Recent content by mikee

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. Here are the things I'll be doing with the next batch along with what I already do. Use RO water and build my water profile from there. I'll taste the wort right after the boil and then after I use the counter flow chiller. I'll keep the boil rate lower Ill...

Thanks for the replies I use a counter flow chiller and I always wash all hoses with PBW (rinsed with same temp water) before use. Then I pump the boiling wort through it for 15 min prior to the end of the boil. The same process I have used for years. I don't always fully clean the BK, but I...

Hi all, I just switched from flame to electric brew kettle. The last 4 batches have come out very bitter. I have tasted the wort throughout the process and the astringency/bitter flavor is coming from the boil kettle. I have gone so far as using a BIAB bag to catch any excess grist that...

how did this one turn out? Im looking to do a clone of this too

I'm in for 3 bags

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Thanks! it looks good and I have everything!

Hey, title says it all. All of the beers I brew need1-2 months of aging before they are drinkable. I have a big party coming up in 3 weeks and I have NO beer! Help - its gotta be good and done in 3 weeks - carbed and drinkable - hey I have a rep to hold. :cross:

no, I had a bubbler that had tiny holes in it and it was an IIPA. Ended at about 9% abv. First days of fermentation at 65

Wow- thanks for the imput guys. I'm getting excited!

I'm thinking about building a RIMS system. Can you run the wart through a canister with an electric 120 v heating element in it. Then run the pump continually allowing the PID cycle the element. I figure the size of the canister would be about 8in in diameter (not sure where I would find...

I'm no expert on wheat beer, but isnt there another step with wheat? I'm pretty sure you need to "cook" the wheat first so it will release the starches to be converted by the enzymes in your malts. Also I think your mash time needs to be extended? make sure you have a good mash tun and make...

Just an update, my bags are remaining sealed as long as I don't rough them up. the seal breaks where the strip goes in. just be gentle with them and they should be fine. All of the ones I have are still sealed, but if I knead the bag or pull on it the seal breaks. Also I left the bag on...

roger that. I just remembered I did it on another batch too, so 10 gallons dead. 40 bucks poorer...... sigh

how long will it take for the flavor to dissipate?