Recent content by blackey73

I had same issue with my IPA's but it appears to have been an oxidation issue. I've gassed the hell out of the kegs lately and all is good again.

It's just over the top badass :mug:

Another Pliny clone and an experimental black IPA with Patagonian Black Pearl malt.... we shall see. :mug:

Update: So I forgot I bottled a single bottle of this same batch. It turned out fine... so something in my kegging process perhaps.

The pH of tap is 8.0, but 80% was distilled with this particular batch. I did not acidify.

It was not part of a kit. Thanks, I'll read that article.

Only thing I've added is Gypsum and sometimes calcium chloride.

It's a Pliny clone.. so 2-row, c40, carapils and corn sugar. Brewed with different systems, same result. 10 gallon kettle, cooler for mash tun, glass carboy... etc. Brewed a mini batch on a Zymatic... same result. Brews with more roasted malts seem to clear out fine. Could pH be an issue?

Yes, it says "not detected".

So, for years I've had no drama brewing quality IPA's and other beers in the lighter color category. After I moved it's been nothing but drama. When brewing with filtered tap water my beers have a nasty bite to them. So I ordered a water report from Ward Labs. NA: 41 CA: 30 MG: 8 CaC03...

I think there is some c150 in the actual AB. SUPPOSEDLY, a guy from Stone told the guy at the local homebrew shop that there is c150 in it. That was the only hint he would give. So, with that knowledge I made an attempt at it. 88.7% 2-row 9.3% C150 2.0% Special B 3oz Chinook @ 90 3oz...

Check this recipe out... Not the latest recipe as Vinnie added Amarillo in the latest recipe at flameout. https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/6351/doubleIPA.pdf

Speaking of the Stone book. The 13th anny recipe is AMAZING! Brewed it 3 times now and always a hit.

I just tasted this the other day. I thought it turned out real nice. Batch Size: 5.00 gal Boil Time: 90 Minutes Ingredients: ------------ 16.67 lb 2-Row 2.00 lb Amber Malt 1.25 lb Roasted Barley 0.50 lb Midnight Wheat 2.00 oz Warrior (90 min) 1.00 oz Goldings, East...

Mitch sent me a message via google+ and the grain bill is a 50/50 blend of american and english pale ale malt. No crystal malts at all.