I'm considering my first trip to GABF this year (from Atlanta) and can't tell whether the Saturday members-only ticket also entitles you access to the general access session that evening. I have no desire to attend both sessions, but I need to be flexible about which one I attend based upon the...
The more you know! *insert PSA graphic* Thanks, y'all. I find that I am constantly learning things that seem like they should have been obvious to begin with.
Thanks all. Got it sorted out by using all of the recs above. I wasn't getting a siphon previously, but I am now and it now leaves behind half as much (3 quarts).
I just got a brand new kettle from Spike, which has a pickup tube on the bottom valve. When I test drain the kettle with just water, it does not drain beneath the valve level despite the dip tube. This leaves 1.5 gallons in the kettle that does not get drained. Am I doing something wrong?
For the roasted barley, would y'all use the 300L light roasted barley or the 500L black barley from Briess.
As a reminder, the recipe currently has 1 lb of roasted barley, 1 lb of chocolate, and 8 oz Black patent.