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[Ridire]

Reflection in Bud mirror says otherwise.

That's my wife back there with the bed head and 5 o'clock shadow. She's a...handsome...woman, is all.

 

[Ridire]

This.

Please see firstly and lastly...

 

[finsfan]

That's my wife back there with the bed head and 5 o'clock shadow. She's a...handsome...woman, is all.

So you'd rather say that your wife is a man than for us to think you AREN'T wearing makeup? Interesting logic... Explains your grain mill situation though.

 

[finsfan]

Please see firstly and lastly...

Please see above.

 

[Brizzo]

Question for all you sours brewers. I think i have six gallons to rack of this sour wit to a six gallon carboy but its hard to tell if i really have that much. I really don't wanna end up with a half gallon of head space if i dont have quite six gallons. Anybody out there have success with long term sour aging with this much headspace? My initial thoughts are dont do it but wanted to check your experiences first. I really hate dumping an extra gallon if i end up using a five gallon carboy.

Always turns out that way for me- and it always turns out great. Just don't take the airlock off so you are not introducing more oxygen I have had 1 gallon+ of headspace and it still turned out amazing. I usually age mine 1+ years and never rack of yeast. Never a problem

 

[ChefRex]

Science question, I remember reading to give a second round of O2 after the pitch on a big beer, when?

 

[finsfan]

Science question, I remember reading to give a second round of O2 after the pitch on a big beer, when?

Pretty sure within 24 hours of pitching, if not sooner. I have no experience with this though. IMO, if you pitch correctly you wont need it. I believe the issue is providing enough oxygen for adequate reproduction before fermentation actually starts. Correct me if I'm wrong on that though.

 

[finsfan]

Always turns out that way for me- and it always turns out great. Just don't take the airlock off so you are not introducing more oxygen I have had 1 gallon+ of headspace and it still turned out amazing.

In that gallon headspace sour, how long did it age? No signs of acetic acid?

 

[ChefRex]

Pretty sure within 24 hours of pitching, if not sooner.

That's what I was thinking, not really in the mood for searching for the answer although I probably will look

 

[Ridire]

In a good note, despite the arctic conditions in my basement, airlock is now a bubbling sign of life.

 

[Brizzo]

No signs of any acetic acid or other off flavors. Even if you have a lot of headspace, the pellicle will protect the beer. As long as you are not sampling all the time your beer will be fine. You can purge carboy with some co2 to put your mind at ease and if you do sample, you can also blow some co2 on top of the beer to protect it. When I do split fruit batches, I will have 2.5 gallons of sour on fruit in a 5 or 6 gallon carboy. Pellicle grows back never any acetic always use an airlock on top or a carboy cap.

 

[SupervisingChildren]

Lounging and watching some hockey. I feel like I'm still half in the bag from last night. Maybe I drank a wee bit too much.

 

[Hello]

It probably would be a bad idea, don't push too hard especially if you have drugs dulling the pain.

I've actually skipped the pain killers so far today. I took the prednisone though. Last pain killer I took was at 2 am this morning.

 

[geoffey]

I've not had any issues that I'm aware of with extra head space on long term sour beers. As mentioned the pellicle will protect it if there is one and you can purge with c02 from time to time.

 

[drainbamage]

Put the 1st bottle of my pilsner in the fridge for carb check. It's probably a little too green, but we'll see...

West 6th Dead Heat Wheat. It's like it tries to be both an American wheat and a hefeweizen, but doesn't really succeed at either.

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[finsfan]

No signs of any acetic acid or other off flavors. Even if you have a lot of headspace, the pellicle will protect the beer. As long as you are not sampling all the time your beer will be fine. You can purge carboy with some co2 to put your mind at ease and if you do sample, you can also blow some co2 on top of the beer to protect it. When I do split fruit batches, I will have 2.5 gallons of sour on fruit in a 5 or 6 gallon carboy. Pellicle grows back never any acetic always use an airlock on top or a carboy cap.

Thanks for the info. Going with the 6 gallon carboy so i dont waste any beer. I wish i had a co2 setup but do not yet. Kegs will be a wedding gift to myself haha.

I've not had any issues that I'm aware of with extra head space on long term sour beers. As mentioned the pellicle will protect it if there is one and you can purge with c02 from time to time.

Awesome, thanks! I guess I shouldn't have worried too much but hate messing up or dumping beer.

 

[blizzard]

Thanks for the info. Going with the 6 gallon carboy so i dont waste any beer. I wish i had a co2 setup but do not yet. Kegs will be a wedding gift to myself haha.




Awesome, thanks! I guess I shouldn't have worried too much but hate messing up or dumping beer.

+1 no problem with a little extra headspace. Just take care of your air locks and make sure the carboy mouth has a good seal.

Had an awesome breakfast and some fancy coffee from our espresso machine. No photos. Now I'm waiting in line for beer. At least it's warm.

 

[thatjonguy]

+1 no problem with a little extra headspace. Just take care of your air locks and make sure the carboy mouth has a good seal.

Had an awesome breakfast and some fancy coffee from our espresso machine. No photos. Now I'm waiting in line for beer. At least it's warm.

Uncle Jacob's release?

 

[Brizzo]

VView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1456080306.425520.jpgvienna lager brew day!!!!

 

[Gavin C]

Science question, I remember reading to give a second round of O2 after the pitch on a big beer, when?

I've no experience with big beers but I believe a second blast of oxygen in the first 12-18 hours is recommended by many. Personally I'd be leery about doing it much past the 12 hour mark but again, what the flock do I know. Squat is what.

There was an article on making big beers some time back. It touched upon this topic. Here it is if anyone cares.

 

[blizzard]

Uncle Jacob's release?

Black Project. I doubt there's a line at Avery. I'll be able to walk in and grab some for at least a week or two. Btw, how many do you want? I already picked up the CS.

 

[thatjonguy]

Black Project. I doubt there's a line at Avery. I'll be able to walk in and grab some for at least a week or two. Btw, how many do you want? I already picked up the CS.

Cool, have fun!

I'll PM you about it soon. Thanks!

Still waiting to hear about Sue showing up this week.

 

[finsfan]

Expired monkie i saved from the drain. Hops have faded but still a good beer!
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[DrunkleJon]

Glad the rain stopped. Put holes in targets for a while and now it's time for a brunch and drinks.

The AR pistol was fun.

 

[sompls]

So the guys and I stop at this antique/kitschy store on the way home(#2 son has asked about a bazillion times!)...so we're checking it out and I pick up on a commotion in the other aisle where the boys are at

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Yep this is my life

Home and this
It's just ok
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[Brizzo]

How is the rogue? My wife just picked one up for me

 

[Gavin C]

Turkey for dinner today.

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6% brine /brown sugar bath all night.

 

[sompls]

How is the rogue? My wife just picked one up for me

It's ok, drinkable but I wouldn't buy it again. I don't know that I've had rogue before

 

[Gavin C]

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[Gavin C]

As always. Giblet gravy.

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Cranberry juice sans vodka.

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