Thanks Phil.

I knew it would be beer. I made one extract (Mr. Beer Cowboy Lager) This was my first attempt at AG. Seems it turned out well.

Bill

Welcome. I am sure you will like it here.

Bill

Centennial Blonde Brewed Nov 10 moved to secondary on the 17th and bottled Nov 27th.

How do I post a picture of my beer? Tried adding a url and image but neither work when I try to preview.

Thanks;

Bill

I can only measure in oz currently. Hoping to get a digital scale soon that will measure in both.

I am not that concerned with efficiency as long as the beer tastes good.

Still trying to figure out how to calculate actual efficiency over estimated efficiency. I am sure it's not a big deal yet as this is only my 3rd AG and 4th brew over all. I just picked up a hydrometer sample tube Wed.

Bill

If I do a 60 min boil with warrior, will it be extremely bitter? I do not like beers that finish bitter. It is ok if they start bitter. I adjusted to 30 min based on IBUs. I am sure that is not standard practice. Just trying to get a balanced recipe. Brewing 2.5 gallons centennial blonde right now. ...

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Always good to bring in your friends. Hopefully you get them into home brewing or atleast helping with the clean up.

What a tease. LOL

Glad you liked it.

Bill

I believe BAT means Bad After Taste.

Bill

I soak my lbk in hot water with a cup of vinegar for 15 minutes. Then I take a box of baking soda and sprinkle in some. Probably a few tablespoons. Once it stops fizzing, I let sit 20 more minutes. Take spigot out and soak in hot water. Wipe lbk with a paper towel. Sanitize with star san. Put up til...

Gymrat;

Thanks for answering. I plan to use the ice water right away. Not worried if all my ice gets used. I have plenty. I hope to get temps down in 10 minutes or so.

Bill

I do stove top boils in my 6 gallon low profile pot. I mix BIAB with traditional AG. I mash in my brew kettle. Near the end of the mash I put my BIAB bag into my fermentation bucket. I dump my grains and wort into the bag. I lift the bag slowly letting most of the wort to drain out. Then I set my co...