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I didn't read through all the pages. Is it possible to do this with a single infusion rather than stepping the temperatures? If so, what temp should be used?

I'm brewing this for the second time tomorrow, both times will be with 3522. I really enjoy it - nice and simple and I can enjoy a couple without getting smashed. It's nice to have a Belgian brew on tap and not have to pay the crazy prices for Belgian beers at the store. I'm curious if anyone...

Awesome, I'm in!

In in for the Imperial IPA all grain kit. Thanks!

Good advice. I've been buying sixers (and now 4-packs) of Bigfoot for years and enjoying 1 bottle fresh and saving 3 for a year or more later.

Mosaic IPA - strike water is on and coffee going.

You can assume a production date of 4 months prior, so November 3rd. Plug that date into your favorite yeast calculator and it will tell you the percent viability. Looks like you made a starter, so assuming you're good to go.

Yes, I've always batch sparged, but never ran into this issue. I hit my numbers right on, so not sure what to attribute it to. I'll have no problem finishing the keg, but it's interesting how something like lack of head retention and lacing can impact the overall experience. I'd never thought of...

I've been brewing for several years and this is the first time I've brewed a beer that has essentially no head retention, nor lacing. The taste is good, if not a bit sweet for my liking, but the head disappears like that of a Coke when poured from the keg. It's been on CO2 for a few weeks, so it...

Good to know - thanks! Will stop by this weekend for a growler fill.

I tried Younger once, back in 2007 and without any lines or crowds to contend with. It was worth a try, but I prefer Elder and Blind Pig, as both are more drinkable. I was in Santa Rosa last weekend, but avoided RR for obvious reasons. It would have been nice to get a growler fill of...

It's definitely good, but so are many of the beers at RR if you can make it to the pub. Their Belgians are fantastic. Someone above referenced Pliny as being difficult to find at the pub, but I've never found this to the be case, at least concerning the draft version.

Thanks, Martin. I'll do another search for the 10-capsule quantity.

I did a bit of searching, but couldn't find what I'm looking for. I'm looking to purchase pH buffer tablets (4.0 and 7.0), but don't need to buy 50-100 of them. Anyone have a source for these? Thanks

First time brewing this and just poured myself a partial goblet as I was filling the keg - Wow! Very similar in appearance and taste to Pliny. I can't wait until this is carbed so that I can enjoy it properly. Thanks again, BM. Your recipes never disappoint!

Consider that a keggle will be more difficult to handle/store vs. a "proper" kettle, and also somewhat more difficult to clean. I have both and would opt for a kettle over a keggle given the choice, though price was a bigger factor at the time I picked up the keggle.

As an alternative to better bottles or buckets, I'll put in my recommendation for the Speidel fermenters. I used one for the first time this morning and it was a breeze. The spigot threaded on easily and no leaks at all, and the top screws on quickly as well. I ordered the 30-liter version so...

Cold water. I used it this morning as an HLT, relying on the sight glass as is, and I hit my numbers spot on, so apparently I have nothing to worry about.

I just purchased a 10-gallon SS kettle from Spike with sight glass. Using it for the first time this morning and it's a damn nice kettle. Excellent welds, beautiful sight glass and thick gauge SS compared to the pot I was using before. I purchased fittings (ball valve, etc.) from Brew Hardware...

It's 4:15 here on the west coast and time to start the coffee pot and heat my strike water. Today I'll be brewing BierMuncher's Black Pearl Porter. I've brewed a few of his recipes and all have been fantastic, so looking forward to this one as well.