foxtrot
Well-Known Member
I've been brewing all-grain for about 2 years and have never repeated a batch, mostly because I'm too obsessed with trying different ingredients. But there are a few brews that turned out pretty well and would like to make again, but I'm wondering just how different they will turn out.
With so many variables to take into consideration like grind quality, water chemistry (I use tap since it is good quality), yeast performance, malt & hop analysis, mash time, boil intensity (evaporation rate), hot and cold break quality... man, the list goes on. Can anyone say they consistently produce the same product every time?? Seems like one would have to go through great lengths of quality checks to even come close... lets hear it from you "house-ale" dudes and gals!
With so many variables to take into consideration like grind quality, water chemistry (I use tap since it is good quality), yeast performance, malt & hop analysis, mash time, boil intensity (evaporation rate), hot and cold break quality... man, the list goes on. Can anyone say they consistently produce the same product every time?? Seems like one would have to go through great lengths of quality checks to even come close... lets hear it from you "house-ale" dudes and gals!