I do not think I would mark/score the inside of the kettle. Using some type of marked mash paddle would be simple enough. The site glass really works perfect for me.
I am looking to get some suggestions on the water profile for a Strawberry Kolsch. I think a standard Kolsch would have a water profile from Cologne Germany.
Ca = 104.0
Mg = 15.0
Na = 52.0
SO4 = 86.0
Cl = 109.0
HCO3 = 152.0
or
Ca = 84.8ppm
Mg = 3.8ppm
Na = 62.1ppm
SO4 =...
This is a great thread about dry hopping. I think I will try to build a new stir plate for dry hopping.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f128/dry-hopping-science-413189/
I think for your case I would do two dry hop additions. Cascade(.5-1oz) for 3 days, then remove. Citra(.5-1oz) for 3...
Pics - I use irish moss in the boil and I am never really happy with my clarity. I am switching to whirlfloc tablets and will see if I have better results. Either way, I always enjoy this light beer and for people who are a little scared of homebrew it is a nice way to break them in!
pfgonzo - I just found this again and see you requested a photo! I will send it along later. I understand people do not like Corona, but from a homebrewers point of view it is a Premium American Lager (1C). It is listed right there with Heineken and Stella Artois as commercial examples in the...
Has anyone ever used a mash pad with their false bottom? Where can they be purchased?
My 12" FB makes an ok seal on the bottom of my kettle. I assumed the weight of the grains (10+lbs) and water(4+ gal) would "push" the FB down and stay there. I was wrong. The spage stuck almost right...
Hello all! I wanted to pass along a Spike Brewing kettle review and some information about a vendor here on HBT. I have bought two 10 gallon stainless steel brew kettles through Spike Brewing. (http://www.spikebrewing.com/) The first brew pot included all of the accessories for a MLT (lid -...
Battle of the Brews is Delaware for sure, but War of the Worts is held each year by Keystone Hops. It is atleast local if not Delaware specific. War of the Worts is a large event.
Brewing in Delaware for a number of years now. I am not in a club yet, but get teh First State emails. Two kids and work always keep me from meetings on a friday evening! I just built a gravity fed brew stand and am excited to see it in action!
I think your beer sounds fantastic! I have found that 14 days is the minimum in the secondary,otherwise you do not extract a strong enough fruit aroma/taste. After 14 days I would taste it every 2nd day until it hits the level you like and pull it after 21 days no matter what the taste. There...
I do not understand where you come up with ".75"
I see 23,467,000 ml X 8,000,000 cells/ml = 187,736,000,000,000 cells/1 deg plato
187,736,000,000,000 cells/1 deg plato x 18plato = 3,379,248,000,000,000 cells
I am confused with the .75
This was the "Friday Fun Question" from Victory Brewery on Facebook.
"Our question of the week is super science geeky (thanks to our Quality Lab Technician, Zach). Let your nerd flag fly and answer this one for us!
What is the average number of yeast cells present in a 200-barrel...
Well, the judging did not go so well. The judges thought there was a low flavor profile and overall hop characteristics. A slight tart/sour generic fruitiness. They would have like more malt and hop character. The roasted barley character as coffee really dominates. Very dry.
24/50. Most...
I did a Mexican lager with 40% flaked corn. It is a bit grainy, but still good. I might cut the corn back to 25-30% and see how it turns out. I had 10lbs of grains for a 5gal batch and my OG was 1.052. That is a little high, but I am happy with the additional malt base flavor. As with...
I do need a grain mill! That is for sure.
My "sparging" logic:
http://www.winning-homebrew.com/phenolic-flavors.html
Am I way off here? I live in WIlmington DE. The water is public, so it can not be that bad.....I guess I just need to test it to be sure...........