DC Area Group Buy #10

[j1n]

Keith's Bitburger is fantastic. I have 10 gallons of it in the fermenter now and am hoping it is half as good as what he shared with me! Three more weeks, fermentation is pretty much done now, at 34F and I start carbing it up. Can't wait!!

Cheers!
T

Indeed it is. I got it on my list to brew now after trying his. I'd like to try yours as well

 

[funnycreature]

Keith's Bitburger is fantastic. I have 10 gallons of it in the fermenter now and am hoping it is half as good as what he shared with me! Three more weeks, fermentation is pretty much done now, at 34F and I start carbing it up. Can't wait!!

Cheers!
T

A German Pilsner is definitely next on my list... I need to stop by Keith's at some point!

 

[reddskinnfan]

Keith:

Willing to post up the goods?

 

[Bigbeavk]

I wish I could take credit for this great recipe but it's not mine. The only thing I added was a little more Pils, Carapils, Magnum and Perle since I do 6 gallon batches. I also have several jars of yeast WLP800 saved so you are welcome to come get some for a starter.

I'm going to try making this into an IPL this weekend. I found a couple oz of Amarillo that were not sealed properly so I'm adding some C10, Honey Malt etc to balance it out. Wish me luck!

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f58/cats-bitburger-premium-pilsner-100625/

 

[gmhowell]

Frits, please put me down for 10lbs of Weyermann® Pale Wheat 25 kg (55 Lb.) WEY1005

Add 10 of this for me please.

 

[gmhowell]

Add 10 of this for me please.

Screw it, I just planned another wheat beer. Let me close the split with 20 lbs.

 

[res291que]

The way I look at it Keith it is yours, anytime you modify a recipe it then becomes yours, IMHO. Still looking forward to trying those beers, just been working ALOT lately.


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[claphamsa]

I wish I could take credit for this great recipe but it's not mine. The only thing I added was a little more Pils, Carapils, Magnum and Perle since I do 6 gallon batches. I also have several jars of yeast WLP800 saved so you are welcome to come get some for a starter.

I'm going to try making this into an IPL this weekend. I found a couple oz of Amarillo that were not sealed properly so I'm adding some C10, Honey Malt etc to balance it out. Wish me luck!

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f58/cats-bitburger-premium-pilsner-100625/

considering im using more and more vial yeast... I need to figure out yeast washing.

 

[stonebrewer]

considering im using more and more vial yeast... I need to figure out yeast washing.

My advice is don't! Instead, get your vial or vials and make a starter. Dump the crap beer and repeat. Pull off about a vial's worth and put it in the fridge for the next brew. Continue to build the starter until you have the desired pitch amount. Rinse and repeat on the next brew week. I used to wash yeast, but now do this and feel it is much easier, better. I also toss a gallon of water in the mash tun once drained and let it sit. I pull this off and put it into a gallon jug and this is my starter "fuel" for the next go around.

 

[stuppy]

Please add the following to my order:

CAS1002 Château Pilsen 2-Row 25 Kg (55 Lb.)

5lb or whatever the minimum split is on the existing order:
Château Biscuit 25 Kg (55 Lb.) CAS1051

Has there been a date decided for the order?

 

[IslandLizard]

Add 10 of this for me please.

Screw it, I just planned another wheat beer. Let me close the split with 20 lbs.

20# it is.

Please add the following to my order:

CAS1002 Château Pilsen 2-Row 25 Kg (55 Lb.)

5lb or whatever the minimum split is on the existing order:
Château Biscuit 25 Kg (55 Lb.) CAS1051

Has there been a date decided for the order?

Both added.

Tentatively we have October 24 midnight as the closing date. That may well change, depending on how many sacks we have. 27 so far but 7 of those are still open splits. We're trying to get around 40 or more to make it worth our time.

 

[Codemunki]

I need the following:

1x Crisp Finest Maris Otter Ale 55lb CRI1001
1x Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner 55lb WEY1004

 

[gmhowell]

Is Briess 2-Row Caramel 40L just another way of saying "Crystal 40"?

 

[j1n]

Is Briess 2-Row Caramel 40L just another way of saying "Crystal 40"?

Yes. Caramel or Crystal, it doesn't matter, its the same thing. I just say C40 instead of caramel or crystal.

 

[IslandLizard]

I need the following:

1x Crisp Finest Maris Otter Ale 55lb CRI1001
1x Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner 55lb WEY1004

Added.

 

[gmhowell]

Can I get:

5# Briess 2-Row Caramel 40L 50 lb BRI1035
5# Crisp Crystal 60L 25 kg (55 lb) CRI1036

Thanks!

Please put me down for:

1 sack - RAH1002 Rahr Standard 2-Row 50 lb

Also, put me down for the following splits:

5 lbs - (BRI1035) Briess 2-Row Caramel 40L (50 lb)
5 lbs - (CRI1036) Crisp Crystal 60L 25 kg (55 lb)

Cheers,

Kirk

I'll go for 10# of the C40 BRI1035

 

[IslandLizard]

I'll go for 10# of the C40 BRI1035

You got it.

30# left on the C40 split...

 

[j1n]

We need to finish out that DME split. Only 10lbs left. Cmon guys i know you need DME for starters.

 

[gmhowell]

We need to finish out that DME split. Only 10lbs left. Cmon guys i know you need DME for starters.

How long is that stuff viable for starters once opened? And how much (by weight) would you use in a typical starter? I have my stirplate 90% finished, so you make a good point

 

[j1n]

How long is that stuff viable for starters once opened? And how much (by weight) would you use in a typical starter? I have my stirplate 90% finished, so you make a good point

Well since its a fine powder, id guess it could last years if stored properly. i mean if its just for starters then you don't care how it tastes as long as it ferments and makes more yeast.

Also i like to make big starters and save some yeast in mason jars for future brews. That way i don't have to yeast wash or buy more yeast.

 

[IslandLizard]

How long is that stuff viable for starters once opened? And how much (by weight) would you use in a typical starter? I have my stirplate 90% finished, so you make a good point

Store it dry in zip lock bags, and it will last for years. I like the "Hefty" ones with the zipper. A quart bag holds 1.5 pounds of DME easily. By the time that quart bag is finished it's sticky enough to pitch or wash out if you want to reuse (I do).

For 1.040 starters you need a 1:10 ratio of DME to water, or 10% in weight. So for a 1.5 liter starter you need 150 grams of DME, that's 1/3 pound.

So 10# of DME is enough for 30 1.5 liter starters.

I now prefer my regular starters to be 1.035.

 

[brettwasbtd]

Store it dry in zip lock bags, and it will last for years. I like the "Hefty" ones with the zipper. A quart bag holds 1.5 pounds of DME easily. By the time that quart bag is finished it's sticky enough to pitch or wash out if you want to reuse (I do).

For 1.040 starters you need a 1:10 ratio of DME to water, or 10% in weight. So for a 1.5 liter starter you need 150 grams of DME, that's 1/3 pound.

So 10# of DME is enough for 30 1.5 liter starters.

I now prefer my regular starters to be 1.035.

Ya, don't be cheap like me and use the off brand sandwich bags... Def wasn't airtight and all my premeasured bags are hard as a rock. Can't fit it in my Erlenmeyer so I have to put it in a sauce pan and transfer

 

[gmhowell]

Well since its a fine powder, id guess it could last years if stored properly. i mean if its just for starters then you don't care how it tastes as long as it ferments and makes more yeast.

Also i like to make big starters and save some yeast in mason jars for future brews. That way i don't have to yeast wash or buy more yeast.

My prepper GF won't let me touch her mason jars. Something about TEOTWAKI. I keep telling her, I'm going to be the only source of drinkable liquids, but she's not buying it.

Store it dry in zip lock bags, and it will last for years. I like the "Hefty" ones with the zipper. A quart bag holds 1.5 pounds of DME easily. By the time that quart bag is finished it's sticky enough to pitch or wash out if you want to reuse (I do).

For 1.040 starters you need a 1:10 ratio of DME to water, or 10% in weight. So for a 1.5 liter starter you need 150 grams of DME, that's 1/3 pound.

So 10# of DME is enough for 30 1.5 liter starters.

I now prefer my regular starters to be 1.035.

Ok, I'll take 5# of that DME split.

 

[IslandLizard]

My prepper GF won't let me touch her mason jars. Something about TEOTWAKI. I keep telling her, I'm going to be the only source of drinkable liquids, but she's not buying it.



Ok, I'll take 5# of that DME split.

You've got it. And you'll be back for more... I hope. More and bigger starters means more good beer, and that's what we're here for. That last Bud commercial really irked me.

 

[gmhowell]

I'd brew more but high A1C levels limit my ability to drink.


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[German_HB_Baltimore]

I am starting a Weyerman Munich split:

25# WEY1017 Weyermann® Light Munich 25 Kg (55 Lb.)


Thank you!

 

[IslandLizard]

I am starting a Weyerman Munich split:

25# WEY1017 Weyermann® Light Munich 25 Kg (55 Lb.)

Thank you!

Added.
Pre-paid balance updated. Thank you!

30# of Light Munich for grabs.

 

[claphamsa]

Added.
Pre-paid balance updated. Thank you!

30# of Light Munich for grabs.

ill take 10, and take 10 of chocolate once one gets started or maybe ill start one when i get a chance.

 

[emyers]

Sorry to be OT but if anyone wants hops id be more than willing to trade or sell some organic potted rhizomes. I have; centennial, cascade, santian, and magnum. I could use some yeast strains, and brew buckets since i ditched using glass (see "dangers of glass carboys"). Trade would be at the next group buy.

Bigbeavk, Claphamsa, and IslandLizard let me know if you want any free rhizomes.

 

[emyers]

For 1.040 starters you need a 1:10 ratio of DME to water, or 10% in weight. So for a 1.5 liter starter you need 150 grams of DME, that's 1/3 pound.


I now prefer my regular starters to be 1.035.

Whaaa!!! are u implying that liters is based off SG of water? I never knew that. Why the hell does the imperial system even exist!!!