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[HVB]

Got it, I didn't know you were making this too. 

I think I am.  I have used galaxy just never alone so I want to see how it works just by itself.

[Brauer]

I am not sure exactly, but my water is very clean and I add 4gm of gypsum

Probably about 100 ppm SO4 and close to 0 ppm Cl.

so mostly sulfate I guess.  My water is also relatively low in most things.  I have to wonder if a beer like this might benefit from a little chloride for a nice soft/full character to the malt.  maybe not.

I'd probably change that as well, based on my brewing practices and for those very reasons, but this was an excellent beer the way it was. It has quite a bit of Crystal, a warm mash temp and a malty base malt, which all probably soften it. However, knowing me, I would also be thinking of ways to "improve" it... But then I can't really do anything without trying to "fix" it.

[cavman]

Probably about 100 ppm SO4 and close to 0 ppm Cl.

I'd probably change that as well, based on my brewing practices and for those very reasons, but this was an excellent beer the way it was. It has quite a bit of Crystal, a warm mash temp and a malty base malt, which all probably soften it. However, knowing me, I would also be thinking of ways to "improve" it... But then I can't really do anything without trying to "fix" it.

it isn't everyday one of my beers is described as having a lot of crystal I can say that. I treated the water with just gypsum when I brewed this batch but for similar beers I tend to just add some chalk and gypsum and not worry too much.

[Brauer]

it isn't everyday one of my beers is described as having a lot of crystal I can say that. 

It's all relative. Perhaps I should have said "plenty of Crystal"?

[cavman]

It's all relative. Perhaps I should have said "plenty of Crystal"?

Better, I vow to use less crystal going forward now however.

[positiveContact]

it isn't everyday one of my beers is described as having a lot of crystal I can say that. I treated the water with just gypsum when I brewed this batch but for similar beers I tend to just add some chalk and gypsum and not worry too much.

 

most of the experts recommend against chalk now b/c it's not very effective at adjusting pH.  why would you add it to a mash you almost def need to acidify?

[cavman]

Honestly I was just playing around with my water back then and it worked out well flavor wise.

[neddles]

More crystal malt can help acidify that mash too!

[positiveContact]

More crystal malt can help acidify that mash too!

 

 

I've backed way off crystal in most things.  this is about where I like a lot of stuff now in terms of crystal.

 

I acquired the WL002 today.  I didn't know they had a new packaging system.  Is there any downside compared to the vials?

[positiveContact]

This is how I plan to do my water:

 

[cavman]

More crystal malt can help acidify that mash too!

go for it

[positiveContact]

here is my version of this recipe.  GP instead of CMC pale ale.  changing the hopping a bit.  30 min boil.

 

is that a typical lovibond value for GP I have there?  seems kind of low...

[positiveContact]

huh - looks like it should be 2.6 assuming I have TF (which I think I do).

[neddles]

Simpson's GP is 2L and Fawcett's GP is 3L.

[HVB]

Simpsons GP shows 1.7-2l. Way to go on the 30 minute boil!

[positiveContact]

Simpson's GP is 2L and Fawcett's GP is 3L.

 

could be when I made my spreadsheet I had simpson's or something similar.  diff is minimal in terms of the SRM and mash pH so I guess not a huge deal.

[positiveContact]

Simpsons GP shows 1.7-2l. Way to go on the 30 minute boil!

 

this seems like a great beer to utilize it.

[neddles]

this seems like a great beer to utilize it.

Pfft. Creamed corn city… you'll shoot your eye out kid!!!

[cavman]

Looks good to me.

[positiveContact]

I'll be doing a 2L "shaken not stirred" starter for this one.  I'll make the starter tonight and brew tomorrow.