Brew Day What Have Ya Got - 2023

[Back Brewing]

2 hours ago, Aussiekraut said:

I'd set it to the AA the Hop has, see what BF calculates and then slightly adjust the amounts up and down to match the IBU I'm after. There is no need to adjust for dry hopping though as AA doesn't have a say in that process.

Thanks @Aussiekraut is 28 IBU very bitter?

[ozdevil]

23 minutes ago, Back Brewing said:

Thanks @Aussiekraut is 28 IBU very bitter?

i wouldnt say it will be overly bitter you could potentially up the hops a bit more

[Kegory]

1 hour ago, Back Brewing said:

Thanks @Aussiekraut is 28 IBU very bitter?

Coopers Pale Ale is 26 IBU and, apparently, humans can't discern a difference of less than 4 IBU's (although other factors can affect apparent/perceived bitterness).

[stquinto]

Brew day was a Samuel Smiths Boston Lager, chilly enough to ferment at lager yeast temps (11 - 13C). I upped the hops a bit, fingers crossed  

A Battleship bitter afterwards, outstanding beer!  And a Christmas tree for the Bunker

[Classic Brewing Co]

BREW DAY - CLASSIC PALE ALE

Mashing in at 65c Pilsner (Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250gm, Wheat Malt - Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250gm, Carapils x 300gm.

This is a bit of a mismatch to use up partial stocks, I will be using 100gms of Wai-iti hops 30mins into the boil & Nottingham Yeast.

Cheers.

 

[John304]

Brew day well underway, Irish red then another Pilsner, pushing up hill for Christmas tho

[Classic Brewing Co]

29 minutes ago, John304 said:

Brew day well underway, Irish red then another Pilsner, pushing up hill for Christmas tho

That's what I am trying to do, I have got one more to brew after this one, American Pale Ale.

[Back Brewing]

47 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

BREW DAY - CLASSIC PALE ALE

Mashing in at 65c Pilsner (Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250gm, Wheat Malt - Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250gm, Carapils x 300gm.

This is a bit of a mismatch to use up partial stocks, I will be using 100gms of Wai-iti hops 30mins into the boil & Nottingham Yeast.

Cheers.

 

They reckon 1/2 whirlfloc tablet for 23 litres how much do you use?

[Classic Brewing Co]

13 minutes ago, Back Brewing said:

They reckon 1/2 whirlfloc tablet for 23 litres how much do you use?

I have always used 1 x tablet whole, just chuck it in with 5 minutes left to boil.

Here's some info for the benefit of those who don't know about them.

 Whirlfloc is a blend of Irish Moss and purified Carrageenan.

Whirlfloc helps to flocculate proteins and particles that cause cloudiness / haze in your beer.

[Classic Brewing Co]

Boil underway. 

 

 

[NBillett09]

For an extract brew, is there any harm in boiling the water in the kettle before pouring it into the pot on the hot plate so that it’s at boiling temp in the pot quicker? My little camp hot plate takes a long time to heat water from room temp to boiling just looking to save a bit of time.

(the boil is for some liquid malt and hops)

The recipe is “The Hoff” Hefeweizen.

[Classic Brewing Co]

20 minutes ago, NBillett09 said:

For an extract brew, is there any harm in boiling the water in the kettle before pouring it into the pot on the hot plate so that it’s at boiling temp in the pot quicker? My little camp hot plate takes a long time to heat water from room temp to boiling just looking to save a bit of time.

(the boil is for some liquid malt and hops)

The recipe is “The Hoff” Hefeweizen.

I wouldn't think you would do any harm as you are going to bring it up to boil anyway, how long did you intend to boil it for?

[Classic Brewing Co]

2 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

I wouldn't think you would do any harm as you are going to bring it up to boil anyway, how long did you intend to boil it for?

This may be of some help. Sorry about the ink colour.

Bring 6-7 litres of water to the boil in a kettle or pot. Add the malt extract, stirring in immediately and taking care not to allow any to sit on the bottom of the pot and burn as discussed above. Get all of this to a gently rolling boil and add 10 grams of your chosen hops. Start a countdown timer for 20 minutes.

 

[NBillett09]

@Classic Brewing Co its supposed to be on the boil for 20 mins. It just would take me 3 mins to get the water to temp in the kettle as opposed to 30 mins in the pot. Once its boiled and the pot heats up a bit, should be right there for the boil and adding the extract and hops anyways.

thanks mate!

[Classic Brewing Co]

4 minutes ago, NBillett09 said:

@Classic Brewing Co its supposed to be on the boil for 20 mins. It just would take me 3 mins to get the water to temp in the kettle as opposed to 30 mins in the pot. Once its boiled and the pot heats up a bit, should be right there for the boil and adding the extract and hops anyways.

thanks mate!

All good.

[Back Brewing]

40 minutes ago, NBillett09 said:

For an extract brew, is there any harm in boiling the water in the kettle before pouring it into the pot on the hot plate so that it’s at boiling temp in the pot quicker? My little camp hot plate takes a long time to heat water from room temp to boiling just looking to save a bit of time.

(the boil is for some liquid malt and hops)

The recipe is “The Hoff” Hefeweizen.

Yes you can do that for sure I usually use hot tap water which is around 46c to get it to boil quicker

When I do my first all grain I'm going to use hot tap water to sparge all it means is it will take a bit longer to get to the boil

Once your water is boiling the heat is doing what is supposed to do 

Edited December 5, 2023 by Back Brewing

[Classic Brewing Co]

1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Boil underway. 

 

 

Well there is another keg of beer for Xmas, one more to go in a few days.

[Pale Man]

3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

BREW DAY - CLASSIC PALE ALE

Mashing in at 65c Pilsner (Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250gm, Wheat Malt - Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250gm, Carapils x 300gm.

This is a bit of a mismatch to use up partial stocks, I will be using 100gms of Wai-iti hops 30mins into the boil & Nottingham Yeast.

Cheers.

 

1.6 kilo of grain, is that the whole recipe Phil?

[Classic Brewing Co]

6 minutes ago, Pale Man said:

1.6 kilo of grain, is that the whole recipe Phil?

 

6 minutes ago, Pale Man said:

1.6 kilo of grain, is that the whole recipe Phil?

Ha Ha, I couldn't edit after I realised it should have said; 

(Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250kg, Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250kg, Carapils x 300gm.

Total grain bill 5.3kg.

[Pale Man]

1 minute ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

 

Ha Ha, I couldn't edit after I realised it should have said; 

(Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250kg, Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250kg, Carapils x 300gm.

Total grain bill 5.3kg.

I see where you are now, had me stumped with your first post why youd only mash 1.6 kilo of grain.

[Classic Brewing Co]

Just now, Pale Man said:

I see where you are now, had me stumped with your first post why youd only mash 1.6 kilo of grain.

Yeah, it would be a light beer alright. 

[Pale Man]

Just now, Classic Brewing Co said:

Yeah, it would be a light beer alright. 

IBU's with that hop schudule should give you around 24 - 28.

[Classic Brewing Co]

4 minutes ago, Pale Man said:

IBU's with that hop schudule should give you around 24 - 28.

Cheers, with my calculations it should be 5.1% ABV - mashing at 65c, brewing to 21-22l but I could be wrong.

 

[Aussiekraut]

7 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

BREW DAY - CLASSIC PALE ALE

Mashing in at 65c Pilsner (Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250gm, Wheat Malt - Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250gm, Carapils x 300gm.

This is a bit of a mismatch to use up partial stocks, I will be using 100gms of Wai-iti hops 30mins into the boil & Nottingham Yeast.

Cheers.

 

Make sure you keep the recipe. Some of those concoctions are quite nice  

[Aussiekraut]

3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

 

Ha Ha, I couldn't edit after I realised it should have said; 

(Pale Malt) - Barret Burston x 250kg, Wheat Malt - Barret Burston x 250kg, Carapils x 300gm.

Total grain bill 5.3kg.

500.3kg is a little much for a 35l BrewZilla 

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