Best Case (Noble Grape) kits boil

[kyledandrus]

I'm looking to make my 4th kit from Noble Grape tomorrow (Best Coast IPA), and I'm just wondering about boil time.

It seems many recipes I read have 60m or longer boils, but the kits are always 30m.

Is this something I can play with? Or should I leave it alone?

[GuingesRock]

I've never heard of a 30 min boil with all grain (I always do 90), but if I'm right and it's extract with seeping grains I think that's fine. In that case it's just what ever your hop additions need and enough time (15 mins) to sanitize the extract.

When I was doing extract brews I did quite a few with 15 min boils and massive hop bursting and they were great. They were all about hops.



The makers of extract have done all your boiling for you.

[kyledandrus]

Yeah, it's an extract. So I steep grains, take em out, get a boil going, add at 30m, 8m, and 1m.

[GuingesRock]

Yeah, it's an extract. So I steep grains, take em out, get a boil going, add at 30m, 8m, and 1m.

Yes I think so.


ps. Keith is an expert on this style of brewing. You could pm him with questions if he doesn't show up here. He'll be glad to help out.

[pet lion]

These recipes are designed around the 30 minute boil. If you want to fool around with the boil time that is simply up to you.

[kyledandrus]

Duly noted. Thanks for the info, guys. Looking forward to the brew tomorrow! Except I broke my hydrometer...

[jacinthebox]

When I did partials I didn't bother taking gravities...extract recipes are already predetermined...as long as you stick to the suggested water volumes (fermenter top up)

[Keith]

Those kits are designed around a 30 minute boil, however I found they were too sweet for me afterwards and you didn't get take full advantage of the bittering hops during the boil. Basic process I used for those, and also use for my own recipes.

I steeped my grains for 25 minutes (or 90 min partial mash), added the LME, brought to a boil, and once it came to a boil I added my hops, and boiled for 60 mins and depending on what I was looking for added my flavor and aroma hops at different stages.

What is the recipe breakdown? Have you plugged it into Brewers Friend? http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/r ... alculator/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As that kit calls for a full pound of hops, you may want to adjust the bittering hops if there is a large addition @ the 60 min mark and add them towards the the end.

If you have any questions, my knowledge is limited but I can share my experiences.

[kyledandrus]

I'll have to check that out when I get home! (I forgot I worked, so brewing got bumped back)

I'd like to try a longer boil, I think.

Thanks for the info, all!

[kyledandrus]

I've never used this tool before, but does this look normal?

http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/r ... ome-recipe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It says hops at 30, 8 and 1. If I do 60, do those times on the Brewers Friend make sense? It seems to add up in the calculator.

I'm getting rolling now. Grains are steeping. Planning 25m.

[Keith]

I can't see the link. How many Liter's is your boil and what is your hop schedule?

[kyledandrus]

Sent PM. Schedule calls for 30, 8 and 1. I suggested 60, 30 and 5. I got a green check on the site?

[swat30]

I have just started making these kits and would be interested to hear how the 60min boil turns out.

Which kits have you tried so far?

[kyledandrus]

I forgot I had to work, so it ended up being about at 40m boil, haha. It's in secondary now.

I've made the Cascade, Czech Pils, and the Steam before? I think. I've lost track!

[swat30]

Haha, maybe I'll try a 60 on my next one! Have the Authentic IPA at home waiting to be brewed, and a cascade on right now.

How was the Pilsner?

[Keith]

With the beers I've brewed from those kits I always had great success with a 60 min boil. I never went 30 min. I did in around 6 or 8 of the NG kits.

[dexter]

I'm just shocked that they seemed to have jacked the prices of the kits by 10$ or so. Some of the kits are over45$ I could be wrong but didn't there used to be some that were in the 20$s?

[kyledandrus]

I think all the ones I've bought have been $38?

[Keith]

I get all my kits @ Everwood. Dave offers a handful of no fuss kits that you can order, and he also offers custom kits so you can even do your own recipes, or find a clone of a beer you truly love.

Last time I checked Dave's custom kits are $28.99.

[dexter]

I get all my kits @ Everwood. Dave offers a handful of no fuss kits that you can order, and he also offers custom kits so you can even do your own recipes, or find a clone of a beer you truly love.

Last time I checked Dave's custom kits are $28.99.

Oh I know but I'm just saying that they've taking a huge bump up in prices since their new brand came out

[Swine]

Just had a Russian Stout made up there, forgot to ask the price before I had it made... $59.99. Everwood my likely next destination.

[Keith]

NG use to have the market, but more options are becoming available, and consumers are starting to see the price difference. Dave will always get my $$$ if he stocks it or can source it.

[HappyHopper]

Sorry gents it's just an unfortunate reality of a growing buisness. Prices have gone up in the market and our running costs have also gone up as well. Don't forget to mention your brewnosers discount in store!

[GAM]

NG use to have the market, but more options are becoming available, and consumers are starting to see the price difference. Dave will always get my $$$ if he stocks it or can source it.

All hail Dave.

For having the guts to start and the energy to keep it going.

Sandy

[kyledandrus]

I'll have to check him out next time. I like the idea of the 5 gal batches, too. I'm sick of bottling 1-2 bottles with whats left.