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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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For what it's worth over the years I've used various hop bags and containers to dry hop in kegs, including log 2' dry hop cylinders like this: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/Stainless-Steel-Dry-Hopper-for-Kegs
I find the hops clump up too much, resulting in poor extraction, even if you give the keg a little rock a few times/day. The movement doesn't work well as the hops are too clumped together. Especially true with bags where the only wort <-> hop movement is on the outside. Much better to let the hops roam free as they'll float on top. Like so:
Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOXteTEgPi-/?taken-by=theelectricbrewery
Then give the keg or vessel a little rock a few times a day and they'll sink a bit and float around a lot, getting great contact and extraction. (If using something clear like this, make sure to cover it up normally to avoid light exposure).
When it's time to rack to the keg I don't use any sort of filter as it just gets clogged. So some hop bits get into the keg which isn't a big deal as they're stopped by my Hop Stopper 2.0 Keg Edition filters: https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com/collections/hop-stopper
They go on the end of the keg racking cane and look like this:
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alphakry
Joined: 27 Oct 2018 Posts: 88
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Link Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Kal! Yea, I'm planning on picking up a few of those!
My only concern with those is that if you close transfer into the keg, any debris would be trapped inside of this filter rather then outside. These are really only for use with open keg transfers rather then filling through the liquid post, correct?
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rivetcatcher
Joined: 21 Apr 2016 Posts: 132 Location: Thailand
Drinking: Way Out Wheat - Mindcircus
Working on: Zombie Dust
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Link Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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alphakry wrote: |
That's my plan for my first attempt. Do you use any type of hop bag/container or do you just dry hop directly into the wort? I am rocking a big ol' conical so i figure everything will settle for me to rack off of anyhow, not really requiring a container |
No I just put it all straight in the fermenter no bags / filters etc. Cold crash for 2 - 3 days and straight to the keg.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner
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Link Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Ingredients: just getting my shopping list together to order.
In the UK, I have 2 choices of Maris Otter, Extra Pale at EBC. 3 or regular at EBC. 6. Any preference?
Also cannot get hold of Australian Galaxy at present. Apparently Centennial is a good substitute. I can get the BBC Centennial which is supposed to be better for dry hopping. Anyone used this hop with this recipe?
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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codex wrote: | Ingredients: just getting my shopping list together to order.
In the UK, I have 2 choices of Maris Otter, Extra Pale at EBC. 3 or regular at EBC. 6. Any preference? |
The one I use is 'regular' Maris Otter that is closer to EBC 6 or around 3L.
Quote: | Also cannot get hold of Australian Galaxy at present. Apparently Centennial is a good substitute. I can get the BBC Centennial which is supposed to be better for dry hopping. Anyone used this hop with this recipe? |
I've not found them that similar.
Centennial: This balanced bittering and aromatic hop has a decidedly American nature with a uniquely pungent flavor. An intense citrus aroma with pronounced lemon notes also gives off some floral qualities that blend well with IPAs, APAs, and Pale Ales. Centennial is sometimes referenced to as a super charged Cascade without the grapefruit flavors of Cascade. Centennial also blends well with Chinook and Columbus hops.
Galaxy: Gentle citrus with passion fruit notes, along with a high alpha acid level. Similar to Citra, but with the tropical fruit toned down and a bit more grassy flavour. While traditionally an Australian hop, the New Zealand variety is very similar.
Both will of course work.
Keep in mind that it's completely up to you how you sub out ingredients as anything will work - it's a matter of personal preference. Good luck!
Kal
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codex
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner
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Link Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Just checking the water profile for brew day.
The NEIPA recipe calls for mg at 10, while the Water Adjustment Guide says mg at 18
Which figure should I use
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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codex wrote: | Just checking the water profile for brew day.
The NEIPA recipe calls for mg at 10, while the Water Adjustment Guide says mg at 18
Which figure should I use |
Good catch! Thanks for catching that. The recipe should say Mg=18, not Mg=10. I've fixed it now. That said, that extremely minor difference will never be noticeable in the finished product.
Kal
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askulas
Joined: 17 Dec 2018 Posts: 3 Location: Greenville
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Link Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:31 am Post subject: |
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Hello Kal,
Looking to brew this beer. Looks solid. Sorry if my question has already been answered but the pictures in the beginning of the thread shows containers for steeping at 160degrees while the recipe shows 180degrees. Assuming this wasn't a typo and that you've actually done this a multiple temps in your experimentation, can you please elaborate on why you went with 180 in your final recipe? What were your perceptions of the differences in steeping at 160 vs 180? Thanks!
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:07 am Post subject: |
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I enjoyed the hop presence better! Try both and decide for yourself which you prefer. Cheers!
Kal
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kal Forum Administrator
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kal Forum Administrator
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Fal
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Link Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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A little crazy? I've made this a few times and never experienced what happened this batch. It was already blowing off a little. I added the hops to the chronical and replaced the lid. It started going crazy. It blew off at least 2 gallons of foam over 20 minutes. I've never seen that before. I have no idea why it was so extreme this time. I just hope there is some beer, hops, and yeast left.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe it was colder so more CO2 in solution? The hops add lots of nucleation points for the CO2 to come out of solution.
Kal
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Jerz
Joined: 17 Nov 2013 Posts: 235 Location: Canton, Georgia
Drinking: Rye IPA (brewed a year and a half ago)
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Link Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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So do you just let the immersion chiller rest on the top of the heater element? or do you use something like the hangover immersion chiller that hangs over the side? https://www.exchilerator.com/product/immersion-chiller/
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kal Forum Administrator
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Jerz
Joined: 17 Nov 2013 Posts: 235 Location: Canton, Georgia
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Link Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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OK cool... so this one from Great Fermentations would be good for the 20Gal Blichmann? https://shop.greatfermentations.com/product/copper-immersion-wort-chiller/wort-chillers?a=ebrew (edited by Kal as suggested to support our website at no extra cost to you!)
I haven't used one in a while so would just as soon know exactly the best option even if it costs more. I'm thinking simply hang it on the side of the BK connect it to the sink that is adjacent to it and things would be peachy...
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Yup, that'll work well!
We're talking a couple of minutes to chill to the lower temp so no point in spending more. I do mention in the recipe: "even the cheapest 25' x 3/8" immersion chiller will only take 2-3 minutes to chill from 212F to 180F)"
So what you linked to will work great (it has 25 feet of 3/8" copper tubing).
Good luck and let us know how the beer turns out!
Kal
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Fal
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Link Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:02 am Post subject: |
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kal wrote: | Maybe it was colder so more CO2 in solution? The hops add lots of nucleation points for the CO2 to come out of solution.
Kal | Turned out fine. I was worried I lost too much better, hops, or yeast. It finished by the numbers and taste great. I'm about 1/2 gallon short of two full kegs, though.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:57 am Post subject: |
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Glad to hear it turned out well Fal! The amount of hops in the boil, post-boil and dry hopped really do soak up a lot of beer. That's why I like to bet at 12 gallons post boil in the kettle (@68F). Enjoy the beer!
Kal
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