OptimusJay
Well-Known Member
Had a friend over this morning and did my first brew. I did Brewers Best Imperial Pale Ale http://www.brewersbestkits.com/pdf/New BB Recipes/1045 Imperial Pale Ale Recipe.pdf
I did make a couple of modifications though.
First, I added the 6.6 LME at around 10 minutes remaining in boil instead of the full 60 minutes per the instructions.
Second, at 2 minutes left in the boil I added 2 lbs of my honey (hobby beekeeper).
Third, added 1 teaspoon Irish Moss at 15 minutes remaning in boil.
Fourth, I have not gotten to that point yet, but will dry hop 2oz of whole Chinook once primary fermentation is complete.
Starting gravity, corrected for brew temp, was 1.0885.
Everything went well and I kept good notes along the way...plus had a couple great beers along the way.
Pitched the yeast and am now just waiting. I set up a blow off tube as I read about very aggressive fermentation and did not want the mess.
I'll update in the coming days.
Jay
I did make a couple of modifications though.
First, I added the 6.6 LME at around 10 minutes remaining in boil instead of the full 60 minutes per the instructions.
Second, at 2 minutes left in the boil I added 2 lbs of my honey (hobby beekeeper).
Third, added 1 teaspoon Irish Moss at 15 minutes remaning in boil.
Fourth, I have not gotten to that point yet, but will dry hop 2oz of whole Chinook once primary fermentation is complete.
Starting gravity, corrected for brew temp, was 1.0885.
Everything went well and I kept good notes along the way...plus had a couple great beers along the way.
Pitched the yeast and am now just waiting. I set up a blow off tube as I read about very aggressive fermentation and did not want the mess.
I'll update in the coming days.
Jay