Random Brewing Thoughts

[Beerontwowheels]

Well I just learned about the alternate, "advanced", ABV formula that is not used by some online calculators...

Turns out so my so called 13% stouts are more like 15%. I feel betrayed. I feel excited. Mostly I just feel excited .

Edit: How did I not know about this? Is anyone else using the advanced formula for high gravity brews?

TNGabe opened my eyes a while back. That man knows his calculations.

 

[FTowne1]

TNGabe opened my eyes a while back. That man knows his calculations.

This

 

[anteater1]

Still trying to come to grips with the fact that my BCBS clone is apparently sitting at 15.8%. I noticed a lot of recipes online don't seem to use the advanced formula when they list the ABV. I'm wondering how many people actually use it.

 

[docreight1]

Went to pour a beer only to find I apparently have a slow co2 leak somewhere in my system, and am now out of co2. *sad trombone*
What have I done to deserve this cruel and unusual punishment?

 

[FTowne1]

I made a basic wheat beer a couple of weeks ago with Wyeast 1010 and now I have a huge yeast cake that I really don't want to waste, but I really don't need another 5.5 gallons of wheat beer right away. (brewed it for my wife) The Wyeast website claims that it can be used to brew Kolsch but that seems a little odd. Looking for recipe ideas...

 

[Saind]

Well I just learned about the alternate, "advanced", ABV formula that is not used by some online calculators...

Turns out so my so called 13% stouts are more like 15%. I feel betrayed. I feel excited. Mostly I just feel excited .

Edit: How did I not know about this? Is anyone else using the advanced formula for high gravity brews?

Any specific calculators that use this formula?

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Any specific calculators that use this formula?

Check out: www.brewersfriend.com/abv-calculator/

It has options for both 'standard' and 'alternate' calculations. Below the options, there's a link to an explanation of the 'Alternate' calculator, which some feel is more accurate for higher ABV beers.

 

[anteater1]

Any specific calculators that use this formula?

So most seem to use the standard formula: ABV = (OG - FG) * 131.25

Brewer's friend gives you the option of the alternate formula, which they claim is more accurate at higher gravities:
ABV = (76.08 * (og-fg) / (1.775-og)) * (fg / 0.794)

Homebrew Dad uses a similar formula as the Brewer's friend alternate with a different definition for ABW. This guy claims that pro brewers have used his formula and verified with lab results. Sorry for all the math:
ABV = ABW * (FG / .794)
ABW = (OE - RE) / ( 2.0665 - (.010665 * OE) )
RE = ( (q * OE) + AE) / (1 + q)
q = .22 + (.001 * OE)
OE = -668.962 + (1262.45 * OG ) - (776.43 * OG2) + (182.94 * OG3)
AE = -668.962 + (1262.45 * FG ) - (776.43 * FG2) + (182.94 * FG3)

For my recent stout, which went from 1.132 to 1.029, the ABV could be...
standard formula = 13.5%
brewer's friend alternate formula = 15.8%
homebrew dad formula = 13.9%

 

[liquiddegenerate]

If that alternate formula on brewer's friend is accurate...

My English Barleywine is 16.98%

 

[anteater1]

If that alternate formula on brewer's friend is accurate...

My English Barleywine is 16.98%

I'm feeling inclined to use the Homebrew Dad's calculator. Mostly because it's between the other two and I don't want to overstate the ABV on my beers by 2%+ if the other one is wrong.

 

[anteater1]

TNGabe , calculation master, what do you make of these 3 different formulas?

 

[Snarf1]

TNGabe , calculation master, what do you make of these 3 different formulas?

Sounds like the 3rd might be the best. I've always just looked at the brewers friend alt formula. I'm sure a brewing text would have a more definitive answer.

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[Saind]

My order of hops was a bit late so my IPA has now been fermenting for 2 weeks and I'll dryhop it tomorrow. Does it matter of I was a week late with dryhopping? Hopped the **** out of it with simcoe and mosaic already

 

[drgarage1]

My order of hops was a bit late so my IPA has now been fermenting for 2 weeks and I'll dryhop it tomorrow. Does it matter of I was a week late with dryhopping? Hopped the **** out of it with simcoe and mosaic already

Should be fine, especially if the fermenting has been continuous to keep oxygen away.

 

[Saind]

Should be fine, especially if the fermenting has been continuous to keep oxygen away.

It's been bubbling very slowly so I hope I'm good. Thanks!

 

[Newmoneyloons]

$40 dollar used ball lock kegs with replacement seals included

http://www.atlanticbrewsupply.com/USED-5-Gallon-Ball-Lock-Keg_p_2014.html

 

[anteater1]

Yesterday I was beating myself up for doing a bad job saving money.

Today I order 1 lb Azacca, 1 lb Citra, 1 lb Columbus, 1 lb Mosaic, 1 lb Galaxy, 1 lb El Dorado, 4 oz Amarillo, 4 oz Chinook and 4 oz Motueka.

I'll tell myself that my homemade IPA's will be cheaper than going out but... Goddamnit.

 

[SirDickButts]

i am ******* intrigued with omnipollo's beers. such color. wow!
do they taste as good as they look?! never had any.
its like someone poured food coloring in condensed milk.

 

[Vogt52]

i am ******* intrigued with omnipollo's beers. such color. wow!
do they taste as good as they look?! never had any.
its like someone poured food coloring in condensed milk.

I've had Nautilus. Sour brewed with blueberries, vanilla and lactose. **** was damn good.

 

[Snarf1]

I'll tell myself that my homemade IPA's will be cheaper than going out but... Goddamnit.

 

[JulianB1]

 

[SirDickButts]

 

[drgarage1]

At least it's a new question!

 

[TripleSixHoppia]

ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

homebrews gonna homebrew

 

[Snarf1]

At least it's a new question!

Now that you mention it, a fish tank and aquarium heater would be perfect for kettle souring.

 

[TripleSixHoppia]

If you have to hold temp your lacto is bitchmade.

 

[liquiddegenerate]

If you have to hold temp your lacto is bitchmade.

Cooter swab?

 

[Snarf1]

If you have to hold temp your lacto is bitchmade.

If you're using lacto to sour your beer, your beer is bitchmade.

 

[SirDickButts]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

 

[7SeasCellarman]

These are my types of people .