Without roasted barley, it’s not really a porter. At least that’s my understanding. I have made a hopped up porter based on a BYO clone from The Kernel brewery in London (“Export India Porter”). Was very popular
I get what you’re all saying about the infection risk of the aquarium-style aeration. After doing it a year (20+ batches) have never had an issue. And I use pbw and sanitizer on the stone and tubing. Pure oxygen would be better but can only pick up so many toys.
I know, excuses excuses lol...
Had a question for you all regarding timing of oxygenating wort. I’ve read that oxygenating hot wort can be a problem. But how hot is “hot”?
I only have the capability of cooling my wort to 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. All grain batch cooled with an immersion wort chiller. So typically I...
I didn’t do SMASH but did single hop. Did not overpower, was great.
10 lb 2 row
2 lb Maris Otter
0.5 lb torrified wheat
0.5 lb flaked oats
1 oz Idaho 7 at 60
3 oz Idaho 7 at whirlpool 180 for 20 min
2 oz Idaho 7 DH x5 days
OG 1.068, abv 7.1
IBU 74
Overall happy with Idaho 7 for bittering and flavor. Gave me a nice even bitterness and a ripe fruit with some dankness for flavor. Originally more pineapple but after a week mellowed to more ripe fruit. Everyone who had it liked it a lot.
The dry hop didn’t add a whole lot. I might try next...
Did Idaho 7 ipa today.
2row and little Maris Otter
Torrified wheat and flaked oats
1 oz Idaho 7 60 min
3 oz Idaho 7 at whirlpool
Will dryhop 2 oz.
Really wanted to let the hop shine and see what it brings
That sounds intriguing...you mind posting your recipe? I would totally make it.
I had a Idaho 7 single hop ipa at Dark Sky Brewing that was really good ...it’s got me motivated to play with it
Also great advice. I will get working on this and get back to you.
Seriously, this is a great forum and have learned so much over the years from you all. Thanks
Thanks for advice. The pin port is clean but I have had to clean that before. I did notice some air bubbles in the line starting at the connector to the CFC, maybe seal is an issue. Will dig into that further. Greatly appreciate your response and all who have answered.
I used to use my keg...
Flow with recirc is great. I took ball out of valve so that won’t block up.
For the CFC I let PBW sit in it for half hour then run it through with more PBW and then sanitizer. Not sure how much better I can clean it out and doesn’t seem like it’s blocked up.