New England Brew Session & yankee enginuity

[the_bird]

Here's a question....

When to pitch the yeast?

Pitch it before coming home, the risk (theoretical, perhaps) is that we have splashing beer, aeration, after the yeast have maybe started fermenting.

Pitch it after getting home, we risk infection in the meantime.

Is it OK to pitch yeast, THEN have the beer get sloshed around in the back of the truck/Elm?

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

I don't see any problem pitching there if we get it down to temp. A little aeration(sic) will be good for it. Don't know how you Massachutions(or Masshole's around here ) drive but I plan on taking it nice and smooth on the ride home.

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

Anyone see a forcast for Sunday? It looks to be clear and cold around here but haven't seen anything up VT way.

 

[the_bird]

2nd St, what do you have for a chiller? I may want to borrow someone's, I have to re-do my immersion chiller to fit the keggle (finally got it cut out today), not sure I'll have that done by Sunday. I'm debating making it into a CFC, anyway, which will certainly take me a bit longer.

 

[the_bird]

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

I have an immersion chiller with a prechiller coil with it. I noticed that it isn't cut for a full keggle. It doesn't sit flat in dry runs. That is one reason I was going to bring the 1/4 keg I cut down. I know it sits good in that.

 

[Kaiser]

Guy's

My truck is currently in the shop for a transmission change. They said that they should have it done by Friday, but if not, then I can only come If I can get a ride. Was there anyone from North eastern MA coming to the gathering?

I'll only be bringing some beer to share/sample. I don't want to get into the stress of brewing off-site.

Kai

 

[the_bird]

Check with Fiery Sword; he's in Revere. Never confirmed whether he was going to be able to make it out or not, though.

 

[Glibbidy]

Here's a question....
When to pitch the yeast?
Pitch it before coming home, the risk (theoretical, perhaps) is that we have splashing beer, aeration, after the yeast have maybe started fermenting.
Pitch it after getting home, we risk infection in the meantime.
Is it OK to pitch yeast, THEN have the beer get sloshed around in the back of the truck/Elm?

Even with the most active yeast, you will be looking at a lag phase anywhere between 4-6 hours min. So you should be safe pitching before departing, unless you get lost on the way home.

2nd St, what do you have for a chiller? I may want to borrow someone's, I have to re-do my immersion chiller to fit the keggle (finally got it cut out today), not sure I'll have that done by Sunday. I'm debating making it into a CFC, anyway, which will certainly take me a bit longer.

I have an immersion chiller you may borrow. I'm planning on getting started with my brew by 9am so that I can provide support, assistance, and All Grain guidance.

 

[the_bird]

Beauty. One less thing for me to worry about getting done on Saturday, which is good because I need to go visit my brandy-new niece (about nine hours old).

Glibbidy, how's the water up at your place? I'm assuming you just brew with tap?

 

[rdwj]

This is a pretty cool thing you're doing glibbidy.

Hopefully we'll get our act together in Ill and pull one of these off sooner or later.

 

[Glibbidy]

I use plain old tap water. I add gypusm to the mash and lauter, and that's all.

and yes I have plenty of gypsum to spare.

 

[the_bird]

Perfect. I just bought a big tub of PH 5.2 Buffer than I may try out, hopefully get my efficiency a bit higher (never played around with PH before).

 

[Glibbidy]

My friend Ray has agreed to stop by around 11:00am to entertain questions on sunday and then he'll be dropping by later in the day to deliver yeast for those who need it.

Please come prepared to ask ANY brewing related questions. If I can't give you an acurate answer Ray will be more then happy to answer your questions. So start thinking about some questions you may wish to ask Ray. He's a brlliant man, oh yeah be prepared to get talked into a tour of his brewery, which is a short walk from my house.

http://www.boston.com/ae/food/articles/2005/02/16/this_brewers_sounds_and_suds_are_sweet/

 

[the_bird]

Gilbb,

You. ****ing. rock. :rockin:

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

Sanitizing quart jar for yeast right now.

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

Just wanted to say I'll be hitting the LHBS tommorrow for my grains if anyone is needing anything last minute. Let me know by 10AM and I'll get it if he has it. Looking forward to this weekend.

Glibbidy, how big of a brewery is this? Been around for a while?

edit. OK I just hit your link to his brewery. I'm doing a clone of his Amber ale now. We are not worthy.

 

[Vermicous]

I am bringing a 10 gallon all-grain setup. If anyone wishes to split the batch with me for learning or because they can't bring the equipment, let me know. Just bring an empty fermentor. I have the materials for an all-cascade pale ale, but if the person splitting wants to do something else, I have plenty of pale 2-row.

I also have a pleading request. For a couple of months now, I have been looking for Arrogant Bastard after hearing so much about it. Maine doesn't carry it, nor does New Hampshire. A shop in Newburyport carries it, but only once a month and it is sold out by the end of the day. If anyone is willing to pick up 4 or so, I will pay for 4 and take 3. Don't go out of your way or anything, I haven't tasted it and it could be swill for all I know, though popular opinion seems to be to the contrary.

Though I could buy it online, but I am kinda leary about that.

In any case, I am greatly looking forward to this weekend. The article on Ray McNeill makes him sound rather intimidating, it will be an experience meeting him.

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

I'll look tomorrow for you V. I was going to the beverage store to see if they had any Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale left. they usually have 22s of AB and I'll grab you some if they have it.

 

[the_bird]

You know, I *almost&* cracked my bomber of AB literally two minutes ago, but instread grabbed one of my own... tell you what, I'll hook you up.

 

[the_bird]

2nd Street, grab something for me at Hennessy:

I've been waiting for my new stainless steel mash paddles to show up, but apparently the company I bought from is in the process of ripping me off. Can you grab me one of those monster plastic mash paddles he has hanging on the wall? I want to say that they were like $5 or so. Can you grab one for me and I'll make you whole?

 

[2nd Street Brewery]

No problem bird. you want the long one right?

 

[the_bird]

Longest one he has. Think it's three feet or so.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

Longest one he has. Think it's three feet or so.

That's what she sa...nevermind. I just felt compelled to weigh in on this epic thread. Have fun, guys!

 

[the_bird]

I'll grab a couple of AB's as well - they usually have it at the liquor store down the road from me. If we end up with eight bottles - well, I suppose we can find something to do with it...

 

[Kaiser]

Vermicous,

I'll split the brew with you. I need another Pale Ale in my pipe anyway.

Kai

 

[the_bird]

That's what she sa...nevermind. I just felt compelled to weigh in on this epic thread. Have fun, guys!

See, it's not just you North Carolina folks that can manage a group brew!

We'll be sure to post plenty of pics for you folks...

 

[the_bird]

Kai, does that mean you're coming? Awesome.

 

[the_bird]

Oh, and I got my tank tonight, and the rest of my gear is in order. Think I'm all set to fly.

 

[Glibbidy]

2nd Street, can you grab me up two racking canes from the LHBS ?