you dont have this glass yet but i dont blame you considering the ones you use hold 10 more ounces.

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So many hops!!

Thanks Fins. Money is no object..according to me and the credit card with only my name on it!

No problem, hopefully all those answers helped haha.

Hey @finsfan , whoever left the crap in the bottom of your siphon, must've came over here and smashed my sour only siphon. Used it last Sunday and now, only a week later, it's mysteriously cracked. Weird. It was perfectly fine when I put it up to dry.

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Damn man that sucks. Did you get it all racked alright though?


Packing up a couple long overdue boxes to Matt and Joe. One already down, one to go. This beer has certainly taken a hard right turn, its actually good now! Very happy with where this beer is, almost surprised. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453168565.422283.jpg

 

[Qhrumphf]

What did I tell you yobs about posting while I couldn't be on HBT? I have so much catching up to do.

DEM Appreciation Society. I like it. I hereby proclaim myself emperor for life slash DEMi-god.

Water. Dry week. Switched up gym schedule, rest night tonight, back at it tomorrow night. NOW I'M BORED. I suppose I'm sober enough to keep watching the rest of The Man in the High Castle.

 

[finsfan]

What did I tell you yobs about posting while I couldn't be on HBT? I have so much catching up to do.

DEM Appreciation Society. I like it. I hereby proclaim myself emperor for life slash DEMi-god.

Water. Dry week. Switched up gym schedule, rest night tonight, back at it tomorrow night. NOW I'M BORED. I suppose I'm sober enough to keep watching the rest of The Man in the High Castle.

If youre bored read all the posts you missed. Plenty of science going on today!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Just tried my bbl quad with tart cherries. Im happy. Spent nearly 2yrs in the barrel. 15gals went in only 10gals got out. If only water evaporated it was 8.6% going in and 12.9% coming out. Going to bottle 5 and experiment with the other 5.

 

[Qhrumphf]

View attachment 331214who knew the Brits could make something other than milds? Fan damn tastic

I wasn't wild about the Calvados one. Love the Port and Sherry. Haven't gotten my hands on the Lagavulin yet. Want to.

 

[Qhrumphf]

If youre bored read all the posts you missed. Plenty of science going on today!

Yer science.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Yer science.

Yea ******

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[ThirstyPawsHB]

Just tried my bbl quad with tart cherries. Im happy. Spent nearly 2yrs in the barrel. 15gals went in only 10gals got out. If only water evaporated it was 8.6% going in and 12.9% coming out. Going to bottle 5 and experiment with the other 5.

If you need another opinion...I like to be Happy! 😀

But seriously, that's impressive work.

 

[allenH]

My 1st bourbon oak Imperial Stout. Now this..

I appreciate everyone's contribution to my question about how to get better attenuation from an RIS..#5412.

After reading the 60 some odd posts, just one question...How do get better attenuation with a RIS?[emoji6]

First, brew a 5-6% brown or stout with a medium attenuating yeast (nobody wants a dry RIS). While you are mashing your RIS, rack the brown/stout to a keg or bottling bucket. Swirl the entire yeast cake and split between 2 clean buckets, rack RIS, split evenly between the buckets. 12 hours AFTER racking, pour buckets back and forth between each other 6-8 times, ending with 2 even buckets. Ferment out, rack both buckets into 1 secondary vessel for bulk aging and additions.
That's how I got 1968 to go to 11%. The 12 hour mark is critical for aerating without oxidizing the wort. I had a 14" krausen in one bucket and a 16" in the other, no worries about too much headspace fermenting in 2 buckets.