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dcpac
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:30 am Post subject: |
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I am attempting to use easy EZwater for my water profile and am confused on a couple things.
1. I don't see where you can hit (Hit minimums on Ca and Mg, keep the Cl:SO4 ratio low and balanced)
2. What are you selecting for the grain info?
Thanks for any help.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11123 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:39 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum!
Check out out my water adjustment step by step article for complete information on how to adjust your water: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/water-adjustment
That said, I'm sure sure what you mean by your first question. Can you explain differently?
For your second question, see step (3) of my water adjustment article and why I recommend skipping over anything about grain.
Good luck!
Kal
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dcpac
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Link Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Kal, I had read the water adjustment several time and completely skimmed over step 3. Disregard my second question.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Swampale
Joined: 16 Dec 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Cavan, Ont.
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Brewing 11 gallons of this today. Using Bru'n water along with Kal's water profile.
Thanks Kal.
Chris
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Enjoy! Let us know how you like it. I picked up some Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast myself a few months ago to make this beer again... it's been too long! I'll be a great summer beer (should be lagered and ready by then).
Kal
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Swampale
Joined: 16 Dec 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Cavan, Ont.
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Link Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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I am using washed WLP833.
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champ
Joined: 01 Jan 2018 Posts: 21
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Link Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Swampale wrote: | Brewing 11 gallons of this today. Using Bru'n water along with Kal's water profile.
Thanks Kal.
Chris |
Chris, How do you like Bru'n Water?
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Master
Joined: 30 Jan 2016 Posts: 171 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Drinking: Naked Singularity Stout, Hurricane Bohemian Pilsner, Pineapple Cider, Ich bin ein Berlinerweiss, AbbyNormal Glutton Free Lambic
Working on: Vienna Lager. Witty name to follow.
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:04 am Post subject: |
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Not Chris, but it's been spot on for me.
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champ
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Master wrote: | Not Chris, but it's been spot on for me. |
I like it too. Get's us real close.
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Swampale
Joined: 16 Dec 2010 Posts: 22 Location: Cavan, Ont.
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Link Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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It took me a few tries to get it right. I made simple beers at first just to get my feet wet. My first beer tasted odd. I kept at it and made sure all of my measurements were spot on. Beers are turning out way better now that I have been using it for a couple of years. I highly recommend buying it.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11123 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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smaillet
Joined: 04 Jun 2018 Posts: 5
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:31 am Post subject: |
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Hi Kal,
In your recipe, you suggest Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast or White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast. One of your posts mentions Fermentis W-34/70. Have you used this yeast for a Munich Helles? If so, how would you compare the results with dry yeast vs liquid yeast? I would rather go the route of dry yeast if results are comparable.
Thanks,
Stephane
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Hi Stephane,
I have not used W-34/70 in this beer but would have no qualms doing so. It would make a great beer. Try a split batch (one with W34/70 and the other with WY2308 or WLP838) and see which you prefer. Good luck!
Kal
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nickey
Joined: 07 Feb 2022 Posts: 31 Location: Kentucky
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Link Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I am going to be brewing this next week. The recipe calls for 844 billion yeast cells, which means I will have to do a two step buildup. The question I have is after the first buildup how much of the yeast would I move into the second flask to build up? All of it or a portion of it. If it is a portion, how to estimate the amount? Not sure if I am understanding the calculator correctly.
One other possible option. I do have two stir plates and a second flask, though I think that my flask size is a little shy. I have a 5 liter and a 2 liter while the calculator tells me I would need a 5 liter and a 2.75 liter starter.
Thanks for any help.
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kal Forum Administrator
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nickey
Joined: 07 Feb 2022 Posts: 31 Location: Kentucky
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Link Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I have been reading and reading about lagering but am still not sure about some things. I have a conical fermenter that I use a glycol chiller to control the cooling.
I would like to leave the beer in there until time to keg (which, to confirm, when it goes into the keg it begins the lagering phase right?).
I do not have a brite tank and nor the ability to control temps outside of the fermenter. Can it all be done in the conical?
Also, I was reading about the chance of autolysis if the beer is left on the yeast too long. This makes we want to drain the trub at some point. Advice?
thanks
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nickey,
Lagering is a form of beer maturation on the yeast that usually lasts for several weeks, if not months, at or near-freezing temperatures, after fermentation and before filtration and/or packaging of the beer.
I don't typically lager myself. I condition. Meaning that the beer isn't on yeast. I do that in the keg after packaging as described in the NOTES/PROCESS section of the recipe: https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com/pages/munich-helles#Notes_Process
You can certainly lager in a conical. You'd leave the yeast in and drop the temp to near freezing and leave it for weeks/months. You can also simply package (keg) and then condition the beer near freezing as I do. Try both ways, see if you notice a difference or have a preference.
I would not worry about autolysis in homebrew sized batches. It's almost impossible.
Kal
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nickey
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Link Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Kal,
Thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like I will be putting mine in the keg for conditioning as well. Do you see any problems with leaving it in the conical until time to go into a keg? Will that affect the clarity very much?
Glad to know that autolysis is not a concern. One less thing to worry about.
Thanks
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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nickey wrote: | Do you see any problems with leaving it in the conical until time to go into a keg? |
No. I wouldn't leave it for months and months at warmer temps.
Quote: | Will that affect the clarity very much? |
As opposed to going to be brite first? Don't worry about it. You can use gelatin directly in the conical too if you want, wait a day or two, then keg.
Kal
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