Trying to decide on a recipe to brew for my father in law. Want a find a good style and recipe for a dark, strong, German style that will age well. Would rather do a ale over a lager. Leaning toward a Rauchbier, but open for suggestions.
Was wondering if anyone is using a 12" false bottom for a keggle. I have been using a bazooka screen for mashing in my keggle, and although it works, I loose about a half gallon of wort. Found a 12" false bottom on Craigslist and was thinking about picking it up. Not sure if it would help my...
I washed a Nottingham yeast for the first time and I believe everything went well. I plan to use one of the three jars with a higher gravity black IPA. I will do a yeast starter two days before I brew. My question is, do I need to use more yeast or should I trust my yeast washing. I just don't...