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:( Thanks for the response So what do you recommend using to replace the 1 gallon jar/2 holed lid in this set up https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7804019

Stupid question, do they exist anywhere for 1 gallon carboys? I can only find the orange caps for >3 gallon carboys. I'm trying to build this https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7804019 Thanks!

You can use any base malt, pilsner 2 row, etc. Flaked grains (Oats, Wheat, Barley) are usually used anywhere from 5% to 15% of the bill. Wheat isn't necessary but is used to improve mouthfeel and flavor. Usually used from 10% to 25%.

Offtopic: Can you do this without transferring to another keg? Why couldn't you carbonate while crashing in the keg? Does sediment at the bottom of the keg impact flavor on the beer if undisturbed?

I had the exact same issue on the current batch in my keg, with a harsh astringent hop burn bitterness on a NE DIPA with 1318. After 3 weeks in the keg, the burn faded a little but was still there. On my current batch fermenting, I went with new yeast, less hops and lactic acid in the mash. I'm...

How about oxidation? Maybe your palate has changed and you are now picking up what you thought was fine before? NE IPAs are very sensitive to oxidation. Do you cold crash? How do you transfer to the keg? Basically, the NE IPAs should never see oxygen AT ALL! But you probably already know this

So why wouldnt you get the strike water around 5.4?

Sorry, dont get that part. Aren't grains supposed to acidifiy the mash? Why would you want to get the water lower before adding the grains?? Thanks!

Thanks rhys333! So in theory, could i gather 5 gallons of tap water, add 0.75ml/gallon of lactic acid to bring the mash water to 5.4 pH and measure/adjust before heating everything up. Then add the pale grains to mash. Then skip the sparging and start the boil directly. The boil pH should be...

@Silver_Is_Money: Thanks for all the information! I'll look into getting a test kit asap @rhys333: I do use a paint strainer bags. Which bag would you recommend? I've been only making very pale IPAs, with only 2.5% Honey malt at the most, since I dislike any toasted flavors in them. So yeah...

@mattdee1: Wow thanks for the imput! really appreciate it. My next step will probably going with RO water but I'll probably try a few batches with acidifying my tap water first. @Silver_Is_Money: I usually top off instead of sparging, because I found that it's a waste of time and I don't get...