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This was my second all grain batch and being the rookie I did not use a recipe calculator and just decided to wing it. After brewing I used a calculator and realized the IBU's were quite high vs ABV. Anyway now I'm enjoying a surprisingly good IPA that even my non hop head buddies think is good...

I cracked the first 22oz the other day. My first impression is that it is a little heavy on raisin flavor...that's almost all I can taste (my taste buds are not that complex) but, the beer is good overall. I would prefer it to be a little sweeter. The color seems darker than predicted. I'll...

I brewed a cream ale using this grain bill and added of few customizations. It has been a hit with everyone that has tried it. 5gal batch Grain 6.0 lb Pale 2 row - US 1.5 lb Corn flaked .5 lb gambrinns honey malt 1.0 lb minute rice Added #1 sugar to boil Hops .5oz Fuggle @ 60 .5oz Hallertau @...

I wasn't caught up...just figured I'd ask it never happened to me before but, then again I consider myself a rookie. I'll report back after I crack the first 22!

Yes I always measure directly from secondary (B4 priming sugar). Seems strange I assume I did/or read something wrong. I wasn't drunk either! I promise. Cheers!

I'm storing the bottles @ about 66 degrees (in a friends basement). It that a suitable temp? My only other option is 80 degrees + at my place (no basement, no A/C)

Just bottled this yesterday. I measured the gravity and it was higher than when I added it the secondary??? At secondary time I measured 1.009...at bottling it was 1.013 wtf...is this possible (I corrected for temp)? Anyway the sample was delicious. Bottled it up in 22oz bottles.

Smizak - sounds good I'm going to try some batches w/o secondary - I just need to figure out how I'm going to cold crash...no basement, no fridge.

For this batch it is too late....already in secondary . I have heard much debate over secondary vs not...I guess I just have followed what I learned in the beginning. I'll have to try a batch without a secondary and compare. From what I have read a secondary increases the odds of a clearer...

Any opinions on how long I should leave this in the secondary (B4 bottling)? Also I have been reading a lot about yeast additions at bottling time and it being a staple of the style. I was thinking about trying this and getting some 750ml bottles to condition....thoughts/advice?

What temp should I store the secondary @? What about storing bottles (temp)?

@travis0123 - thanks...I'll see how this batch comes out and make some adjustments next time around. Dubbels are one of my favorite so this will be in the rotation for sure. I always hate it when my beer is higher ABV than expected...NOT! The calc I use said 7.7%... high for a dubbel....I'll...

Racked to secondary today. FG hit 1.009. I wasn't expecting that. The sample sure was tasty...a little sweet but, I think that will mellow with some aging.

Brewed this for party and drank it from bottles young. It had a hint of lime I'm guessing that was from the notty. I'll have to try the US05 next time. It was an obvious hit.

Somethings u just have to learn the hard way!

Woke at 3am to pee and I heard a hissing....kreusen coming out of the airlock...bucket top ready to blow! New requirement for Belgium's...blow off tube! Jerry rigged one for the moment.

Brew day was yesterday. Everything went smooth. Missed gravity by a point. Airlock is rockin' this morning. I keep posted how this turns out. Thanks for all the feedback.

Thanks Yooper! Sounds like maybe my first stir is not enough to even out the temp. I'll make sure I mean it next time!

I have the Northern Brew grain kit as well and this is what I have found. I use a large floating therm to check the temp in the tun. I will add in 3 steps as mentioned, stir well and seal the lid for a couple minutes. Open stir one more time and hold the therm above the grain bed. Usually the...

beergolf - thx ill probably reduce the amounts in the next batch and see what I get. I'll shoot for the ratio that you suggest.