Cheap Charlie Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I would suggest that only 500gms of fermentables the ABV would struggle to get to 4%, with 1kg it would be around 4.5%. Of course, it would depend on how you are calculating it. Guide to Fermentables (Sugars) - National Homebrew Club Awesome, cheers for the link! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) AG Hazy IPA Double batch, pressure ferment. 2 x packs of MJ,S Hophead Ale Yeast@19 degrees. Pitched last night, up to 20PSI already, fermenting nicely. Edited November 11, 2022 by Red devil 44 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 K&K Coopers Pale Ale steeped with Mosaic (thought I’d try this hop again) 500g Light Malt Closed Dry Hop with 20g Simcoe, Amarillo & Citra with magnets (this method seems to work well) Re-harvested Lally Nottingham Ale Yeast, going nuts currently. ‘Fermenting at 20 degrees 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 34 minutes ago, Cheap Charlie said: Best move I've made so far is culture the coopers yeast. It makes a big difference and the resulting brew is a lot cleaner than the kit yeast. The only other yeast I have tried is US-05 which turns out great also. I've got a dozen coopers australian pale ale in botlles, the only trouble is will they make it for 2 months to mature? I calculate it from the scale on the hydrometer, which seems to be different from other calculators. Yeah I get the same results, 3.5-4%. One of the reasons I got on this site was to watch the video on how to RE-Use the commercial yeast. I have not done so yet due to not having a whole lot of standing room for my long necks in the fridge. Also the yeast gives the beer its unique flavor and I would have to sacrifice 4 tall ones to get a brew. I will defiantly try it soon though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Charlie Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: One of the reasons I got on this site was to watch the video on how to RE-Use the commercial yeast. I have not done so yet due to not having a whole lot of standing room for my long necks in the fridge. Also the yeast gives the beer its unique flavor and I would have to sacrifice 4 tall ones to get a brew. I will defiantly try it soon though. I would definitely recommend it, culture the yeast until it grows to roughly 1/4 cup or less. Rehydrating a packet of US-05 and culturing it grows to a bit less than 1/4 of a cup. For me, that pitch rate produces a really clean beer with barely noticeable kit twang. For me it is a fast fermenter, done in 2-3 days and compacts well. Hopefully I can learn more about this yeast through other's experiences. Don't mind my dodgy yeast storage method 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenyinthewestofsydney Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Cheap Charlie said: Best move I've made so far is culture the coopers yeast. It makes a big difference and the resulting brew is a lot cleaner than the kit yeast. The only other yeast I have tried is US-05 which turns out great also. I've got a dozen coopers australian pale ale in botlles, the only trouble is will they make it for 2 months to mature? I calculate it from the scale on the hydrometer, which seems to be different from other calculators. Yeah I get the same results, 3.5-4%. Yeah the Coopers yeast is fantastic. I use a specific yeast for each style but if I could have only one yeast to use on everything then the Coopers yeast would be what I would choose. Pitch a lot of yeast and ferment at 18c and you get a really clean beer. Decrease the pitch rate and ferment at 20c and you get a beer with some esters. Very flexible yeast. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 @Cheap Charlie I haven't gone into it that far so I'm unsure of what you have done. I thought to video method you end up with a 1.5 liter starter or something? Doesn't look dodgy at all, if it works it works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Charlie Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: @Cheap Charlie I haven't gone into it that far so I'm unsure of what you have done. I thought to video method you end up with a 1.5 liter starter or something? Doesn't look dodgy at all, if it works it works. I believe I put the yeasties into a 1L starter with 1 cup of LDME, was enough to double the yeast. Initially I followed the directions from Coopers DIY. Better to listen to them than me, they're the experts. Check out the video to start off with like you said. Cheers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyss Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Guide to Fermentables (Sugars) - National Homebrew Club That is a very good article from Ireland@Classic Brewing Co, have a read all you fellow extract brewers 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 40 minutes ago, jennyss said: That is a very good article from Ireland@Classic Brewing Co, have a read all you fellow extract brewers Thank you @jennyss I am glad you think so, it is pretty much the basics of the homebrew process. Technology& advanced brewing methods have modified it somewhat, but it is how you make porridge. Cheers & happy brewing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) SG test 3 days after pitching the pale ale, sitting in the low 1.030s at the moment down from 1.050. I expected it wouldn't be much lower given it was pitched at 11 degrees and took about a day to warm up in there. I'll raise the controller to 21 tomorrow arvo and let it come up, and add polyclar on Saturday, and in the keg the following Saturday Edited November 13, 2022 by Otto Von Blotto 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Regency Park Red Ale today, I should have enough to last me over the winter soon I finally got round to mounting the mill onto the lid of a grain bin I use for milling. Also some wood to raise it so I can get the drill onto the end. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyBrew2 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 oh how ive missed this place. hope you are all well 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 A Belgian inspired blonde, aptly named Manneken Pis 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Boiling some Victoria Secret Hops to strain, cool then add to the FV, I quite like the subtle flavour it gives to Pales/Draught/Ales etc. Below is the expert's description. Vic Secret is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. Vic Secret is an Australian hop known for its bright tropical character of pineapple, pine, and passion fruit. Other aroma descriptors include tropical fruit, pine and herbs. It displays a more earthy character when added late in the boil but is now commonly added as a whirlpool or dry hop in IPAs. Its flavors are similar to Galaxy hops but are lighter in nature. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Boiling some Victoria Secret Hops to strain, cool then add to the FV, I quite like the subtle flavour it gives to Pales/Draught/Ales etc. Below is the expert's description. Vic Secret is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. Vic Secret is an Australian hop known for its bright tropical character of pineapple, pine, and passion fruit. Other aroma descriptors include tropical fruit, pine and herbs. It displays a more earthy character when added late in the boil but is now commonly added as a whirlpool or dry hop in IPAs. Its flavors are similar to Galaxy hops but are lighter in nature. Can also have a very high alpha acid but sure you know that, just checking as I had some that were 21%ish and they were really fresh! Your house would smell amazing right now Edited November 14, 2022 by RDT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 minute ago, RDT2 said: Can also have a very high alpha acid but sure you know that, just checking as I had some that were 21%ish and they were really fresh! Yes but that would be maximum & this is only 30-40 min boil, I am drinking a Draught currently & it is nice. I would have paired with some others but low stocks ATM. Vic Secret Hops: Substitution, Flavor, Aroma - Beer … 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 English Bitter (sort off) English Bitter can & 1k of Light dry Malt 100g Chocklate Malt 100g Dark Crystal Malt 300g Light Crystal Malt Steeped for 30 minutes. 15g of Golding and Mosaic Hops. Let them sit for 20 minutes after the steep. With dry hop late with the same hops and amount. See how it turns out around Christmas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Boiling some Victoria Secret Hops to strain, cool then add to the FV, I quite like the subtle flavour it gives to Pales/Draught/Ales etc. Below is the expert's description. Vic Secret is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. Vic Secret is an Australian hop known for its bright tropical character of pineapple, pine, and passion fruit. Other aroma descriptors include tropical fruit, pine and herbs. It displays a more earthy character when added late in the boil but is now commonly added as a whirlpool or dry hop in IPAs. Its flavors are similar to Galaxy hops but are lighter in nature. Are you growing your own or did you buy them like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, DavidM said: Are you growing your own or did you buy them like that? A friend of mine known as @Marksmans Gift does & he gave me some, they are very nice, I am pretty sure he won't mind me sharing this photo. He lives very close to me & we catch up for beers when he can. I will try growing some in the new year. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: A friend of mine known as @Marksmans Gift does & he gave me some, they are very nice, I am pretty sure he won't mind me sharing this photo. He lives very close to me & we catch up for beers when he can. I will try growing some in the new year. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Been quite a while since I did a kit brew, so... Real Ale can 1.5kg LME 100g Citra Kveik Voss Simple as! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 17 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: A friend of mine known as @Marksmans Gift does & he gave me some, they are very nice, I am pretty sure he won't mind me sharing this photo. He lives very close to me & we catch up for beers when he can. I will try growing some in the new year. Not so long ago you werent keen on kegging and all grain, now here you are using fresh hop buds!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Pale Man said: Not so long ago you werent keen on kegging and all grain, now here you are using fresh hop buds!! Yep, gotta keep moving forward, every step so far has been rewarding, trouble is my kegs run out to quick, I wonder if I am doing something wrong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, BlackSands said: Been quite a while since I did a kit brew, so... Real Ale can 1.5kg LME 100g Citra Kveik Voss Simple as! How did you add the citra? I sometimes done a 50 gram steep with good results. Then other times I thought it was not enough, Sounds nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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