Brewcommune

You said you didn't vorlauf. Did you get grain husks into the boil kettle? They can add astringency. +1 I was looking at this as well and wondering why nobody else commented on it. If you didn't vorlauf when you did your batch sparge and got grain or husks into the kettle, I'd think this would incr...

Just a note with batch sparging. Are you also factoring in the mash tun thermal mass temp? If you are, I would recommend leaving that at 0 and adding your strike temp water anywhere from 6-10d hotter (depending on the season) than your desired strike temp 1st before adding your grain. Close the lid ...

Good post. I'd like to hear additional feedback on this as well. I would think as long as you pitch enough healthy yeast, aerate properly, and keep good temps, you wouldn't have any issues with reaching your intended attenuation. This sounds like a good idea for really big beers though.

+1 on the forward seal faucets. If you plan on using this thing for a while, spend the little extra $$ up front and be happy you made the right decision. forward seal > standard faucets.

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maltbarley wrote:I think I deserve a taste just because I have had to look at those pics several times over the last year.

That's the spirit!

In case anyone cares, here's a little photo update on my sour beers. It's been over a year now since I brewed them and they continue to maintain a nice thick pelicle. Note: NOT FOR THE SQEAMISH! Pure laziness has kept me from kegging the oak dowel one - but I think I'm ready. I plan on letting the o...

Like Brent, I also use a 48qt cooler and it's worked just fine for me and my 5g batches. I've done 2 barleywines around 1.100 and it was a pretty tight fit but like Brent said, if you mash thick, you'll be ok. http://www.rackers.org/calcs.shtml Look under "Can I Mash It" to help you determ...

It works especially well if you're cooking starters in your flask on the stove.

I posted on Craigslist asking for $60 but I'll take $45 and some homebrew from anyone here. The desk is in excellent condition - no dings. I just bought a corner desk to replace it.

I use both iodophor and Starsan. I mostly use iodophor when sanitizing a lot of bottles or kegs and Starsan for everything because I like the foam.

Welcome to the board!

Welcome to the board Chris!

Nice!

Welcome to the board Chris!