Recent content by zenmaster298

I personally did not notice any esters. The onslaught of Citra might be masking that though.

I always ferment at 72 and never noticed any off flavors. Maybe I've just been lucky.

Fermented at 72. The whole hops definitely changed the flavor profile of this beer. I'll be going back to pellets when I brew this again.

+5 gal BBA RIS +5 gal Cesspool Barleywine +5 gal Honey-Berry Ale +5 gal Blue/Pom Cider +5 gal Pumpkin Ale +10 gal Citra IPA 47,032 + 35 = 47, 067 gals

Citra Bomb 2.0 is underway. Only difference this time is whole cone hops and added 4 oz Caramel 40. I'll let you all know how this one fares.

You'll be fine. I've used 1056 with higher gravity beers than that.

Wyeast 1056

Finally got the results back and just finished the last bottle!

I just toss em in.

The longer the malt extract boils, the darker it gets. I wanted a lighter colored beer so I added half at 30. You can the extract as late as 5 min if you really wanted to. This is the first time I've tried late malt addition and it worked out well for me.

The Citra at the beginning of the boil was only an ounce and that was plenty for bittering. I could see how it could be a problem if you used more than that.

Are you looking to do something simple or something out of the ordinary?

I've never made cider before but I have made plenty of beer. Maybe I'm missing something but this seems too easy. 7 Cans Apple Juice Concentrate 2 lbs Brown Sugar 2 Cinnamon Sticks Mangrove Jack's Cider Yeast It took my all of 30 Minutes to get this ready for the fermenter, if it...

Took home 1st Place in the IPA Category at Amador County Fair. Enjoy! 3.3 lbs Extra Light LME - 60 Min Boil 3.3 lbs Extra Light LME - 30 Min Boil 1 lb Crystal 10L - Steeped at 150F for 20 Min 1 lb Carapils - Steeped at 150F for 20 Min 1 oz Citra - 60 Min Boil 1 oz Citra - 15 Min Boil...

That sounds awesome! I am in Modesto, where do you all meet?