Recipe Collaboration Exchange - Fall 2015

[Kealia]

If anyone is interested in going from extract only to SMEIBB style kitchen partial mashes BB2 and I could help with planning and recipe developement etc. but I don't know when we would be able to actually brew the resulting beer since we are in housing limbo.

What is SMEIBB? I saw a thread on it and read through it. It was probably defined somewhere in the thread, but I never saw the definition.

I had to look it up, too.
"Stovetop Minimal Equipment Ice Bath Brewers"

Levels aside, I'm looking forward to collaborating on a recipe regardless of how we brew it. I have an interesting idea I want to discuss with my (soon to be named) partner. Must now go Google it and see if it's been done before (which I'm sure it has 1,0000 times).

[FedoraDave]

I'm in a level 4, willing to work with any level.

Okay, you're paired with BlackDuck -- GO!

[FedoraDave]

If anyone is interested in going from extract only to SMEIBB style kitchen partial mashes BB2 and I could help with planning and recipe developement etc. but I don't know when we would be able to actually brew the resulting beer since we are in housing limbo.

What is SMEIBB? I saw a thread on it and read through it. It was probably defined somewhere in the thread, but I never saw the definition.

I had to look it up, too.
"Stovetop Minimal Equipment Ice Bath Brewers"

Which sorta sounds like what I do with my BIAB batches. I'm not sure the distinction needs to be made that severely, but hey.

[Brewbirds]

Hey guys and sorry, I didn't mean to cause confusion here.

I was trying to point to the SMEIBB style for newer brewers who might want to work with more grains if they are just using extracts.

We use smaller ( 16 qt-ish ) pots to mash in the oven, use the same pot on the stove top for the boil and use an ice bath in the sink instead of using a cooler for the mash ton and an immersion chiller.

It is a partial mash /BIAB process with late addition extract and top up water and so it would allow HME brewers a chance to experiment with multiple grains etc. in recipe design and brewing while still using common kitchen items.

That was why I mentioned it here and I apologize for not linking to the other thread or explaining further.

@JPSherman if you are out there you might chime in here for any new brewers who are reading this and wondering about it.

[Taz11]

I'm in. Level 4, but will work with any level.

[jimjohson]

I'm in a level 4, willing to work with any level.

Okay, you're paired with BlackDuck -- GO!

seriously, I saw you response to BlackDuck. Just out of curiosity let us know if we ARE drawn again. (Just kind of wondering how far it'll go)

[jpsherman]

Hey guys and sorry, I didn't mean to cause confusion here.

I was trying to point to the SMEIBB style for newer brewers who might want to work with more grains if they are just using extracts.

We use smaller ( 16 qt-ish ) pots to mash in the oven, use the same pot on the stove top for the boil and use an ice bath in the sink instead of using a cooler for the mash ton and an immersion chiller.

It is a partial mash /BIAB process with late addition extract and top up water and so it would allow HME brewers a chance to experiment with multiple grains etc. in recipe design and brewing while still using common kitchen items.

That was why I mentioned it here and I apologize for not linking to the other thread or explaining further.

@JPSherman if you are out there you might chime in here for any new brewers who are reading this and wondering about it.

Want to switch from extract to grain, but you aren't ready for the big ass turkey fryer, 10g stockpot, and fancy wort chiller?

BB can walk you through a great system for brewing with grain with limited resources.

And as great as SMEIBB is as a system, the most valuable part of our RCE was their ability to walk me through programming SMEIBB into Brewsmith. So even if the acronym scares you, rest assured, that you will make great beer and learn more about making it.

Anyone is welcome to PM me about it, but the Brewbirds know more.

[jpsherman]

I would be in as level 3. Not looking to move up to level 4. I would love to help any level 1, 2, or 3.

[FrozenInTime]

I will jump in as a level 4. Put me with someone who's a good teacher. I'm having big problems hitting my numbers of late, don't know what the heck. Formulating the recipe/grist is not the problem, I think I just have an equip. problem, might after talking to my teacher, pick up/repair/replace etc. what I have. I can do BIAB or TUN, have both set ups. I'm thinking alot of my problem is I can't figure out how to get Brewsmith set up correctly with my equipment. Might even be up to picking up one of these 220v eBIABs some of the guys here are giving good reviews on. I'm open to suggestions. My usual brewing is a summer blonde, fall/winter IPA and Stout and a good hardy (10-12%) Holiday Hard Cider.

[philm00x]

I got the email this morning. I'm in at level 4!

[philm00x]

Bump. 5 days to go.

[Ibasterd]

Fine. I'm a lone wolf, mostly because of when I screw up, I'm only irritating myself. But I'd like to learn something so I'll give it a go. Level 4. Woot!

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[FedoraDave]

Not sure how this fell off of the Sticky list, but I'm bumping it. Tomorrow morning I'll be pairing everyone up, so if you're on the fence, sign up before early morning 9/27!

[Brewbirds]

Not sure how this fell off of the Sticky list, but I'm bumping it. Tomorrow morning I'll be pairing everyone up, so if you're on the fence, sign up before early morning 9/27!

I wonder if the format we use here only holds a few stickies at a time?

Oh Moderators The Hat's sticky has been stolen!!! You must act fast before the clues run cold!!!

NEVERMIND I just saw the other thread.

[BlackDuck]

It shows as being "sticky". But at this point it should probably be changed back to a standard topic since the pairings have been done and announced in a seperate thread. So I'm going to switch it back to a "standard" topic.