Best news in my feed all day! Truly inspirational for the start of revitalization movement akin to Ghost Dancing in the 1890's. What's next other pre-prohibiton breweries?
In my last brew I mashed 19lbs @ 1.71 in approximately 8 gallons + .15 quart/ lb to compensate for grain absorption. Still not able to hit predicted pre boil gravity, etc despite following general mash rest protocol @ 153 for 60 min. Even with extended to 80 min total best I was able to reach...
Just finished with Hops Kitchen Citra/Mosaic IPA. Looking for some help dialing in my SVBS. Planned for 5 gallon into the FV but ended up with < 4 gallon @ 1.065. Recipe called for 14 lbs in 6.5 gallon water. Mashed @ 152F for 70 minutes, preboil volume 5 gallon @ 1.052. Recipe predicted 1.056...
Gottcha. I have my brown ale recipe posted on brewers friend @ Hungry Brown Dog for your interest. As I say, I have the flavor, color, and clear separation from the Porter/Stout style, so hopefully these minor tweaks will solidify the recipe. Going to place an order for my grain bill...
I working on a brown ale recipe. The flavor is where I want it but head and persistence still needs a tweak. I used midnight wheat for color and protein. Does this have the same contribution as white wheat? Perhaps add the white and match the midnight?