Group Buy in Chicago #6

[Neopol]

I usualy take my time with the whole grating process if i do it by hand,from time to time I will just use the food processor if I don't have a ton of time. I do notice that when using the processor the horseraddishs heat shelf life is more limited.

Yes I agree with that, I generally only make 3-4 oz at a time..the heat slowly dissipates over 3-4 weeks. We vac seal the whole roots and keep in the freezer, they stay as good as right out of garden until next harvest.
The food processor with crushed ice, by far makes the hottest as its very fine grind. I have found the more coarse the grind the less surface area to oxidize, the less heat but still great flavor. No matter tho, ten methods to get the same result.

 

[bmason1623]

I must be a little warped, I grind it indoors and then let it oxidize until my eyes and sinuses can't take it any more, then I know its hot and ready to add the vinegar and stop the enzymatic action.

And the look on the persons face the first time they take a big fork full is priceless.

Fresh is the only way to fly...I replanted about 30 roots next my garlic.

Bill, I'll email you our process its simple. 10 steps or less.
Most important is patience, for the heat 3-5 minutes of oxidation.
Ingredients: HR root, coarse salt, crushed ice, water, vinegar

Sounds good.

 

[scotty77]

Yes I agree with that, I generally only make 3-4 oz at a time..the heat slowly dissipates over 3-4 weeks. We vac seal the whole roots and keep in the freezer, they stay as good as right out of garden until next harvest.
The food processor with crushed ice, by far makes the hottest as its very fine grind. I have found the more coarse the grind the less surface area to oxidize, the less heat but still great flavor. No matter tho, ten methods to get the same result.

I usually just add vinegar and a little salt. How much ice are you putting into your radish mixture?

 

[Neopol]

I usually just add vinegar and a little salt. How much ice are you putting into your radish mixture?

For 3-4 oz, ice depends on the size of processor & water just enough to hit lower blade. It helps to make it smooth and fine, just wet enough to flow so it just doesn't centrifuge and stick to the walls and don't add the vinegar until it gets as hot as you want it.

Ice is really there to add some volume, so the HR nuggets just don't bounce around forever, one of those thanks mom for the advice things.

If your making multiple batches, just drain the excess water into the next batch, or drain off before you add vinegar.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Hey Bill, what's the earliest time Saturday we can pick up?

 

[bmason1623]

Hey Bill, what's the earliest time Saturday we can pick up?

9 am

 

[mikescooling]

Hi Bill, I'll take the extra sack of pale if it's up for grabs, let me know how much cash to bring? I can come anytime during the week to get the grains, tell me whats good for you? Thanks again for doing all this.
Mike

 

[bmason1623]

Hi Bill, I'll take the extra sack of pale if it's up for grabs, let me know how much cash to bring? I can come anytime during the week to get the grains, tell me whats good for you? Thanks again for doing all this.
Mike

Check your PMs

 

[idigg]

I feel like such an arse, I'll be keeping my 2 grain sac order.. Without getting into the details, basically got a 2nd opinion and I just need to do more cardio and lower my blood pressure (hopefully naturally). I'll probably brew a lot less in 2013 but will keep my grain order. Thanks to mike and ghoti for offering to take my grain.

 

[TheBreweryUnderground]

Bill will the drop shipped stuff make it by tomorrow or should I just plan on coming by Saturday?

 

[FermentedTed]

Unfortunately I will be out of town this weekend, but Demon has graciously agreed to pick up my grain for me. Spreadsheet has been updated.

 

[bmason1623]

Bill will the drop shipped stuff make it by tomorrow or should I just plan on coming by Saturday?

I have no a idea so I would plan on the weekend if I were you.

 

[mikescooling]

I feel like such an arse, I'll be keeping my 2 grain sac order.. Without getting into the details, basically got a 2nd opinion and I just need to do more cardio and lower my blood pressure (hopefully naturally). I'll probably brew a lot less in 2013 but will keep my grain order. Thanks to mike and ghoti for offering to take my grain.

Think of it this way, the grain has a super long shelf life so you have lots of time, your not going to get a better price and if you are like me, you have friends who want some home brew for party's & family events ect... I just made 7gal for deer camp and I can't even drink.

 

[ThirstT]

I feel like such an arse, I'll be keeping my 2 grain sac order.. Without getting into the details, basically got a 2nd opinion and I just need to do more cardio and lower my blood pressure (hopefully naturally). I'll probably brew a lot less in 2013 but will keep my grain order. Thanks to mike and ghoti for offering to take my grain.

I see no way that this situation makes you an arse. You were trying to save money on a hobby of yours. Though I don't know you, I'm sorry to hear of your circumstances. One way to turn this into a positive is to alter "what" you brew. It my be the time to brew some barley wines and Imperial stouts. Secondary can take a year anyways. Hopefully you can find your blood pressure's homeostasis in the meantime, and the reward will be the delicious BIG beers that you won't need to drink much of to get an appreciation of it's fine taste and other benefits. Good luck to you idigg.

 

[porterguy]

one grain order, 100+pages of posts, 1000+posts!

Thanks again, Bill!

 

[forstmeister]

one grain order, 100+pages of posts, 1000+posts!

Thanks again, Bill!

100+ pages? You can change the number of posts per page you know. No need to look through that many pages.

 

[BBBF]

one grain order, 100+pages of posts, 1000+posts!

Thanks again, Bill!

23,430 views :rockin:

 

[bmason1623]

Grain is here but I went out to lunch. I'll be back by 3:30 or so. You can pick up this afternoon and tomorrow. Thursday no pick ups and either Friday or Saturday depending on my schedule. PM or text me if you're coming today.

 

[Neopol]

I will head down this afternoon, I'll shoot for between 4-5, so you FFF beer guys get your orders early.

MiamiWeiss and Brewingmeister, let me know if you want to pickup later this evening or whats best for you.

 

[homebrewfrank]

Ill be there around 415-430

 

[bmason1623]

don't forget to show ghoti your appreciation for all of the hard work he did on the database.

 

[bmason1623]

can someone please give me the link to the splits spreadsheet? thanks.

 

[inverted]

Will be there tomorrow morning what time you get in

 

[bmason1623]

Will be there tomorrow morning what time you get in

about 9am

 

[Neopol]

can someone please give me the link to the splits spreadsheet? thanks.

It's about page 89 I printed it as of 15 min ago, not many input theirs

 

[bmason1623]

It's about page 89 I printed it as of 15 min ago, not many input theirs

found it, thanks

 

[ghoti]

how late will you be there on Friday?

 

[miamiweiss]

I will head down this afternoon, I'll shoot for between 4-5, so you FFF beer guys get your orders early.

MiamiWeiss and Brewingmeister, let me know if you want to pickup later this evening or whats best for you.

I can meet with you anytime after 2:30 tomorrow. PM me what location and time works best for you.

 

[ThirstT]

I will head down this afternoon, I'll shoot for between 4-5, so you FFF beer guys get your orders early.

MiamiWeiss and Brewingmeister, let me know if you want to pickup later this evening or whats best for you.

Sorry for not confirming earlier, but did you receive my Payment? Also, I cannot make it til later in the week, sorry Bill.

 

[bmason1623]

I'm leaving today at about 6 or so. Tomorrow you can pick up from 9-3. Thursday no pick ups. Friday from 9-3, then 5-8 or 9?