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[Bklmt2000]

Gonna try something that's probably between a vienna and O'fest Friday.

6 lbs pils

3 lbs vienna

3 lbs munich

1/2 lb C60

Maybe a few oz melanoidin

1/2 oz Magnum (maybe a little more) 60 min

1 oz Halleratau 10 min

1 oz Halleratau Flameout

Saflager 34/70

 

Thoughts? Ingredients are bought, so I'm not changing much at this point.

 

Looks good as written.  Depending on batch size and your system efficiency, you might get something closer to a bock in strength.  Which would be tasty, considering colder weather is nigh.

 

That said, brew it as written and report back with your results.

[Kaboom]

It was supposed to say 5 lbs pils.  Not a huge difference, but might make the difference.  My efficiency hovers around 70%. I'm predicting 1.052 OG.  Actually, I'm using this beer as a starter for the doppelbock I want to do next.  It will probably be ready just in time for spring. 

[Big Nake]

Grains are measured out and water is being filtered for this ESB made with 1469. I might make it tonight as there is nothing on the schedule. Driving downstate tomorrow for a postseason high-school football game and then Sunday is supposed to be on the warm side... 60s or so... so that's the Plan B. The 1469 is ready to roll so by the end of the weekend it should be bubbling away. Cheers Beerheads.

[neddles]

Looks like I may have a chance to brew on Sunday. I have 400ml of Bayern lager yeast I harvested last Sunday. How much of it (1 week since harvest) would you pitch into a 1.048 lager?

 

ETA: I don't need something exact, just something safe. If I pitch all of it will that be too much? I am thinking not.

Edited by neddles, 03 November 2017 - 12:55 PM.

[Bklmt2000]

Looks like I may have a chance to brew on Sunday. I have 400ml of Bayern lager yeast I harvested last Sunday. How much of it (1 week since harvest) would you pitch into a 1.048 lager?

 

Is it a solid 400-mL cake of yeast, or some combo of yeast and liquid?

[neddles]

Is it a solid 400-mL cake of yeast, or some combo of yeast and liquid?

 

Liquid is remaining beer from the last batch and it is all on top of the reserved yeast. So 400ml yeast only

Edited by neddles, 03 November 2017 - 12:56 PM.

[Bklmt2000]

Then I'd say you should be ok with pitching half (200 mL).

[Poptop]

Found out our club was given a tent to pour our beers at the 4th Anniversary party of Saltwater Brewery. So my planned Vienna just got tuned up from 5 to 10 gallons. Sunday's the day.

[Big Nake]

Then I'd say you should be ok with pitching half (200 mL).

Yeah, I'd go with about 200ml.
 

... I have 400ml of Bayern lager yeast I harvested last Sunday.

What is this Bayern lager yeast you speak of?   

[neddles]

Then I'd say you should be ok with pitching half (200 mL).

 

 

Yeah, I'd go with about 200ml.
 

What is this Bayern lager yeast you speak of?   

 

Ok thanks guys. 200ml it is. 

[Bklmt2000]

Looking at sneaking in a brewday next week.

 

Considering a big ale of some kind; Scottish-ish strong ale, winter warmer/old ale, Am. barleywine. 

[pkrone]

Doing 10 gallons of Pre-Pro today. 

[matt6150]

Looking at sneaking in a brewday next week.

 

Considering a big ale of some kind; Scottish-ish strong ale, winter warmer/old ale, Am. barleywine. 

How about this one? I've been thinking about doing it again myself.

[Bklmt2000]

How about this one? I've been thinking about doing it again myself.

 

Thanks Matt; will have to consider that if I go the Am. barleywine route.  Still on the fence about what to make, tho.

[Breakpoint]

Just brewed that NE PA that we discussed over in the recipe swap. Kept the hop bill the same, but added in that pound of carapils. It's tucked away now at 67F and I'll add that first charge of dry hops either tomorrow or Monday. Working with all those awesomely fragrant hops had my garage smelling amazing!

 

Didn't realize it but it was Learn to Homebrew Day today, but I did my part in teaching a couple interested people today.

[Big Nake]

I didn't brew Friday so I'm brewing today. ESB with 1469. Strike water is heating, grains have been milled and I'm sinking some coffee. Somewhere in the low 50s for temps which is 'pleasant'.

[Poptop]

10 gallon Vienna Lager accomplished in Sunday's Autumn heat and humidity...

Hit better than my anticipated numbers. Combined slurry from 34/70 & WY200 Budvar. Used all Sterling (to spice things up) and had a very healthy lift off this morning.

[porter]

Today is brew day for my Holiday Ale. Last brew in 2015. Brew 10 gallons and put 5 gallons on tap, let the other half age a year.

[Big Nake]

SO I brewed this English Bitter with 1469 yesterday. I placed it in a bucket of water last night and the temp read about 65°. Nice. I gave it a kiss goodnight and checked the morning and HOLY COW! It's doing some sort of bubbling thing! Like there are bubbles in the airlock! Bloop, bloop, bloop. Over and over and over again. What on Earth is THAT all about?!? It's almost like it's fermenting or something!!

[Bklmt2000]

Looks like Wednesday will be brewday.  Probably an imperial Russian stout.

 

Haven't made one in a few years; methinks it's time.