Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – September 2024
Thursday, September 19th, 2024Most Discussed Topics
2024 4th Quarter recipe
by Donoroto with 23 posts this month
In tonight’s Zoom call, Josh selected [USER=5014]@Yooper[/USER] as the brewer of the quarter.So, we’ll await her response: What should we all brew this quarter?Stand by…[ATTACH type="full"]3…
First medal
by Box of Rocks with 11 posts this month
Just found out my Mango Lambic-style sour beer took a second place medal in the Michigan State Fair Homebrew Competition. My first medal, so I am happy. And more important, the beer is tasty.
Clean up yeast temperature
by Mashmellow with 12 posts this month
I am currently fermenting a Kellerbier with Cellar Science German Lager yeast. The recommended range is pretty narrow 50-59F. I’m at 53F. My question is: when you raise the temp for clean up, is …
Never hitting FG, advice needed!
by barndoor101 with 7 posts this month
A little bit at our wit’s end.Setting the scene:Myself and a mate Andrew started brewing together in Covid times in my flat (cleaning… was… a nightmare!!) "Balcony Brewing" occurred, armed w…
Tropical Stout (Rye Lager)
by Mashmellow with 22 posts this month
I apologize up front for the complex malt bill and length of this post, but I’d appreciate any input. My neighbor likes the darker/heavier brews so I’m putting together a Tropical Stout recipe wh…
Problems with bitterness, flavor and aroma on a NZ Pils.
by K.O.brew with 9 posts this month
Good evening.Long story short, i brewed a NZ pils (recipe by yours truly). Pilsner malt with some carapils and Vienna, thirty minute boil, two additions of 25 grams each Rakau, Wai-iti and Waimea…
hello everyone
by Brewer #437123 with 6 posts this month
Hey everyone! I’m Anthony, a self-proclaimed alchemist but instead of turning lead into gold, I’m more focused on turning grains, fruits, and other goodies into liquid gold . I’ve been dabbli…
JAPANESE LAGER (KIND OF)
by Brews Bros with 30 posts this month
hi guys, i made this rice lager 4 times and 4 times i have a really bad taste in mouth, cannot explain the taste but no possible to sell this.1-ok so i think i don t understand how to cook the ri…
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Water Profile adjustments for Milk Stout
by JockMcBrew on Fri, 13 Sep 2024 with 3 posts so far
HI there folks I have a lot of success micro brewing BIAB Single hopped IPA’s with only slight Sulphate increase to my water profile.. But nixt week am planning a Milk Stout and was wondering …
Recipe Calculators/Software
by Frank Beebe on Fri, 13 Sep 2024 with 2 posts so far
Does anyone know of any recipe calculators/software that adjusts the amount of hops based on boil time?I brew (BIAB) small batches and only boil for 35min. Drew Beechum and Denny Conn say in the…
2.5 gallon pre-boil for 5 gallon batch
by Dr. BruBeer on Fri, 13 Sep 2024 with 7 posts so far
I am about to try a new recipe that calls for 2.5 gallon pre-boil for a 5 gallon batch. I typically start with about 6.5 gallons for the boil to get down to the 5 gallon mark. Is there any benefi…
Strawberry Cheesecake Sour Ale incredients
by Brewer #437371 on Mon, 09 Sep 2024 with 4 posts so far
Hi,I’m Norman and I’m from Germany. On a recent trip to the US I had a Starwberry Cheesecake sour beer and it was amazing. Therefore, I was looking for a recipe. I found it here but I’m not sure …
Blonde ale, basic recipe
by Mastoras007 on Sun, 08 Sep 2024 with 12 posts so far
Hello everyone.The recipe is:91% pilsener 9% carapils OG: 1048 fg 1009Cascade at 60 and 15 minutes 50-50% bitterness 22Yeast: us-05Question: If i put cascade at 20 minutes will make a big…
Problems with bitterness, flavor and aroma on a NZ Pils.
by K.O.brew on Sun, 08 Sep 2024 with 9 posts so far
Good evening.Long story short, i brewed a NZ pils (recipe by yours truly). Pilsner malt with some carapils and Vienna, thirty minute boil, two additions of 25 grams each Rakau, Wai-iti and Waimea…
Fresh picked hops Hallertau, 16 oz good for 3 5 oz additions for an all grain pilsner 5 gallon batch
by StarvinMarvin on Sun, 08 Sep 2024 with 5 posts so far
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hello everyone
by Brewer #437123 on Fri, 06 Sep 2024 with 6 posts so far
Hey everyone! I’m Anthony, a self-proclaimed alchemist but instead of turning lead into gold, I’m more focused on turning grains, fruits, and other goodies into liquid gold . I’ve been dabbli…
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