You guys are absolutely fantastic! I am going to just write one reply to answer everyone…
@Dgallo
Yeah, I had a total of 7.5oz in the DH total, so for 5.5gal. This isn’t very big, so having the resulting lingering burn is an issue.
My cold side practices are pretty solid. The only time I let O2 in is when I DH. And it is very quick. I do the Sani filled keg, and push it out with CO2. Purge all lines before I transfer. I think I am pretty solid there.
Both 8oz bags of hops I had were 2019. Both un-opened, and stayed sealed before I used them. So, as fresh as I could get I would think?
@MrPowers
My OG was 1.078, FG was 1.017. Attenuation was 78%. This has been typical for me with 1318. Single infusion mash at 156 for 60min. 60min boil. Water is:
Ca: 107
Mg: 7
Na: 58
SO4: 104
Cl2: 174
Mash pH: 5.3
Fermentation kicked off well. Pitched at like 11PM. Bubbling away at 8AM.
@anteater8
I think I am good on the cold side closed transfer stuff/oxidation. My beer color is pretty consistent for the duration of the keg. I have mad MANY oxidized NEIPAs, and this isn’t what my beer is reflecting. So, I don’t think it’s that.
I let this beer go for 4 weeks, and there is still a burn. Which is surprising to me. I would think that it would subside by now. But it hasn’t. The wheat and oats discussion has got me thinking. I may adjust those in my beers in the future.
I think I am going to get rid of my 60min in future beers. Potentially move it to 30min.
@couchsending
My water is:
Ca: 107
Mg: 7
Na: 58
SO4: 104
Cl2: 174
Mash pH: 5.3
I didn’t take any other pH measurements. Do you suggest taking any others?
Yeah, my DH amount doesn’t seem to be crazy to me either! 7oz isn’t too much. I have done 6oz with less burn.
I have realized that the hops us homebrewers get aren’t the best. And there is even some inconsistency in what we do get. I have had some weird smelling bags. These hops smelled great when I opened them. Work with what you have I guess.
This beer smells like Simply Orange from a bottle. Huge orange on the nose. I get the cherry too, but that may be my mind playing tricks on me, since I didn’t notice it before. I don’t get any charcoal or dirt. Maybe a little earthy. There is some peach, some pineapple. It smells absolutely fantastic. Just the flavor is lacking.
You are the 2nd to mention oats and wheat. Maybe I’ll back these out in my next beers. I did have high Cl2 in the beer. Maybe back that down too.
@R.A.I.D
I am not sure I like the idea of another transfer. Seems like a pathway to oxidation? I really do try to not get any hop or yeast matter going into the keg. I am sure there is some, but I do pay attention to get some “clear” beer coming out of the transfer line.
I think I am going to ditch my 60min. Seems to be a common thing that people recommend on here.
@beervoid
I may try another yeast. Not sure which one. And yeah, I think I am going to remove the 60min addition.
Again you guys are awesome. I cannot thank you all enough for the amazing info that is placed on here. I am try to get better, and contribute also!
I have a good idea of where I want to head in the future, thanks to yall! I’ll be back with updates on how it goes!
Thanks again!