Get More Aroma With Dry Hopping Hops are added in the last 10 minutes of the boil to contribute less to bitterness and more to aroma but many of these oils are boiled off in the process. How can you add even more aroma? Dry hopping is a perfect way to add fresh hoppy aroma to your beer. The basic idea is to add whole leaf or pellet hops to the fermenter (or keg) after fermentation is complete. These hops soak in the beer for anywhere from a few days to a week. We’ve found that the flavor peaks at 5-7 days and makes a noticeable difference in aroma. Our typical schedule for a beer is 2 weeks in primary fermentation, add dry hops the 3rd week, rack and carbonate …

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I brewed back-to-back 10 gallon batches last Tuesday and here’s a shot of the carboys as I was cleaning up. I didn’t end up using the fermentation chambers this time since it’s pretty cool in the basement. It was a long day that started around 9:30 and finished the last bit of cleaning around 6pm but it was actually very relaxing. Everything went perfectly smooth, I think one of the best days I’ve had with the efficiency for both beers above 85%.The first was our house IPA, brewed with cascade and centennial hops and it will get more of both in the dry hop. The second beer was an amber ale brewed entirely with nugget hops.

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Why do you need a winch to hoist the bag after the mash is complete? Well, you don’t NEED one, but it certainly helps! I was asked to post a few pics of the winch I use and thought a short video would be better instead. It will set you back around $40 unless you have a few pulleys lying around.The parts:600lb Trailer Winch w/ Steel Cable = $24.98 (shipped)2 x Pulley = $15.94 #wsite-video-container-136283004309454494 background: url(//www1.weebly.comhttp://www.brewgeeks.com/uploads/1/0/9/5/10951952/img_1461-2_906.jpg); #video-iframe-136283004309454494 background: url(//assets-www1.weebly.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?123412341234); #wsite-video-container-136283004309454494, #video-iframe-136283004309454494 background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position:center; @media only screen …

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I picked up one of these PH meters from amazon for $8.15 with free shipping today. I’m not sure why it’s so cheap right now, but the reviews seem good enough and I like this idea better than reading paper strips! Looks like the color of the one they ship is yellow and black which is fine.I’ll post a review after I get a chance to use it.Brand New and High Quality.Excellent meter, very acurate and durable. With calibration screwdriver.Operating Temperature: 0 – 50°C (32-122°F).​Relative Humidity: <95%.Power: 3 x 1.5V(AG-13 button battery) (included).Size: 15.2cm x 2.8cm x 1.5cm.

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Etekcity Digital PH Meter

Ballast Point released another entry in their “Homework” series. This time it’s a Belgian-Style Pale Ale. Looks like all of the ingredients are readily available too, except perhaps the Acidulated malt. I believe that one imparts a sour flavor.Homework Series #5: Hoppy Belgian-Style Pale Ale (all-grain)8.75# Belgian Pale Malt1.5# Flaked Oats1# Wheat Malt.75# Crystal 10L.75# Acidulated Malt(Mash temp: 153 degrees F; Mash time: 60 min)(Boil Total Time: 60 min)1.0 oz Belma Hops 30 min.1.0 oz Belma Hops WhirlpoolFerment with W.L. 575 Belgian Style Ale Yeast.Ferment at 68 degrees F for 1 day, at 72 for the second day, and 75 for 4 more days or until complete. Add 2 oz Belma pelletized hops directly to fermenter 5 days before packaging (dry hopping).If you haven’t checked them out…

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Hoppy Belgian-Style Pale Ale

Sometimes you just need a girlfriend who will design, weld, and paint a brew stand, then surprise you with it as a Christmas present! I know, you don’t think she exists, but you’re wrong. That’s exactly what Megan did for her boyfriend Evan and she wrote up some details about the build which you can read below. Oh, and by the way guys, when you come up with a logo for your Beers and Beards brewery, we gotta see it!!”My name is Megan, a self-proclaimed beer connoisseur who lives in a tiny town in northeast Massachusetts. A few months before Christmas 2014, I started searching the internet in hopes to find the perfect gift for my boyfriend, who, at the time, was an amateur brewer. He…

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Beers and Beards BIAB Rig

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I brewed a wheat ale today and it’s a little different than my house recipe that calls for flaked wheat. Instead, I used 5lbs of white wheat malt and also the Saf-06 wheat ale yeast to add some additional wheat character. Another twist is the addition of 8oz of Briess Carabrown Malt which is a specialty grain that scoundrel and I discovered in our LHBS. As soon as we smelled it, we both said DAAAMN!! It’s described as toasty, buscuity, nutty, and graham cracker. You’re probably thinking this sounds like a perfect grain to put in a porter or strong ale but idono, I’m adding it to this wheat beer. I’ll ferment pretty low, probably around 62 degrees to be as clean as possible, and I’m hoping the …

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10 Gallons of Wheat Ale

Andy’s Dad started homebrewing a few months ago and one of his first beers was a Russian Imperial Stout. While I can’t vouch for the flavor or aroma, I can say without doubt that the video Andy shot will make you want to try it!!Cheers to Andy and his Dad for sending us a link to his video!

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Russian Imperial Stout

Okay, so it’s been a few months since I’ve posted anything so that means…you guessed it, we’re lame! There will come a time when I’ll find more kickass homebrew projects to showcase but in the meantime, have a look around!

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