Recent content by PNP

Thanks all. I think best bet is for her to drink one... She hasn't had alcohol in awhile so we'll probably know pretty quick!

So I'm splitting a batch of pumpkin ale so that I can make 1/2 non-alcoholic for my pregnant wife. I heated to 180 degrees for a good period of time. Is there a good way to confirm the alcohol is gone? From what I've read, others simply taste. That doesn't seem so accurate to me. As I predicted...

1st time making mead... Couple questions. 1. Planning to make 5 gallon batch. When I rack to carboy, how much head space will there be? Is it worth adding a couple more lbs of honey and making 5.5 or 6 gallons? 2. I'd like to make 1/2 still and 1/2 sparkling. Is there anything wrong with putting...

I'm doing my first all grain. Will there be a huge difference if I substitute a cheaper malt for Maris otter pale? What would be a good sub?

Purchasing a biab kettle. I want to use it for 5-12 gal batches. Better to get a 20 gal (18"D x 16"H) to 25 gal (20"D x 20"H)? I purchased a 29" x 29" bag so I think either will work. I've read that the larger is nice because no worry of boil over. Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks for the advice. I'm using a blichmann propane burner.

Lol... Sorry

Maybe I caused some confusion. I bought a 15 gallon brew kettle with a valve and false bottom. I intend to stem in a bag, remove bag and boil.

I've read up. I got the false bottom mostly to filter any escapees and keep the bag from scorching if I need to add heat. Still planning to use a bag. Thanks.

Signed up. PNP = P-N-P since there's a 5 letter minimum. :-/

I'm moving on from extracts to BIAB. I bought a 15 gallon mash tun with false bottom. Is there a rule of them as to how much extra water to add per pound of grain? I want to end with 5 gallons, but I know the grain will retain some water and there will also be evaporation during the boil. Also...

I'm brewing a coffee stout. The recipe says to crush coffee beans and drop them in the secondary ~24hours before bottling. However, it also acknowledges that one could cold brew the beans to a concentrate and add at bottling. Does anyone have any recommendations for getting good coffee flavor...

I'm getting married next June and brewing beer for the wedding. I purchased 3 extract kits (coffee stout, Irish red ale, honeyweizen) about 2 months ago with the thought of trying them before the big day. However, I currently have over 3 full kegs brewed so I'm not sure ill get to them. I put...

Thanks everyone for your help. I would've just ported down the drain.

Here's what it's looking like now.