Fellowship of the Home Brew I: The Hops are Strong with this one!

[jimyson]

The juice is loose! Added some cryo and pineapple tonight. Carb her up! Let’s see if I can drink it all this weekend.

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[Thorrak]

I'm thinking of doing a beer specifically to help test/calibrate my hydrometer/refractometer measurements and I'm at a loss for what brew. Anyone have any recipes that have worked for them, or suggestions of what to try? The only stipulation is that the expected OG needs to be between 1.07 and 1.10. (I found a cheap narrow range hydrometer on Amazon that covers 1.06 to 1.13, but want to give it some room on both ends, just in case.

 

[TwistedGray]

You sir are why I put this together!!! Excellent selection that NO ONE ELSE can see!

Shhhhhhh don't tell 'em.

Some pretty neat stuff in the offer plus I'm hoping I can get another one completed in time.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

If someone is messaging me, the mobil app sucks and I cant read PMs. I'll be back on my computer the 9th. So not ignoring you. fyi.

 

[jerbrew]

I'm thinking of doing a beer specifically to help test/calibrate my hydrometer/refractometer measurements and I'm at a loss for what brew. Anyone have any recipes that have worked for them, or suggestions of what to try? The only stipulation is that the expected OG needs to be between 1.07 and 1.10. (I found a cheap narrow range hydrometer on Amazon that covers 1.06 to 1.13, but want to give it some room on both ends, just in case.

Saison. 90% pils 10% flaked grain of choice. An ounce sorachi ace/saaz/favorite noble hop at 60 and FO. Any/favorite saison yeast. Simple and tasty, done in a week and easy to make 1.070. If you're feeling saucy add some good quality honey to boost SG. The simple sugars will help you get a low end hydro reading too.

 

[Scturo]

Was worried about my bottled NEIPA. So I tasted one yesterday, and it hasn't gone bad since bottling. So now I just have to get my last brew bottled, and I'll submit my offer.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

In so Far:
1) PianoMan
2) jimyson
3) jerbrew
4) JDXX1971
5) Scturo
6) imasickboy
7) fourfarthing
8) TwistedGray
9) Thorrak
10) cegan09
11) brizzo
12) RevKev

Verifying accuracy...

 

[TwistedGray]

Verifying accuracy...

That's quite a list
Excited

 

[jimyson]

Not feeling good over here.

 

[RevKev]

I'm nervous

 

[jerbrew]

Not feeling good over here.

Do you have to poo?

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Im not sure any IPAs will be sent out myself.

 

[Thorrak]

Saison. 90% pils 10% flaked grain of choice. An ounce sorachi ace/saaz/favorite noble hop at 60 and FO. Any/favorite saison yeast. Simple and tasty, done in a week and easy to make 1.070. If you're feeling saucy add some good quality honey to boost SG. The simple sugars will help you get a low end hydro reading too.

Sounds like a plan - brew is underway now!

 

[jimyson]

Do you have to poo?

[emoji23]

I’m not sure the IPA is as I thought it would be or if it will leave my house. A bit of QC may be implemented.

I’ve not been able to brew a second one either, never mind a 3rd or 4th.

 

[jimyson]

Sounds like a plan - brew is underway now!

Nice basket.

 

[Scturo]

Im not sure any IPAs will be sent out myself.

[emoji23]

I’m not sure the IPA is as I thought it would be or if it will leave my house. A bit of QC may be implemented.

I’ve not been able to brew a second one either, never mind a 3rd or 4th.

Is this because of oxidation in the bottle? I had the same issues when I bottle conditioned. I switched to keg conditioning and BierMunchers bottling method and they've gotten a lot better.

 

[jimyson]

Is this because of oxidation in the bottle? I had the same issues when I bottle conditioned. I switched to keg conditioning and BierMunchers bottling method and they've gotten a lot better.

I force carb in the keg. I will say that I definitely have oxidation because of suck back from cold crashing. I think my main issue is that it’s just too juicy. After all, I did put pineapple juice in it. I need to pinpoint what my gripe really is.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Is this because of oxidation in the bottle? I had the same issues when I bottle conditioned. I switched to keg conditioning and BierMunchers bottling method and they've gotten a lot better.

Keggorator died. It's more because of age, see when I get back from Oregon on Wednesday.

 

[Thorrak]

Nice basket.

I <3 Arbor Fab. Just got it back on Thursday, and was looking for an excuse to brew!

 

[jimyson]

I <3 Arbor Fab. Just got it back on Thursday, and was looking for an excuse to brew!

Yep. I have a round one with legs for my eBIAB vessel.

 

[TwistedGray]

I force carb in the keg. I will say that I definitely have oxidation because of suck back from cold crashing. I think my main issue is that it’s just too juicy. After all, I did put pineapple juice in it. I need to pinpoint what my gripe really is.

mmmm juicy

 

[jimyson]

It’s definitely juicy. I don’t know, there are no oxidized off flavors or aroma. Maybe it’s the pineapple juice with the bitterness. Or that it’s 11.4% and is a bit hot. Don’t get me wrong. It’s good, just not world class.

I’m really hoping to get another batch in. I’m just way behind the curve as usual.

 

[Thorrak]

After brewing up the saison recipe suggested by @jerbrew , the verdict is in --

The refractometer seems to have been the most correct. Here's what I measured across all my equipment:

Hydrometer: 1.070 (adjusted from 1.068 @ 76F)
Precision Hydrometer:1.072 (Adjusted from 1.070 @ 76F)
Refractometer: 1.071 (17.3 Brix)
Digital Hydrometer: 1.0798

So yeah. Time to read the manual and figure out how to calibrate.

 

[Scturo]

Offer Submitted,

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Good Looking offers arriving!

 

[RevKev]

I just realized I likely won't have a third offering. Unless I inspect and keg the 3 gallons of 13% imperial stout. But I half planned on conditioning on oak so idk

 

[jimyson]

I’m out guys. Sorry. I only have 1 beer and consider it subpar.

 

[jerbrew]

I just realized I likely won't have a third offering. Unless I inspect and keg the 3 gallons of 13% imperial stout. But I half planned on conditioning on oak so idk

There's still time. I'm sure waiting for something to age a bit on oak won't deter many from an offer. We all know that sometimes things need some extra love.

I’m out guys. Sorry. I only have 1 beer and consider it subpar.

Sorry to hear that. Get to brewing for next time.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

I just realized I likely won't have a third offering. Unless I inspect and keg the 3 gallons of 13% imperial stout. But I half planned on conditioning on oak so idk

There's still time before actual shipping. It's ok to have 2 bottles of the same brew. Try soaking oak in bourbon for a week then add...just a suggestion.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

I’m out guys. Sorry. I only have 1 beer and consider it subpar.

Hopefully we'll see you around on FotHB II!