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So the vodka sterilizes the jalapenos? It seems to be removing their heat, which seems strange if the vodka isn't added to the fermenter.

Not an urgent post: Everything seemed to go well. I used 1 cup (about 4oz) of cocoa powder to play it safe. Initial gravity was 1.063 but may have been higher if I had stirred thoroughly (I was tired and forgot). However, it was my first BIAB partial mash. Within 6 hours, it bubbled fast and...

My LHBS had pale/pilsner LME instead of amber. I grabbed 0.2 lb of black patent to make up for the difference. Is this a good idea or would it throw off the flavor? Thanks.

PM sent- probably way too late though

I made my 5 gallon batch of graff last night (finishing around 2AM). Thanks to doctorwho and dover for suggesting to use the hops and wheat. OG was around 1.057 or 1.058. I've seen some very slow bubbling today with the primary in the mid 60's. I'm looking forward to trying my first cider-...

Thanks for the input! I'll give a half oz. of fuggle or willamette a try, maybe pick up some torrified wheat too.

Hey everyone- first post! I'll be giving the graff a try next week. I skipped the hops and wheat, plus I'll be using 80L crystal and 2.5 lbs pilsner LME.