Is the recipe on page 1 the best/most recent recipe to clone zd?
I've done this recipe to a T, 3 times in a row. This past time, my 4th. My og hit 1.052. I usually am right at 1.068-.71. I did, however go to a new brew store because I moved to another side of town. Same malt bill and everything. I'm wondering if the grain at this new place could have made that big of a difference. Oh well, it's still full of citra, I'm sure it'll be phenomenal at the end. I also add galaxy and centennial, I think they complement citra SO well
I've done this recipe to a T, 3 times in a row. This past time, my 4th. My og hit 1.052. I usually am right at 1.068-.71. I did, however go to a new brew store because I moved to another side of town. Same malt bill and everything. I'm wondering if the grain at this new place could have made that big of a difference. Oh well, it's still full of citra, I'm sure it'll be phenomenal at the end. I also add galaxy and centennial, I think they complement citra SO well
Do you crush your own grain?
This. If not it if the stores grain mill that caused the efficiency loss.
I've got a pound of citra on the way for my first attempt. Any advice from others who have done this multiple times?
Looking for advice...today is day 12 of 14 of primary fermenter resting at a 1.014. I took a reading 9 days ago and it was 1.015. Do you think I can call it good and rack to secondary for dry hopping at this point since I've only lost one point over 9 days? I can't imagine getting any lower in the next two days. Thanks!
shoulda racked and dry hopped when you took that sample on day 9. better yet, just dry hopped. no need to secondary
No need to secondary? I have read so so many varying opinions on whether to rack to secondary, it's rather confusing for me being a rookie. Could you please elaborate on your reasoning?
Thanks
That's a definite right on about more work and more clean up!
How many weeks do you primary prior to bottling or kegging?
Yes Nick, that is the most current recipe.
And I was in Australia last year and the Hop Hog was one of the better IPA's I had (it was tough finding some hoppy beers in the smaller cities I visited; a little easier in the big cities). Mornington and Fig Tree were also good IPAs I had over there.
And NickAus... It's a dang good recipe! I've brewed it only once so far but it has been a hit with everyone that has tried it; Even SWMBO likes it and she's not generally a fan of my hop'ier brews. I have it on my "brew again list" but it's behind my holiday seasonal's right now. It's brew day will come around again soon!
The beer selection in Townsville and Cairns was pretty bad (for hoppy beers). It was a little better in Sydney and Melbourne, so you should get down thereCool thanks Matt! I haven't tried those IPAs yet, I'm in North Queensland, so we don't get a huge selection either unfortunately.
The beer selection in Townsville and Cairns was pretty bad (for hoppy beers). It was a little better in Sydney and Melbourne, so you should get down there
Nick, I was at Three Floyds Brewery last week and they only had ZD on tap. It's difficult to find ANYWHERE and distribution is very limited. I suggest you plan a trip to Munster, Indiana (Chicago metro area). Cheers!
This clone recipe thread has taken on a life of it's own. Two years seven months and it's still very active. Congrats Skeezer and thank you!
The Citra hops really make this beer what it is... If you want to experience this recipe, get Citra!
yes... the one that started the thread. delicious!!!
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