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All, trying to brew an Extract RIS Bourbon Barrell. I've brewed a lower gravity (og 1.060) Bourbon Barrell Stout before, but would like to up it a bit. Take a look at the recipe below and let me know what you all think of my plan! Extract 12.2 lbs Munton's Light LME (6.1 lbs on brew day, 6.1...

day_tripper, Haha I think there was a misunderstanding! I'd realize that a hole on top of the post might be a bit odd! I thought you had meant that the o-ring on the dip tube was potentially upside down, and was confused about how that could be

Upside down? When I cleaned it both sides looked the same to me; I could have very easily done that as well. How did you tell the difference between upside down and right -side up?

I don't suspect overcarbed beer... I carbed at 30 psi for 24 hours and then knocked it down to 10 psi for a week before tasting. I do know that I'm not missing an O ring, but it could be damaged I suppose, I bought the kegs used and replaced all the other O rings except for that one. I'll stop...

Thanks for the reply, Upon further investigation it looks like there are some bubbles (co2 I'm assuming) coming out of thee beer post and up into the line? Any thoughts about why this might be happening, or is that normal?

Hey guys, Done a lot of research on this topic, but thought it'd be helpful to post a picture of my particular situation. Just changed a keg in my set up and I'm getting these huge gaps in my beer lines. I've tried changing the pressure, temperature etc. but can't seem to get it to work. I...

Thanks for all the comments guy! Because of my concerns about not getting a great efficiency with this batch (2nd 1 gal biab on stovetop, typically do full partial mash/extract boils for 5 gal with burner) I opted to spend the $2.30 to have a full lb of flaked wheat (instead of my .8 lb of...

what's in grains of paradise? I came across that in a few other forums but hadn't heard of it before.

thanks for the tips Saltmirv! I might up the grain amount a bit (keep the percentages the same) just to account for a low mash efficiency (only second time trying a biab batch)

Hey guys, I was working on brewing up a 1 gallon BIAB batch of witbier over the weekend and was looking for some critique on my recipe. I know I should be using unmalted wheat to stay true to style but I have some extra american white wheat on hand and was hoping to use that up. I also have...

Just a follow up to what I ended up doing with this.. I decided to add about a third of a packet of re-hydrated CBC-01 yeast just to keep my mind at ease about having enough yeast left to carbonate well. I added about 5.84 ounces of corn sugar to carbonate to 3.3 volumes, I'm just hoping...

I think I've decided to go somewhat in between the two recipes I listed earlier.. I'm thinking: 6lbs Pilsen LME 1lb Corn Sugar (15 min) .75 oz Crystal (60 min) .25 oz Cluster (15 min) Safale US-05 This puts me at 22 ibus (just over the 8-22 ibu style range) and about 5.44% abv. Any thoughts...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! RM-NM, That recipe looks great, but I already have most of the ingredients that I listed in my first post (aside from the grains) and was hoping to build a recipe around those for convenience. Although I'm thinking about toning down the 'imperial' version...

Jmos, The ABV is roughly 8.8% as of the last time I checked, so altogether not wayy up there. The alcohol tolerance of the yeast is 10-15% according to the White Labs website, although I believe I slightly under-pitched the recommended amount (haven't had any issues reaching target FG though)...

Hi guys, So I have a Belgian tripel that I left in primary for three weeks and then transferred to secondary to clarify for a month... I'm thinking of bottling soon and was wondering if you all think I'll need to add more yeast at bottling time to get proper carbonation? If so what...

Hey guys, I was planning on making a pretty basic cream ale shortly and was thinking about bumping up the abv a bit with some extra extract and sugar, but was concerned this might take it too far out of style or give it some odd flavors. My reason for doing so is that I'd like a bit more than...

Thanks! I really doubt it though. Anything with a larger diameter than a 5lb co2 tank I think you would have trouble with. For me I can fit one pin lock and one ball lock in if they are kind of askew. the co2 tank is a tight fit even then.

Thanks all! partial mash was fun and easy... thinking I might be doing this again and start the move away from extract.... Any thoughts about if I might be able to calculate my efficiency?? In other news.. Poured my first beer from my new DIY kegerator today!

Hi all, just thought I'd let you know how my brew day went yeserday! I picked up 2 lbs. of Pale Ale malt (LHBS didn't have 2 row in stock) and a 5 gallon paint strainer bag from Home Depot (none of my colanders were small enough to block a significant amount of grain) I mashed all of the...

Thanks for all the replies guys. Given me some good info to work with. If I am adding 2 pounds (or so) of 2 row, what sort of gravity contribution can I expect from that? I've been throwing some stuff into the brewers friend calculator, but some personal opinions would be great. z-bob: thanks...