I purchased this 5-gallon kit from homebrewsupply late in 2020 (shipped from keg connection). Sadly, it's been sitting in a box in my basement since. Doesn't seem like that kit exists anymore - sad...
Anywho, I'm looking for some advice from those that may have attempted this one. I'm using a false-bottomed 10-gallon igloo mash tun. I've heard some run TWO mashes since the whole thing doesn't fit well. Is this really necessary? I'm also planning on using two packs of safale US-05 dry yeast (the original instructions (which I've since lost)) indicate using two packets should be considered. I have the original ones that shipped with the kit (I've kept them in the refrigerator), but my sense is I should probably use new ones. I can buy ones at the local shop, but wondering if I could use the old ones with a starter. Otherwise I was planning on pitching the rehydrated (new) yeasts packets without a starter.
The original kit doesn't exist anymore on the web, but I did find this which describes the ingredients quite well: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Clone | Russian Imperial Stout All Grain Beer Recipe | Brewer's Friend
and here's what seems to be a modification of the original printed instructions - recommends a two hour boil? Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout Clone :: Recipe
Thanks!
Anywho, I'm looking for some advice from those that may have attempted this one. I'm using a false-bottomed 10-gallon igloo mash tun. I've heard some run TWO mashes since the whole thing doesn't fit well. Is this really necessary? I'm also planning on using two packs of safale US-05 dry yeast (the original instructions (which I've since lost)) indicate using two packets should be considered. I have the original ones that shipped with the kit (I've kept them in the refrigerator), but my sense is I should probably use new ones. I can buy ones at the local shop, but wondering if I could use the old ones with a starter. Otherwise I was planning on pitching the rehydrated (new) yeasts packets without a starter.
The original kit doesn't exist anymore on the web, but I did find this which describes the ingredients quite well: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Clone | Russian Imperial Stout All Grain Beer Recipe | Brewer's Friend
and here's what seems to be a modification of the original printed instructions - recommends a two hour boil? Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout Clone :: Recipe
Thanks!