Random Brewing Thoughts

[BadJustin]

1.010 is really high for 3711 alone, much less with dregs. How long has it been stable there? If it's been over 4 weeks, it's probably not going to drop anymore and you should be okay to bottle prime normally. If it hasn't been that long, it's probably not ready to bottle.

What fruit are you planning on using? I like to try and buy stuff locally that I know hasn't been sprayed with anything. That way I don't have to bother with washing it. Not sure what you have in mind, but with the time of year and you being in NY, I'm guessing that's not an option right now. Unless you're wanting to use citrus, I'd suggest going with frozen fruit. Leave more headspace than you think you'll need. Some fruits will trap more CO2 than others and can make a huge mess. I usually end up having to punch the fruit down, sometimes twice a day which is a PITA. Bent end of a plastic racking cane works well for this. I worry about it introducing unwanted O2 and possible acetic or oxidation flavors, but haven't tasted either from doing this.

It's been holding for a while, but I also suspect temp may been an issue. I have been wondring if I should warm it up and give it a few weeks and see if that changes anything. Problem is, I dont have a contained heat source to maitain a constant temp. Winter, NY, the ambienet just about everywhere in the house is 67 or so. I will pull another sample and confirm gravity as I can't find my notes, but I thought that's where about it was.

So let's say it is 1.010 and it's been chilly for a while now, do I benefit at all by raising temp? Not sue how I would do that as I don't have a ferm chamber but if I was able to jerry rig something, is it a lost cause?

 

[Snarf1]

It's been holding for a while, but I also suspect temp may been an issue. I have been wondring if I should warm it up and give it a few weeks and see if that changes anything. Problem is, I dont have a contained heat source to maitain a constant temp. Winter, NY, the ambienet just about everywhere in the house is 67 or so. I will pull another sample and confirm gravity as I can't find my notes, but I thought that's where about it was.

So let's say it is 1.010 and it's been chilly for a while now, do I benefit at all by raising temp? Not sue how I would do that as I don't have a ferm chamber but if I was able to jerry rig something, is it a lost cause?

I haven't used CS dregs enough or RR dregs at all to have an opinion on the temp. I don't use 3711, but don't think it's very temp sensitive. I've seen lots of people say it rips down to 1.002 even with mashing at 158°, so it just seems odd to me that yours is at 1.010.

 

[BadJustin]

I haven't used CS dregs enough or RR dregs at all to have an opinion on the temp. I don't use 3711, but don't think it's very temp sensitive. I've seen lots of people say it rips down to 1.002 even with mashing at 158°, so it just seems odd to me that yours is at 1.010.

I'm probable drunk and not recalling correctly, will post hydrometer pr0n(?) shortly.

 

[doobiegoobie]

standard batch size for noobs should be a 2.5 gal

 

[FTowne1]

standard batch size for noobs should be a 2.5 gal

I have a few 3 gallon carboys and all my batches are 2.75 gallons.

 

[doobiegoobie]

I have a few 3 gallon carboys and all my batches are 2.75 gallons.

It makes a lot of sense. Full wort boils, adequate pitch sizes, less risk. Im drunk but it seems like a good way to ensure a better beer.

 

[FTowne1]

It makes a lot of sense. Full wort boils, adequate pitch sizes, less risk. Im drunk but it seems like a good way to ensure a better beer.

I also BIAB, and a 5 gallon paint strainer works perfectly for the grain bag.

 

[abawol01]

Yesterday I learned my new 15 gal kettle boils off at a rate of 3 gal/hr. Dats about double what I estimated. I ended up with a lot less wort that I thought. Good to know for next time!

 

[Snarf1]

I think it's about time for a burner upgrade. Took apart and cleaned my sq-14 three brews ago when it was acting up and it's gone out on me a couple times again already today. Glad I stuck around to keep an eye on it instead of running to drop of fedex during the 5 hr boil.

 

[Snarf1]

New Sour Hour is tomorrow at 5. Does BN list Eastern or Pacific? No guest listed, it's a Q&A show, but maybe there will still be some good info. How do you ask questions during the show? Chat link on their page?

 

[Beerontwowheels]

New Sour Hour is tomorrow at 5. Does BN list Eastern or Pacific? No guest listed, it's a Q&A show, but maybe there will still be some good info. How do you ask questions during the show? Chat link on their page?

That or email ahead of time.

 

[Snarf1]

How much of a loser am I? I'm going to relisten to all the sour hours before the new one is on later.

And I originally posted this in the wrong thread.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

I haven't listened to any of the shows twice yet, but not saying I won't at some point. The Cory King and Troy Casey episodes have been my favorites so far. I enjoyed the Tim Clifford (SARA) episode, but I recall him being less engaging than Cory/Troy. Tonsmeire and Salazar shows were good shows, but not having access to (Tonsmeire) or not being super impressed with their beers lately (NB), I just wasn't as geeked out for them.

Eh, I really do need to listen to them all again. Might change my opinion on some of them...

 

[Snarf1]

I haven't listened to any of the shows twice yet, but not saying I won't at some point. The Cory King and Troy Casey episodes have been my favorites so far. I enjoyed the Tim Clifford (SARA) episode, but I recall him being less engaging than Cory/Troy. Tonsmeire and Salazar shows were good shows, but not having access to (Tonsmeire) or not being super impressed with their beers lately (NB), I just wasn't as geeked out for them.

Eh, I really do need to listen to them all again. Might change my opinion on some of them...

No, none of the episodes are mindblowing. Not as good as the Vinnie episode, Gabe Fletcher, or Chad Y on the Session. See above comment re: loser.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

No, none of the episodes are mindblowing. Not as good as the Vinnie episode, Gabe Fletcher, or Chad Y on the Session. See above comment re: loser.

Thanks for reminding me that I need to listen to those again.

 

[quirkzoo1]

Anyone played with herbal tea? All my gallon jugs are occupied, but if I can free some up, I might try some next time I do a berliner.

I have seen a lot of folks use hibiscus, which is kind of an herbal tea. If I remember correctly MKLEVER42 used some in a saison that he gave me that was really good. I have also thought about using Rooibos in a saison.

 

[SirDickButts]

my friend wants me to brew an IPA with yerba mate for the birth of his new child.
i hear yerba mate tastes like dirt..iono on here drink yerba mate tea?

 

[Snarf1]

my friend wants me to brew an IPA with yerba mate for the birth of his new child.
i hear yerba mate tastes like dirt..iono on here drink yerba mate tea?

More like hay and aspirin. That sounds terrible to me, but I can't stand yerba mate. Ches love the **** though.

 

[SirDickButts]

wow. that sounds terrible. LOL. he loves yerba mate. i will try some to see if it would be good complimentary addition.
i gotta feeling it wont be after reading that description hahahaha!

 

[quirkzoo1]

Yerba Mate tastes more like dirty black tea to me which is okay with a little cream and sugar. In an IPA I am not so sure. You might try to go more of an english route, or perhaps try some newer hops like Lemon Drop to cut the earthiness?

 

[SirDickButts]

i was totally thinking of going the english route and mash in a little on the med-high side @ 153°.
i don't think my LHBS carries lemon drop...gonna search the web and buy some.

 

[Five28 hz]

You could hold off on the tea until secondary and split the batch with 1/2 dry hopped and the other yerba bombed.

 

[SirDickButts]

great suggestion! i was going to french press the tea and add it to the keg...bit by bit, until i reach a desirable taste.

 

[Snarf1]

I'm not sure why I was exctied about listening to this. He has no idea what he's talking about.

 

[abawol01]

I'm not sure why I was exctied about listening to this. He has no idea what he's talking about.

You taking about Goodwin? I think he's pretty knowledgeable. Rare Barrel and all. Everything he's said jives with all the info I've read/heard.

 

[Snarf1]

You taking about Goodwin? I think he's pretty knowledgeable. Rare Barrel and all. Everything he's said jives with all the info I've read/heard.

 

[Five28 hz]

 

[Beerontwowheels]

I had to explain this to my wife. JFC.

 

[Snarf1]

I can't wait to do a ground cherry beer this summer. Didn't grow a garden last year and couldn't buy any, but my flamebic barrel should be ready to package / fruit by then and I am excite!

 

[blue_bleeder]

I can't wait to do a ground cherry beer this summer. Didn't grow a garden last year and couldn't buy any, but my flamebic barrel should be ready to package / fruit by then and I am excite!

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