So who's brewing this weekend?

[hilljack13]

Going to try a 80/20 Pilsner/Munich II Oktoberfest this weekend. Last brew was early March. I'm falling behind.

Finally did it!!! A few days late and first since early March.

I messed around and tried to change some of my "losses" and ended up at 4.5 in the fv. Had to top off and add corn sugar to get to my 5.5g and 1.055OG. Not my best.

 

[BongoYodeler]

Finally did it!!! A few days late and first since early March.

I messed around and tried to change some of my "losses" and ended up at 4.5 in the fv. Had to top off and add corn sugar to get to my 5.5g and 1.055OG. Not my best.

Treat every brew day as a learning experience.
Should still be good.
It'll be beer.

 

[BongoYodeler]

Treat every brew day as a learning experience.
Should still be good.
It'll be beer.

Just for clarity, those are three things I tell myself before every brew day, just to keep things in perspective.

 

[jdubdvdt]

Just for clarity, those are three things I tell myself before every brew day, just to keep things in perspective.

I think I'm way too serious.

This hobby is supposed to be relaxing?

 

[leedspointbrew]

Brewing an imperial stout, to which I'll add bourbon before bottling.

Boil going nicely. Preboil SG a little low, so will add some turbinado sugar late boil.

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Please post how much you add. I thought I added just enough vanilla-bourbon tincture to a 2024 pumpkin; turned out to be way too much.

 

[seatazzz]

Just got grain milled, and water prepped, for tomorrow's brew of a blonde/lager/light/something that will ferment under pressure on Novalager for the first time in a few years. Dunno why I gave up on it, but going to give it another try. Been having diacetyl and acetaldehyde issues the last few brews that need to be addressed.

 

[MaxStout]

Please post how much you add. I thought I added just enough vanilla-bourbon tincture to a 2024 pumpkin; turned out to be way too much.

I plan to add about 3oz bourbon per gallon, so about a pint to the batch. I'll soak a few oz of oak chips (bourbon barrel chips from Brew Hardware) in the booze, then add it, sans chips, to the bottling bucket.

I'll let it age in the bottles for several months.

Based on a recipe from @Hoochin'Fool

 

[Konadog]

Brewing an imperial stout, to which I'll add bourbon before bottling.

Boil going nicely. Preboil SG a little low, so will add some turbinado sugar late boil.

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@MaxStout , can you tell me what your wind screen/box is made of?

 

[DuncB]

Planning Hazy IPA with Metschinkawa reukaufii, Galaxy, Alora, taiheke and nectaron.

 

[Halfakneecap]

Hoping to get another witbier brewed tomorrow.

 

[DuncB]

Brewing a Hazy IPA today.

 

[Tony B]

Just added salts and acid while water is heating to mash in my first attempt at a Kentucky Common.

 

[MaxStout]

@MaxStout , can you tell me what your wind screen/box is made of?

I used Durock cement board, then painted the interior with silver-colored engine paint to reflect some of the heat back. While using the burner the outside of the board never gets more than warm to the touch.

 

[DuncB]

Fermenting well this morning with

• Metschnikowia reukaufii: This yeast species is known for its role as a nectar specialist, isolated from flowers in the Berkeley Hills of California. It has evolved to produce more odorous and attractive nectar for pollinators by enzymatically altering otherwise inodorous nectar compounds.

It can't ferment long chain sugars so had to use enzyme in the mash and fermenter, came out well first time I made it and stable haze.
Irritatingly all ready to brew and then found no enzyme.
Trip to the shops and returned with supplies and all went well.
Later when I went to the fridge to get the ALDC and aromazyme I found a syringe of liquid enzyme. Must keep the inventory up to date.

However other issue was the main power switch failed at the sparge stage. Prized it out and the spade in the back was melted,switch wouldn't hold in the on position.
Managed to " fix it " in place so it stayed on with a screwdriver.
New switch better rating is on the shopping list.

 

[Konadog]

I used Durock cement board, then painted the interior with silver-colored engine paint to reflect some of the heat back. While using the burner the outside of the board never gets more than warm to the touch.

Thanks, I thought it was cement board but the silver paint thru me. Made it look like something else.

 

[Halfakneecap]

Low alc hoppy session ale. Last version was a lager, worked reaaaaalllllyyy well, want to try a hoppy version.

80.9% Atlas pale male
14.9% Caramalt
4.3% Chit malt

EDIT: adding 30g midnight wheat at the end of the mash to make it an amber.

Centennial @ 10 mins

WLP 029
1.027
20 IBU

Expect around 2.5%

 

[Broothru]

Just got grain milled, and water prepped, for tomorrow's brew of a blonde/lager/light/something that will ferment under pressure on Novalager for the first time in a few years. Dunno why I gave up on it, but going to give it another try. Been having diacetyl and acetaldehyde issues the last few brews that need to be addressed.

Have you tried using ALDC enzymes added when you pitch yeast? They’re a bit pricey, but you only add a short eye drop amount (maybe 7-10 drops) in a 5 gal. batch. It will improve your fermentation and stop the precursors to diacetyl in their tracks. Quite amazing stuff.

added: I brewed twice using ALDC with NovaLager under pressure with good results, and no trace of diacetyl.

 

[crazyjake19]

Just got grain milled, and water prepped, for tomorrow's brew of a blonde/lager/light/something that will ferment under pressure on Novalager for the first time in a few years. Dunno why I gave up on it, but going to give it another try. Been having diacetyl and acetaldehyde issues the last few brews that need to be addressed.

What's your process like? Sounds like the beers just need more time in primary at a slightly higher temperature.

 

[crazyjake19]

Had some teeth pulled this morning so I hadn't planned on brewing anything this weekend, but I'm already feeling a lot better than expected so I might try to sneak in a small batch this weekend. Got a pack of S-04 that's been waiting for a 2-gallon batch of 9.5% Imperial Stout.

 

[seatazzz]

What's your process like? Sounds like the beers just need more time in primary at a slightly higher temperature.

Process has not changed in a few years, and up until the last 4-5 beers everything was just ducky. I do however tend to forget little things sometimes, or leave them out because brain says 'oh it won't make that much difference'. Brewed a pale a few weeks ago where I remembered everything down to using oxygen pre-pitch; and it's much better. Kegging the blonde on novalager that I brewed last weekend today; tested on Thursday after a good warm diacetyl rest, and it's a good one. Yes I know it's less than 7 days, but pressure fermenting does wonders. It will get a few days in the keg before tapping to settle out.

 

[Broothru]

Process has not changed in a few years, and up until the last 4-5 beers everything was just ducky. I do however tend to forget little things sometimes, or leave them out because brain says 'oh it won't make that much difference'. Brewed a pale a few weeks ago where I remembered everything down to using oxygen pre-pitch; and it's much better. Kegging the blonde on novalager that I brewed last weekend today; tested on Thursday after a good warm diacetyl rest, and it's a good one. Yes I know it's less than 7 days, but pressure fermenting does wonders. It will get a few days in the keg before tapping to settle out.

Not only the pressure fermentation, but also the NovaLager yeast itself. Not only does it quickly ferment lagers (due to higher temperature), but it behaves very well with ales, both pressurized and unpressurized.

A word of caution if you’re fermenting ales and want to express esters, etc.: it will surpress them if fermented under pressure.

 

[jdubdvdt]

Did a quick "American" Wheat beer with 10 minute additions of Huell Melon and Belma. Also did a Huell Melon and Belma whirlpool.

Named it Melon Degenerwheat for now.

 

[connell89]

I want to brew this Juneteenth since I have it off. I hope to do a Fat Tire Clone.

 

[PberBob]

Brewing Belgian IPA with Amarillo and El Dorado hops.

My package of Wyeast 3522 Ardennes didn't swell up all day, so I pitched it into a vitality starter with leftover wort. It didn't do much over night ( a liitle gas), so I got another tube of WLP530 Abbey ale. On 3rd day, the 3522 starter finallhy revved up so I pitched it in, too.
First yeast blend I've done. It smells great!

 

[ernst_gouws]

Did an oatmeal stout today.

 

[jcav]

Forgot to post that I brewed a Belgian Witbier (one of my fav's especially in hot weather) on Friday. Can't wait for this one to be ready!

John

 

[Willy]

Since I am retired, everyday is the weekend. Ha.

Brewing up an 11 gal batch of Mocha Irish Stout. Changed up the recipe a little - adding a bit of dark chocolate malt(450°L ) to the usual chocolate malt. (350°L).

Getting ready to mash out at 167°F and lift the bag out. Smells and looks spot on. (I do batches of stout and English brown very often... Been there, done that).

Soon... EKG and fuggles get dropped in commando style. Expecting to be all finished and cleaned up by 11am. Yeah!

 

[seatazzz]

Ports are all closed today for Juneteenth, so a lovely day working from home (although not much to do). Brewing up the 2nd gen of the blonde on novalager that turned out so well today. Got a ton of slurry from the first one, making a few changes to hop additions but everything else the same. First one is going fast, very nice lawnmower beer that's pretty smooth albeit a bit drier than I like.

 

[Broothru]

Ports are all closed today for Juneteenth, so a lovely day working from home (although not much to do). Brewing up the 2nd gen of the blonde on novalager that turned out so well today. Got a ton of slurry from the first one, making a few changes to hop additions but everything else the same. First one is going fast, very nice lawnmower beer that's pretty smooth albeit a bit drier than I like.

Sharing is Caring (hint, hint, re: recipe and pic.)

 

[seatazzz]

Sharing is Caring (hint, hint, re: recipe and pic.)

Easy peasy. 6lbs each pilsner and two-row, done BIAB. .75oz Cascade at 60, and 1oz Crystal (or similar, Hallertau will work as well as something mild like willamette or Saaz) at 10. Ferment under pressure (or not if you don't have the capacity) on proven Novalager slurry, or (gasp) make a starter with the dry yeast to give it a head start. First one is still a tad hazy but very tasty.

 

[Broothru]

Easy peasy. 6lbs each pilsner and two-row, done BIAB. .75oz Cascade at 60, and 1oz Crystal (or similar, Hallertau will work as well as something mild like willamette or Saaz) at 10. Ferment under pressure (or not if you don't have the capacity) on proven Novalager slurry, or (gasp) make a starter with the dry yeast to give it a head start. First one is still a tad hazy but very tasty.

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That’s my kinda’ brew day!

 

[Steveruch]

Tart cherry cider.

 

[jdauria]

Not technically the weekend, but took advantage of the Juneteenth federal holiday and whipped up an American Wheat yesterday.

 

[Brockness Monster]

Caution Tape Tripel

12# Pils
3# Raw Cane Sugar
20-ish IBUs
9% ABV

First brew in a long time and ended up at 83% Mash efficiency. Problem is I built the recipe off of a 74% efficiency because I had no clue where I was. Gonna be an interesting beer. Also, Pre boil gravity was taken before the cane sugar was added so no artificial bump for that. I am doing MIAB with a mill setting at 0.030 on the feeler gauge.

 

[IDMaynard]

Belgian Dark Strong
15# Pils
5# Vienna
2.5# D180
~ 12% ABV

Electric heating element burnt it , went ahead and put it in the fermenter, will see how it tastes in a week or so, not very optimistic though.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Today I brewed 19 litres of a Black Sheep clone
3200g MO
150g Medium Crystal
150g Torrefied Wheat
25g Roast Barley
60 minutes
15g Progress
10g Challenger
10g Fuggles
15 minutes
15g EKG
WHC Bond yeast at 20C

 

[seatazzz]

So my job has a new thing where we all get one work from home day a week. I took today as it was slow, didn't decide to brew until about 7:30 so blasted out a quick BIAB NEIPA that is currently going crazy on some proven Imperial Kveiking slurry. Running low on hops so this one got some Citra and Mosaic late and at flameout, and will get Citra and Sabro as dry hop in a few days. Changeup on the usual house NEIPA, interested to see how it turns out.

 

[Halfakneecap]

Ok it's monday, but i have a busy week coming up, so need something to look forward to on the weekend

SMASH bitter

MO 100%
Bramling Cross 60 mins and 20 mins
Verdant

1.037
28 IBU

 

[HM-2]

Depending on whether my bag of yuzu peel arrives from Japan in time, I'll either be doing a Yuzu and Sorachi Ace Japanese Rice Lager, or a DIPA with Centennial, Mosaic and Simcoe.

 

[Brockness Monster]

My original plan was to brew a Quad for the winter and call it "Christmas in July" but, I don't currently have anything to drink and the Tripel I have fermenting is not going to be a great everyday drinker. So, it is either going to be a Patersbier or the Quad. The timing just seems right for the Quad because I can remember to brew it every year on the weekend before/after the 4th of July.