Recent content by In_Vino_Veritas

Got an interesting one for you guys / gals. I kinda run a parti-gyle mash. Brewed a modified version of the OP’s recipe. Main recipe changes are preference substitutes, Maris Otter vs. US 2-row and I also made a small hop addition, mash addition at sparge vs. FWH, using the grain bed as...

My requested help: Would it be possible to help me get the word out, time is short as applications are due end of month? Please private message me potential candidates contact information, name of brewery, name of individual, and email or phone. If you are the candidate, I can email more...

I’m puzzled by you temp results. Adding 168 deg F water to your 152 mash can’t have resulted in a reduction of temp to 150. You have to of bleed heat somewhere or missed the number you expressed. Did you leave the cooler open bringing your water to 168 and your 152 temp was in...

With the Vermont Ale Yeast being the hot yeast for IPAs any consideration for trying it for this APA? Think it'd be interesting to do a split batch S0-4 and Vermont.

I first posted this in the DIY; oversight on my part that there's a dedicated section for automating. May I get a little more additional help per the following: Ok, so I'm very pleased with how my heat exchanger coil within my HLT turned out. I'm just not sure where to go with the controller...

Ok, so I'm very pleased with how my heat exchanger coil within my HLT turned out. I'm just not sure where to go with the controller system. It will be a propane setup and I would like for the temp probe to be inline on the return to the mash tun. I need the controller, igniter, solenoid...

I made my first cider mid September. Recipe was 5 gallons (1.052 OG) untreated cider, added 2# dark brown sugar for an OG of 1.072 and S-04 for yeast. I had huge lag, 72 hours. What finally got fermentation going was re-pitching and bumping temp up from 64 to 68 deg F. Current gravity is...

How about this? Batch Size: 5.3 gal ABV: 6.5% OG: 1.073 FG: 1.023 IBU: 27 Color: 18 SRM Grains: 12# Maris Otter Pale Malt 0.75# Crystal 60L 0.5# Victory Malt 0.25# Aromatic Malt 0.125# Black Patent Malt 0.125# Briess Roasted Barley Boil: Pull 1 mash gallon and reduce. Add full mash and boil...

@giraffe thanks for the help!!! Has anyone else attempted making Belhaven's Wee Heavy?

Has anyone tried cloning Belhaven Wee Heavy? I've looked online, but recipes are all over the place. This is the beer that got me into craft. Any help refining would be greatly appreciated.

How long did it take to get activity? Did you repitch?

Nothing as of this morning (36 hours). Is it possible the cider despite specifically asking for untreated was potassium sorbated? This stuff was a lot of money, so I hope not.

Long time brewer, first time cider maker. I'll looking for feedback from those that have made cider, using campden tablets. Here's my sequence so far: Friday 7:00PM - into 5 gallon untreated cider added Qty. 5 campden tablets (uncrushed, didn't know) & 2.5 tsp pectic enzyme. OG 1.052...

@JMack89427 I emailed a couple orchards. How much are you looking for? May have a little more leverage with a greater amount.

As a Fall 1st annual tradition now that I have a keg setup and can back sweeten to my wife's desired level, I would like to make a cider sourcing from a local to Milwaukee apple orchard or within reasonable driving distance. Does any one know of an orchard that will sell a 5 gallon batch worth...