MarcusKillion
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Would northern brewer be a good substitute for the hops? I assume it wouldn't matter much since their just boil hops but thought I'd ask
So I am taking it this would work well as my first all-grain brew..?
Without going deep into reading 100+ pages.. Will the BIAB method work good on this one..?
Mind me asking (I know it maybe deep in the 100+ pages) but
Whats are the adjustments you made for BIAB
I've heard of some people adding about 1 lb of base malt to account for very low efficiency with BIAB. However, if I do a very fine crush I get 75% or a little better with BIAB. Therefore I don't really think that's necessary.
As a side note, I have this recipe in primary right now. I can't wait to taste it!
I do not want to hyjack this thread but I am interested in your BIAB thing . I brew small amounts , a couple pounds or so for adding to no boil kits . I just crush them as normal and steep them in a gallon or so of water for 45 minutes and pour through a strainer into bucket . Would this be about the same end as BIAB ?
I guess the basic principal is the same as long as your temperatures are right. I don't get the whole thing about adding an extra pound either. I have actually done that and had to eventually back off because my numbers were a little high (but what's so bad about that?). Since I got a refractometer it's so easy to monitor the mash I get 80% all the time but sometimes have to mash a little longer.
Which meant when I started my mash, the temps were 10 degrees to low. I ended up having to add 1.5 gallons of hot(er) water to bring it up to 154 degrees. AFTER it had sat at 144 for an hour. I have no clue how that will affect the outcome at all. But I let it set at 154 for an hour and 20 minutes too.
You may end up with a more fermentable wort, which will leave your beet dryer. Not a bad thing for this recipe, I usually mash this beer at 148-150 which is perfect for me. What I would be more concerned with is your lack of a good boil. I'd say its about time to invest in a good outdoor burner. You can get a turkey fryer for cheap this time of year! A good rolling boil is key for good hot break, good hop utilization, and the reduction of DMS. Just my $0.02
Estbrew said:would it work if i use flaked barley instead of corn? Corn is quite expencive here...
I'm glad to hear that about the Mash. As for the burner... I got a bayou classic outdoor burner and a 32qt stainless steel pot for Christmas. This was my first time using it. I was getting a better boil on my electric stove with a ceramic pot in my previous batches.
Probably not enough BTU's . I have a small burner 30K i think also and it does not work so well. Upgrade to 100K or more with a 20 or 30 psi regulator .
my last comment on this burner thing as I do not want to hijack this thread. ...back to cream ale .
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