The "Waiting for the Next Giveaway" Speakeasy

[harrke]

I had to root for Clemson, though. I have a niece there as a sophomore. They've worked hard this year.

 

[dabber18]

I had to root for Clemson, though. I have a niece there as a sophomore. They've worked hard this year.

I had to root for Clemson because I HATE Ohio state, and especially mr. Fred Sanford (fake heart attack) at UF. He left my team SCREWED with no talent and can't recruit. Took Ron Zook's team and won two titles and couldn't replace them. Gets "sick" and then goes to a school that should have gotten the death penalty for it's football program with the scandals it had.

 

[harrke]

Good morning! Long drive ahead. Looking forward to spending a few days with my boys in KS.

 

[harrke]

Gonna get down to normal winter temps this week. Not looking forward to coming back to IL.

 

[DemonsRun]

wet and in the 40s here. Just started a brew going decided to go with the 1885 Thomas Usher Stout.
now to get back to proposal writing

 

[allanmorgan]

I had to root for Clemson because I HATE Ohio state

Same here. But then again, I'm a Michigan fan. Michigan would have done a better job against Clemson. Not saying they would have one, but it would have been a better game for sure.

 

[allanmorgan]

Brewing under way!! It's a good day!

 

[kenoglass]

Safe travels ken

 

[kenoglass]

Double brewers today.

 

[allanmorgan]

Mashed in. Hit my mash temp spot on. Starting out nicely.

 

[kenoglass]

I need to brew...hopefully one day soon.

 

[allanmorgan]

Transferring to the BK!

 

[allanmorgan]

Finally at the boil. First hop addition has been made.

 

[allanmorgan]

Second hop addition has been made. One more to go.

 

[DemonsRun]

just running a #Zymatic 3.5 gallon batch, with the draining cycles and recirculating it can take a while, but I can do other things. just hit boil temp. the whole process should be about 5 hours total, no hopstand today.

 

[allanmorgan]

Final hop addition made. Added Whirflock. Added yeast nutrient. 15 minutes to go.

 

[allanmorgan]

And flameout! Time to let mother nature do her job and cool my wort. It's cold enough outside to do it that way, but it will take several hours. I have patience.

 

[DemonsRun]

I have the fermenter (keg) in a tub of Ice water and just recirculating the wort, takes about 45 min to cool down to 62

 

[DemonsRun]

OG 1.054 a bit higher than the projected 1.051 but not bad. very dark and roasty.

now time to clean

 

[DemonsRun]

hey look it's my whirflock on the counter, oh.

it's a stout it'll be fine.

 

[kenoglass]

i have never used a whirlfloc? Does it help out with beer qualities?

 

[allanmorgan]

Well it's supposed to help in the clarification process. But honestly, I find using gelatin to clear the beer works way better. I will still use the whirfloc nevertheless.

 

[allanmorgan]

Ice bath or chiller would have done the job much quicker. But, mother nature is taking it low and slow and no use of extra water. 36F outside right now. It dropped the wort temp about 30 degrees in the last half hour. Not much longer to go and then pitch the yeast (after taking OG).

 

[allanmorgan]

Oh and I get to use my Tilt during the fermentation process. This will be interesting to see how well it works.

 

[DemonsRun]

Let us know, I've followed the brewometer thread, and it seems to have mixed reviews.

 

[allanmorgan]

Not as easy as it would seem. Ugh!

 

[allanmorgan]

I'm a tech savvy guy. That is literally my job. The Tilt is a piece of crap. If you are thinking of getting one, don't. Waste of money.

 

[harrke]

Keep us up to speed on the Tilt! I have one ordered.

 

[harrke]

Temps in KS much warmer. Currently 45 and wet.

 

[allanmorgan]

Set up instructions are horrible to non-existent. Can I get my money back?