Recent content by blackgatebrewery

Thanks thumpersk_a. Just to clarify a few things... I know the ideal is to mash them on brew day and add them into the boil, but like I stated before I'm trying to avoid the whole batch having a smokey flavor. Because I plan on splitting the batch into 3 it means there would only be a...

Next brew I'm planning on making a 5gal batch of a basic porter, then splitting it into 3 smaller vessels for secondary and adding a different flavor to each of them. Container 1 - Rack onto cold pressed coffee Container 2 - Rack onto Cacao nibs or bourbon smoked oak chips Container 3 - Need...

I lived in London for awhile and often had similar thoughts! Although London is still smaller than LA.

I lived in London for a year and a half and had a similar thought many times! (although it's still a long way off the population of LA).

I lived in London for a year and a half and had a similar thought many times! (although it's still a long way off the population of LA).

Welcome boet! I'm from Australia but lived in South Africa for two years in Jbay. It's actually where I started brewing with a few mates! Which part are you from?

Hey guys. I'm Tristan, 26 year old guy from Australia. Looking through here I'm feeling very outnumbered by all you Americans! I'm going to have to get good at converting ounces to grams, and gallons to liters...haha. New to brewing. First two brews I simply used the can and hoped for the...

My first two brews I simply followed the kit and pitched the dry yeast straight in. This last brew I've followed the advice given here, rehydrated the yeast as instructed, and sorted myself out a fridge with an external thermostat to control temperature. I checked on it this morning (brewed...