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[ChefLamont]

Split my BDSA; adding 2 scraped and chopped vanilla beans and 8 ounces of seared dried tart cherries to 2 gallons. Deglazed the pan with a little George Dickel Rye. Keeping 3 gallons pure & un-####ed with ...

 

 

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[denny]

I'm cranking out an IPA on the Zymatic tomorrow and later this week I'll do a tripel which will have cascadecandisyrup's Thai ginger syrup added to it.  Next week I'll brew a batch of the base porter from BVIP and use some cocoa nib syrup in that.

[Poptop]

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I'm cranking out an IPA on the Zymatic tomorrow and later this week I'll do a tripel which will have cascadecandisyrup's Thai ginger syrup added to it.  Next week I'll brew a batch of the base porter from BVIP and use some cocoa nib syrup in that.

As mentioned, I'm curious to see what flavor remains post fermentation. Have you already tried any of Cascade's offerings D?

[SchwanzBrewer]

As mentioned, I'm curious to see what flavor remains post fermentation. Have you already tried any of Cascade's offerings D?

 

I wonder how they are compared to cansyrup, inc's (D-90 and such)

[Poptop]

Cascade has some truly unique offerings. But their recommended additions seem to contradict what we have learned about adding flavors during the fermentation process and resulting loss of flavor. Still very interesting site. Thai Ginger Tripel for example

[denny]

Have tried them plain, but not in a beer.  I plan on adding as primary ferm dies down. Just got wifi extended out to my garage so I can brew in my "normal" environment this time.

[neddles]

Just got wifi extended out to my garage so I can brew in my "normal" environment this time.

Did the zymatic people set you up with that?

[denny]

Did the zymatic people set you up with that?

 

Nope, i did it myself...$50 from Costco for an Amped wifi extender.  Dead easy to set up, works great.  I've been wanting to get wifi to the brewery for some time anyway.

[ChefLamont]

Huh?

It is an internet meme that has been shortened and altered (adulterated even) around here. The original saying is "I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter".  It is from an episode of The Simpsons back in the 90s, and, especially around here, it is a meant as high complement and praise usually for something that is a good idea or sounds really awesome/unique/delicious, etc,

[Poptop]

Thanks Chef, that's very kind and I will keep you posted!!! Feeling the love

[Iraq Lobstah]

No brewing for at least 1-2 more weeks... Just ordered $300 of shite from morebeer.com.. Replacing hoses, upgrading from the plastic qd's too the stainless ones, revamping the chiller... My control for the HLT/ HERMS temps appears to have shit the bed as well.... Good thing I just got my bonus check.... My system is made from welded steel, and was spray painted black... Considering having it powder coated... Any comments?

[HVB]

No brewing for at least 1-2 more weeks... Just ordered $300 of shite from morebeer.com.. Replacing hoses, upgrading from the plastic qd's too the stainless ones, revamping the chiller...My control for the HLT/ HERMS temps appears to have shit the bed as well.... Good thing I just got my bonus check.... My system is made from welded steel, and was spray painted black... Considering having it powder coated... Any comments?

Before I went electric I had decided if I built a metal stand I would have it powder coated.  I think that is the way to go.

 

What is your HLT/HERMS controller?

[Iraq Lobstah]

Johnson PID...I won the system at a club raffle a few years back, well built, but I want powder coat... The paint has some rust going on.... I need to contact a local powder coat shop... Most run black on Saturdays....

Edited by Creeper, 06 March 2015 - 05:17 PM.

[ChefLamont]

I have a piece of advice for you guys:

 

Don't decide on Thursday to "get back to the gym" when your body has scarce recollection of what the gym looks like and then on Friday do a double brew day brewing 20 gallons.  Wow I am tired and sore.

 

 

Anyhow, I brewed 20 gallons of Flanders Red that is going into a barrel over at gnef's house. He and I and another guy are doing a 60 gal solara barrel of Flanders together.  It will be fun........when the pain ends.

[Iraq Lobstah]

Damn, my morebeer shipment showed this afternoon.... I just ordered it Thursday afternoon.... Well done USPS!!!

[HVB]

Unexpected 5g batch of Chinook/Citra APA today.

[neddles]

Unexpected 5g batch of Chinook/Citra APA today.

 

No brewing but got my lacto starter going last night for a Berliner Weiss next weekend.

[matt6150]

Towards the end of the mash of 10gal Black IPA now. About to crack grains for brew #2.

[friedlbug]

I'm mashing what will be a lightly-hopped (Perle) blonde ale now. It's my first AG batch in years. I'm thinking about adding something to this one in the secondary, but haven't decided what yet.

[Iraq Lobstah]

Tomorrow in the AM... Grain is crushed, fernentors cleaned/sanitized... Yeast is yeasty.... I feel like a kid on XMAS eve.... Except I bought an FPT fitting, and I need an MPT fitting for the new water filter so I'll be at HD before they open to correct my mistake.. Then it's 12gs of Grisette

Edited by Creeper, 14 March 2015 - 07:48 PM.