I also BIAB and I get 81% efficiency pretty consistently. It confuses me cause I heard that BIAB was less efficient. I do squeeze the bag(lauter) and rinse some in extremely hot water though admittedly its minimal. Has anyone figured this out?
edit: sorry for zombie thread raise...
I bought it.... I will let you know the results.
On a side note does anyone know where the carbonation level should be? I think its carbed closer to an American lager than a American ale.
Did you use a spice bag or something? If I add those spices at the five minute mark... Id be hard pressed to remove them when I rack to secondary. I assume the coriander and nutmeg dissolved and could not be removed and we are really talking about the bitter orange peel. This is going to be a...
When should I add the coriander, nutmeg, orange peel, and orange juice? I am making this soon and don't know when to add these ingredients? Sorry for the thread resuscitation...
I'm from Jersey City and for my money and time I choose Brooklyn Brew. Works out to be about the same as flat rate shipping from most supplies when you include tolls/gas and and I get to chew the proverbial fat with some of the other brewers. Really great place. If I am doing a weird specialty...
Add the Extract half at the beginning half at the 30 minute mark OR later. This will help retain the color of your beer. The cherries go in the secondary and should probably be boiled with water and added in some kind of bag to contain the sediment. Just an FYI most of what your asking can be...
If a secondary is used. How long does it take for a beer to clear? Also, though I admit this part is off topic, Should I save the yeast cake in the primary? Or is that a stupid idea.
Hey Guys, I am new here and to brewing. I just got all my equipment and plan to start brewing in the next couple weeks. My first batch will be Rouge Dead Guy Clone, followed by a Belgian Abbey Ale. The Yeast (Pacman) smack pack that I have is past the best on date so I plan to make a starter as...