W woods2014 Active Member Joined Sep 21, 2014 Messages 34 Reaction score 1 Sep 21, 2014 #1 I added my whiskey barrel chips to the specialty grains on accident first brew and I was suppose to add them in fermentation when it is done. Will this hurt the beer? Should I get more chips and do it later when fermentation is done?
I added my whiskey barrel chips to the specialty grains on accident first brew and I was suppose to add them in fermentation when it is done. Will this hurt the beer? Should I get more chips and do it later when fermentation is done?
j1n Well-Known Member Joined Mar 26, 2014 Messages 2,147 Reaction score 1,029 Location Northern Sep 21, 2014 #2 lol not that big of a deal. yeah get more and add it to the secondary if you wish.
J Jopilote Member Joined May 5, 2013 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Sep 21, 2014 #3 They will probably not taste much, I would taste a sample after primary o decide whether or not I should add some more.
They will probably not taste much, I would taste a sample after primary o decide whether or not I should add some more.
bobeer Fermentation Specalist Joined Feb 21, 2012 Messages 2,913 Reaction score 890 Location Hamilton Sep 21, 2014 #4 Yea not the end of the world. Taste it after fermentation and see if you need any more. Did you taste the wort post boil? Did it have any wood notes?
Yea not the end of the world. Taste it after fermentation and see if you need any more. Did you taste the wort post boil? Did it have any wood notes?
OP OP W woods2014 Active Member Joined Sep 21, 2014 Messages 34 Reaction score 1 Sep 22, 2014 #5 I did not take a taste. Was not sure if u could do that straight out of the pot. I know u can during fermentation when it is close to being done
I did not take a taste. Was not sure if u could do that straight out of the pot. I know u can during fermentation when it is close to being done