I'm planning to do a hands-on review to compare the effect/effectiveness of an "oxygenation stone + oxygen tank" vs. "oxygenation stone + aquarium pump" vs. "none of the above". I plan to make one large batch, split it into 3 identical fermentors, with identical temperature control systems, and track gravity progression with Tilt hydometers. Then do some subjective taste testing on the 3 batches. There are 2 parts I haven't decide on yet, and wanted to get some others' input.
First off is I need to make 12-15 gallons of wort to split into my 3 fermentors, and I plan to be making the beer in my 12 gallon eBIAB setup. So I was thinking of making a high gravity wort, and then topping off each fermentor with some pre-boiled water to make up the volume I need. I was wondering if anyone had done this sort of thing before or had any suggestions/warnings?
Secondly is recipe/beer style best to use. I know I don't want to do anything with dry hopping so I can eliminate any effects of hop interaction. Since I need to water it down to make the volume I need, my final beer can't be anything high gravity. Any suggestions here?
First off is I need to make 12-15 gallons of wort to split into my 3 fermentors, and I plan to be making the beer in my 12 gallon eBIAB setup. So I was thinking of making a high gravity wort, and then topping off each fermentor with some pre-boiled water to make up the volume I need. I was wondering if anyone had done this sort of thing before or had any suggestions/warnings?
Secondly is recipe/beer style best to use. I know I don't want to do anything with dry hopping so I can eliminate any effects of hop interaction. Since I need to water it down to make the volume I need, my final beer can't be anything high gravity. Any suggestions here?
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