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    What to dry hop with?

    I am kind of stuck. Maybe too many options is the problem. I figure I can just dry hop with Galaxy or add some Columbus which I haven't dry hopped with before. But is there something different to give a pop in the nose when you drink it. I have virtually most the hops, hash, and cryo to use...
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    RODI Water Makeup for IPA

    I need some help please. So I want to start making beer from RODI and build the profile from scratch. I have a large RODI machine and that end is all ready. Since I only brew IPA I wonder if there is a standard makeup to use? I'm having a hard time finding it so far the amount of calcium and...
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    Mosaic smash - what dry hops to use?

    I've made this smash twice with all mosaic in the boil and dry hop. I'd like to try something different on the dry hop this time. thought about citra, el dorado and a few others. But since I have never really paired anything with Mosaic yet want to hear from others. What is the best dry...
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    NZ IPA Critique Needed

    Hey everyone. I could use some of the good feedback from you folks on this recipe. Haven't used these hops before. Does this look like it would turn out good, especially the hops and schedule? I also have on hand Rakau too if you think I should swap something but want to keep it all NZ...
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    Waimea IPA

    Has anyone used Waimea throughout for an IPA? First off I wanted a pine citrus and this seemed to fit the bill from the description, but not sure if I should go with something else. Secondly, it's a high alpha so also using it for bittering as it's supposed to be smooth, I think. I'm also...
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    IPA help w/ Belma

    Got a pound of Belma in and really want to try this hop out. But not sure about my bittering and what else goes good with Belma. I want to try and cut the flavor/aroma with something else if possible. What do you guys think about this recipe? Is it good to apply all the bitterness to belma or...
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    Critique - Ahtanum/Simcoe IPA

    I haven't used either of these hops before and have a pound of each so want to do a citrus/pine IPA. What do you think about the grain bill especially using Maris Otter? Do you think this will give me the citrus/pine I'm looking for? IBU - 76.7 SRM - 5.9 ABV - 6.7 90 min mash 90 min...
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    Adding dry hops in conical fermenter

    I have the 7g SS Brewtech and to date have put all dry hops in a bag(s) and threw them in there. What is the practice really, do people just put them in directly and cold crash to drop the suspension out? I use pellet hops. thanks.
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    Barley Crusher Grain Mill

    I just got one and did my first mill with it. Learned I need to mount this thing somehow. But main question is what type/size drill does everyone use? I had a monster hammer drill combo and think it was too powerful at full speed is 2800 rpms. my efficiency was really poor. And, any ideas...
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    best place with SS fittings.connectos

    I just got a hop rocket and want to run it inline dispenser style with my kegs. I am first off challenged when it comes to connecting fittings and also can't find one place with everything I need. I need to go from 1/2" inch NPT to the beer lines that are 3/16" ID I believe, standard line...
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    Help with adding fruit

    So first time I am going to add fruit to my brew. I am making a Golden Kiwi IPA based on an all Citra recipe. I don't know when to add the kiwi though - but am thinking secondary fermentation stage? I plan to peel and cut out the seeds and through them in with the dry hops. does this sound...
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    mash PH Help

    After reading and reading I am still confused. I understand this is important to my brews for increased hop extraction flavor and yeast fermentation. I've never checked this before so wondering what you guys do. why check for mash ph? I kind of get this, I think now. when to check for...
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    critique - "not so" dank IPA

    let me know what you guys think about this recipe for a kind of dank ipa, is there something else I could do with the grains maybe? i through in northern since I had some. thanks. Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 6.7 % Bitterness: 69.5 IBUs Est Color: 8.6 SRM 14 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0...
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    recipe critique - mostly mosaic IPA

    I's like to get some feedback on this recipe, semi-showcasing the mosaic hop but wanted a dank match to the mosaic fruity. I also have the nelson that I want to start using somewhere. Thank you. AG 6g batch - 64.8 IBU, 8.7 SRM, 6.5% ABV 11 lbs Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 1...
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    ssbrewtech 7g conical

    hey everyone, i picked up their 7g conical fermenter and have a few questions for those that have one. first time brewing with it with an citrus ipa in there now. so here goes..thanks for your help! it's been fermenting for 3 days so after reading up decided to drain the trub out the bottom...
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    First recipe help and critique please

    So I'm a newbie still only 6-7 batches of all grain so far. I can follow recipes but having trouble making one from scratch especially the hop schedule for the citrus IPA I want to make. So far I've made the Zombie Dust, Bell Two Hearted on here that *I think* came out well. :) I'm hoping I...
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