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This is my water report, I called the utility lab directly to get yeaterdays numbers from the tech: Total Hardness = 169 Calcium = 46.4 Magnesium = 14.1 pH = 7.8 Chloride = 5.57 Alkalinity (CaCO3) = 123 Sodium (Na) = 12.7 Sulphate (SO4) = 70 Bicarbonate = 3 the biocarbinate seems really low...

I'm building out my ideal Belgian Tripel fermentation schedule using Strong Belgian Ale yeast: Wyeast 1388. Asking for your input, so we can all improve. For example, a tripel I am currently fermenting which began at OG 1.084. We added lots of clear candi syrup. It has spent 10 days in...

In 55 hours (Friday evening) I'm brewing a Westy Clone with 1.091 target OG and will be using Wyeast 1762 (Belgian Abbey II) yeast (4 packs at about 60%). Will be brewing 11 gallons and fermenting in two standard buckets (will transfer for secondary carboy in about 2 weeks). Considering...

Made a hybrid out of this recipe https://www.brewtoad.com/recipes/vanilla-and-coffee-porter-3 into the following brew: O.G. 1.058 8.8 lb marris otter 2-row 0.75 lb roasted barley 0.5 lbs chocolate malt 2.2 lbs crystal malt 1 lb caramel malt 8.5 oz flaked oats 70 min BIAB mash 60...

Going to be doing this tonight BIAB style, 70 min mash and 60 min boil. Will ferment around 66F. Thoughts on grain bill ? Grains : 9 lbs wheat malt (option to mix in some dark wheat) 2.5 lbs german pilsner (two row) 1.5 lbs caramunich Type II 0.5 lbs crystal malt 0.25 lbs Melanoidin malt...

Hey folks, question on how best to use nutrient and energizer to enhance my second ever batch of mead: 6 Canadian Gallon (6.3 US Gallon or 24 liters) batch 20 lbs honey (clover/canola/wildflower) 6 naval oranges (sliced with skin, forgot to zest) 11 cloves 7 cinnamon sticks 2 pinches...

There is a vine growing on my fence (attached) that I've recently begun to suspect may be hops - based on it's flower shape (also attached). I believe this forum may be one of the best informed places to ask if this is a hop plant, and if so what type? Thanks! :mug:

About to do my second BIAB, took a look at a few ingredients I have and does anybody have a recommendation for grain weights to use for a 6 gallon batch (9G Turkey fryer) of something tasty: ~20lbs two row 2.2 lbs chocolate malt 4oz Munich malt 4oz Vienna malt 5oz dark crystal malt 1oz...

I'm somewhat new to brewing, maybe have done 10 wort kits and one grain/extract kit. This latest kit was a full 23 litre wort (from Paddock Wood brewery in Saskatchewan) of toucan stout. You only have to add yeast and there are no instructions other than OG should be 1.05 - 1.055. The gravity...

Doing my first all grain batch soon... It's a balmy -40 here in Edmonton so need a place to cook this inside (BIAB with turkey fryer). Can't do it at home so will brew at the shop (trades shop). I'll ferment at home of course. My question is; is it ok for me to do all primary steps of brewing...

Recommendation? About to start my 4th batch, want to make it interesting - maybe something dark, chocolate, fruit, nuts, or something? What: Brewing in Edmonton, Alberta so have access to Winning Wines and the few other local guys. Have made kits from Barons and Brew House so far (same...

Hello, first time poster, 3rd batch brewer here. I've looked through the forums but couldn't find what I was looking for... We have started a new batch of Brewhouse brand brew kit (wort comes pre packaged) called "Alberta My Bock". Somebdoy recommended that ifw e want stronger beer, to add...