Recent content by Kb8607

After three weeks sitting in the primary I took the first gravity reading and sample today. Got down to 1.006. The sample really was pretty outstanding. I didn't know what to expect with the NA 2-row as a base, but it tastes amazing. Great fruity esters from the 3787. I can't wait to get...

I have this mashing right now and I'm wondering if anyone has tried anything similar. I make a Belgian Triple of some sort every fall and this year I have a 55 lb sack of domestic 2 row on my hands. I decided to replace Belgian pilsner with the 2 row. I completely realize this is not within...

In retrospect, that's not accurate. After adjusting for temp with beersmith it was pretty much 1.011-12. I may have been a few deep in the sampling process when I posted... either way im really happy with it. On a side note, love the screen name. That was my nickname for a while and great...

I'm planning on building one of these too. The owner of my LHBS uses one and is happy with the results. Relatively cheap and simple. Currently I ferment at room temp in my basement and have had good results. We have a 125 year old house with field stone foundation and it is always stable at...

I kegged mine about a month ago and the first sample I tasted was about a week after that. It was bitter and had a really strong coffee flavor. Not bad, but pretty harsh. I'm drinking a glass right now and in the three weeks since the last sample it has mellowed out a lot. The coffee and...

I'm pretty sure that is the one my buddy uses and we have had no problem doing a full boil (6+ gal) with it. I think I'm going to pick one up for my HLT.

This is the first recipe I have come up with on my own. I am very pleased with how it turned out. Just had the first pint tonight :ban: Biermann Brewhaus IPA All Grain: 5 gal OG: 1.060 FG: 1.012 IBU: 63 Color: 5.8 Grain Bill 11 lbs 2 row (Canadian) 8 oz Crystal 40L Hops / Boil Schedule...

I made a couple more adjustments on this recipe and brewed it about a month ago. Just sampled the first one after 11 days on gas. It turned out great, especially for my first recipe from scratch! Here's what I brewed: Biermann Brewhaus IPA All Grain: 5 gal OG: 1.060 (I hit 1.056) FG...

I kegged this one and a scotch ale on the same day a little over a week ago. The scotch is pretty well carbed up but the breakfast stout is still not quite there. I'm guessing another week and it will be good to go. How did yours turn out? Mine tastes great, but still has a strong coffee kick.

I followed this recipe to the T except for crystal 15 instead of 10 as that's what my LHBS had. Brewed it on 8-14, kegged it on 8-24 and just pulled a pint tonight to give it a taste. It's not carbed up enough yet, but dang does it taste great! Now if I can keep my hands off of it until its...

Thanks for the hop schedule suggestions. I did a little tweaking based on your suggestions, what I have on hand in these hop varieties right now, and my target ibu's. I have about an oz of magnum and 4 each of citra and simcoe. Here is what I came up with: 0.5 oz Magnum 60min 0.5 oz...

Thanks for the input! I actually have some magnum on hand. I definitely want to keep the simcoe in there, but the later addition/dry hop sounds good for that. As far as mash temp are you thinking 148-150ish? The few all grain batchs I have done so far were at 152 and have turned out great, but...

Hi everyone, Ive been lurking on the forum for about a year now and just switched over to all grain about 5 batches ago. Im working on making my first recipe from scratch and would love your opinions. Im going for a simple, inexpensive IPA that lets the hops shine through. Here is what I came...