What's everyone brewing?

[Lucas]

I am brewing an Orval clone today. Hit my target preboil gravity and volume right on! Getting used to the new system.

What's the new system?

I'm still waiting for the moving truck to show up with my old system...

Just a basic BIAB setup that I got months ago, so not really that new time-wise. But this was only my fourth brew on it.


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[MitchK]

Just a basic BIAB setup that I got months ago, so not really that new time-wise. But this was only my fourth brew on it.


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I was just curious if you'd used the move as an excuse to join the grainfather club. Still doing 2.5/3 gallon batches or are you up to a full 5?

[Lucas]

Just a basic BIAB setup that I got months ago, so not really that new time-wise. But this was only my fourth brew on it.


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I was just curious if you'd used the move as an excuse to join the grainfather club. Still doing 2.5/3 gallon batches or are you up to a full 5?

I had wanted to join the grainfather club but I was short on cash. Just doing 3 gallon batches - much easier to handle on the stovetop.


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[MitchK]

Just doing 3 gallon batches - much easier to handle on the stovetop.


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What do you use for fermenters at 3 gallon? I've been looking at doing some smaller batches myself (have the micro pipework for the grainfather now) but I'm not finding any fermenter options I like.

[Buccaneer]

I've used it too, I'll be doing it again.

I'm doing it again right now. Seems to be progressing a bit slower this time.

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[Lucas]

What do you use for fermenters at 3 gallon? I've been looking at doing some smaller batches myself (have the micro pipework for the grainfather now) but I'm not finding any fermenter options I like.

I use glass carboys because I am paranoid about plastic with all of the different bugs I like - I start off in a 5 or 6 gallon carboy for plenty of headspace during active fermentation and transfer to a snug-fitting 3 gallon carboy if I am aging long-term.

[Keith]

Was in at Tide House Sunday brewing with Peter, we brewed up a one off release for the Stillwell Open.
Not sure what info I can divulge at this time on the beer however there will be a small amount out for Growler fills which I'll be picking up a few myself

I will say I really enjoyed brewing indoors on electric. Brew day was a blast!

[GAM]

Pale ale. Now have to figure out the hops.

S

[mthibodeau]

Just brewed a Blueberry Cream ale for summer, what a great day for brewing

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[jeffsmith]

Brewed for the first time in nearly 2 years today. Did 15 gallons of New England IPA.


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[McGruff]

Brewed an Amber German Ale. Currently out of grains, yeast and low on hops. Making a list soon.

[mthibodeau]

Brewed for the first time in nearly 2 years today. Did 15 gallons of New England IPA.


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Wow and I thought the 6 months it's been for me was a while

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[jeffsmith]

Wow and I thought the 6 months it's been for me was a while

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Three kids 6 and under and a very demanding job will do that.


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[mumblecrunch]

Finally got the MM-2 mill I bought a month or two back mounted and ready to go. I'll almost certainly have to redo it when I motorize, but this puts me in a position to get rid of my old one, so I can claim progress.

To celebrate I made a batch of Best Bitter. The recipe came from some guy named Pinhey who allegedly used to homebrew or something. Interesting features are flaked corn and a touch of Special B in the grist and a bunch of Bramling Cross hops added over the last 30 minutes of the boil. I'll be fermenting it with Wyeast 1335 which I happened to have, but if this recipe turns out I'm likely to use it for English yeast experimentation. Wicked day for an outdoor brew though, that's for sure!

[Keith]

I'll be brewing Batch #1 tonight. Looking forward to it. I'll need to make note if the boil off rate but expect it to be fairly similar to propane. Likely a minor tweek.

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[Keith]

5 hour brew day start to finish including cleanup. Definitely room to improve on time but mostly during clean up. Took 1.5 hours to clean up lol.

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[Keith]

Cobrewed this batch with my nephew and my drunk neighbor lol

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[GAM]

Are you his drunk neighbor?

S

[Keith]

Depends on the day. Not last night lol.

[stewsbrew902]

Finally joining this form! Can't wait to get some more insight from local brewers. Been making my own brews at home for about 6 years now, started with Fiesta Brews, then went to extract brews, and now most recently am doing partial mash/BIAB with about half dry extract and half grains. Unfortunately I don't have the budget to upgrade my equipment and get better efficiency to do all grain yet, but in due time!

I just recently bottled - The Notorious H.O.P. IPA, ABV 6.8%, with a combination of: Maris Otter, Caramunich, Wheat, Light DME, Simcoe, Centennial, and Amarillo

Making this weekend - Backside IPA, ABV 7.5% (as long as my efficiency is alright) with a combination of: Munich, Honey Malt, Candi Sugar, Light DME, Mosaic, Simcoe, Columbus, and Citra

Happy Brewing everyone!
@stewsbrew902

[Lucas]

Just finished brewing a saison with Motueka hops. About to pitch a starter of Wyeast 3726.

[BrewMachine]

Just brewed a Mild on Easter Monday. I took the recipe from "Brewing Classic Styles" but I left out the Pale Chocolate Malt by some crazy omission I only noticed after reviewing my notes. I suspect it will still taste great losing a few points of SRM.

[LiverDance]

Brewed up a Blonde ale for some summer sipping with Nelson Sauvin hops.

[Keith]

Last minute decision to brew today. Knocked out a batch of Funktown APA which is chilling now.

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[Keith]

Gravity was spot on. Can't wait for this beer!

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