theveganbrewer
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I found a research paper with a nice first aid kit section on how to get rid of problems by adding enzymes. It recommends Fungal alpha-amylase or beta
glucanase to reduce haze.
glucanase to reduce haze.
Finally a grain bag! I've been looking at facebook pics for months trying to catch a glimpse of one, or some hops. This is the first I've ever seen. Were you there or did you find the pic?
Interesting to me because he has a few opportunities to mention other malts or use the plural form when talking about them, but only refers to one malt.
Brewed my Psuedo Heady clone last night, did a 4 gallon test batch on my stovetop lost about 1/2 gallon to the massive hops in this beer and will probably lose another 1/2 to the drop hop. Anyway, I was measuring and mixing up my "proprietary hop blend" for my 5 min and steep additions and goofed and ended up with 2.5 oz of Amarillo instead of 1.25 which I originally wanted and since there was a handful of other hops in that bowl already there was no turning back, so my attempt might be a little more Amarillo forward which doesnt bother me none.
I didnt have Pearl malt so I did a little blend of 2-row and Marris Otter, IBUs are exact but again Im not too worried. Most of this for me is seeing how Conan works in a big DIPA and just seeing if this blend of hops will get me in the ballpark. I pitched at midnight last night after hitting the wort with 45 seconds of pure O2, woke up this morning and the airlock was bubbling and had a thin white film on top. I fully expect to come home to a vigorous fermentation.
Measured OG was 1.072, my efficiency is a bit crappy with my small system dont know why but I only use it a few times a year so I dont fight it.
Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 5.00 gal
Post Boil Volume: 4.26 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 4.00 gal
Bottling Volume: 3.60 gal
Estimated OG: 1.077 SG
Estimated Color: 5.5 SRM
Estimated IBU: 105.3 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 71.9 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
6 lbs 8.0 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 56.5 %
3 lbs 8.0 oz Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 2 30.4 %
1 lbs Vienna Malt (Briess) (3.5 SRM) Grain 3 8.7 %
8.0 oz Dextrose (Briess) (1.0 SRM) Sugar 4 4.3 %
1.00 oz Magnum [14.00 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 5 57.8 IBUs
1.00 Items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) Fining 6 -
0.50 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Boil 15.0 mins) Other 7 -
1.50 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 8 16.0 IBUs
0.75 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 9 5.2 IBUs
0.75 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 10 6.2 IBUs
0.75 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00 %] - Boil 5.0 Hop 11 8.6 IBUs
0.50 oz Nugget [13.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 12 5.3 IBUs
0.50 oz Warrior [15.00 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 13 6.2 IBUs
2.50 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] - Aroma Steep 30. Hop 14 0.0 IBUs
1.50 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] - Aroma Steep 30.0 min Hop 15 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Aroma Steep 30.0 Hop 16 0.0 IBUs
0.50 oz Nugget [13.00 %] - Aroma Steep 30.0 min Hop 17 0.0 IBUs
0.50 oz Warrior [15.00 %] - Aroma Steep 30.0 min Hop 18 0.0 IBUs
0.25 oz Columbus (Tomahawk) [14.00 %] - Aroma St Hop 19 0.0 IBUs
1.0 pkg Conan (The Alchemist #) Yeast 20 -
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Day Hop 21 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Day Hop 22 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Days Hop 23 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Centennial [10.00 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Days Hop 24 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Days Hop 25 0.0 IBUs
1.00 oz Simcoe [13.00 %] - Dry Hop 5.0 Days Hop 26 0.0 IBUs
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs 8.0 oz
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Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 14.75 qt of water at 159.5 F 149.0 F 60 min
Sparge: Batch sparge with 2 steps (0.26gal, 2.63gal) of 170.0 F water
Notes:
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2 seperate dry hops, 3 oz each for 5 days.
Longer boil would give you more carmelization and a higher SRM.
Might be a moot point though since Beersmith puts 100% Pearl with 148 mash yielding 1.070 OG and using yeast with 79% attenuation at 8.0% ABV and 5.4 SRM. Seems about right. I got 83% apparent attenuation using Conan with 13oz of sugar, and I believe I under-pitched. My FG kept creeping down slowly for a full 2 weeks. Just saying, my original point is probably wrong. I think you could definitely hit all the correct numbers fine with just Pearl if you pitch a healthy amount of Conan...but, that doesn't solve the 'sweetness' problem so....third base.
I haven't run any numbers in beersmith, but what about less pearl and a longer boil to get to the SRM and more sugar to get the ABV up and dry out the beer.
I'm only half following this thread so maybe this has already been discussed or maybe I'm off with my thinking.
if its only pearl malt at the grain i wonder why they are so worried about the cloudiness and haze. even not filtering, there shouldent be that much
The cloudiness is hop particulate from them dry hopping it, or using something like a hop back I'd suspect. I'm sure it's been gone over in this thread.
Ever pour a beer that has been dry hopped in the keg for a short time? It's pretty hazy and could have some floaties like heady does.
From what I understand, the chunks are proteins and hops resins coagulating.
Anyone think he's not filtering at all and just using dry hops through the whole process loose? I'm thinking he might not even be doing the randall.
I would put a strong guess to absolutely no filters anywhere.
Murkiness is one thing, though I have had no problem with anything beyond a light haze even in heavily hopped/dry hopped beers. I think what you see in HT is just straight up break material.
Murkiness is one thing, though I have had no problem with anything beyond a light haze even in heavily hopped/dry hopped beers. I think what you see in HT is just straight up break material.
I think so too, but everyone is saying otherwise. I think it's not filtered really much of anywhere.
after reading this whole thread, i really want to try some of this beer.
if anyone up there is willing to/wants to trade please send me a PM.
Im in CT, so i can offer things like new england brewing comp, sixpoint, and others but i dont know whats down here that isnt up there.
anyways, just asking, not trying to derail the attempts to make a clone
rich
after reading this whole thread, i really want to try some of this beer.
if anyone up there is willing to/wants to trade please send me a PM.
Im in CT, so i can offer things like new england brewing comp, sixpoint, and others but i dont know whats down here that isnt up there.
anyways, just asking, not trying to derail the attempts to make a clone
rich
The only can I've had came to me by the graces of Airborneguy. Considering he doesn't live anywhere near the distribution zone it was a true sacrifice. I would love to get some more in the future. I've got a lead. I'm hoping the quality stays the when they expand.
You will have to secure one for me, then!
I am dying to try this beer, more than any other. Two Hearted and Zombie Dust probably round out my top 3.
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&q=directions+from+toronto+to+waterbury%2C+vt
Less than 8 hours! I'm considering driving 13 if I can't get some Citra DIPA soon.
I have a buddy who lives in Massena, NY and he gets over to Alchemist every once in a while. Next time he goes, I'm gonna have him get me some HT. If anyone is interested, let me know.
Well definitely let you know.
I have a buddy who lives in Massena, NY and he gets over to Alchemist every once in a while. Next time he goes, I'm gonna have him get me some HT. If anyone is interested, let me know.
Interested as well!
I live close to Revolution, Three Floyds, and Two Brothers and I don't mind reciprocating!
Thanks. I would definitely owe you! Ontario is a virtual craft beer desert. A guy in my HB club is from *Utah* and still couldn't believe how bad it is here!
I have a buddy who lives in Massena, NY and he gets over to Alchemist every once in a while. Next time he goes, I'm gonna have him get me some HT. If anyone is interested, let me know.
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