Jim's Beer Kit

I went the crystal malt route as well. I brewed my TTL inspired beer Saturday and used Wyeast 1469. I rather liked 1469 in a mild I brewed the last time it was out.

I have heard some rumors that Wyeast is doing the Tim Taylor yeast again this fall. I can't say for sure this is 100% accurate but I listened to this podcast farily recently. S. G. 1056 Marris Otter 80% Crystal Malt 6% (I don't recall the EBC or SRM) Pale chocolate 5% torrified wheat 9% IBUs 35 with...

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/618

podcast from the Jamil show were he clones Rigwelter. First bit is a brewer from Black Sheep who goes over the recipe.

Telling everyone Your My Best Mate Ahh thanks, Steve. Back to yeast though - not a fan of US-05 as I don't get yeast flavor out of it. Never use it anymore sub 4%. I can see where people like it when they want the hops to shine thru. Guess I am a maltworm rather than a hophead. Oh and do I call mys...

Fly,

Let me know if you find any decent o-rings here in the states.
Mine all need to be replaced as well.

My dry hopping experience is similar Mysterio.
Steeping gives me the aroma I am after!

My efficiency has tanked of late with Crisps MO - I suspect my bag o malt is from last year when many others were reporting drops in eff.

I changed mash tuns at the same time as I got the new bag of malt so I am not 100% sure it is the malt.

Nicing looking brew there. Surprisingly I rarely brew with US hops (US fuggles and Willamette being the only exceptions that come to mind). I have been using Wyeast 1318 a lot of late. It seems to give a slight bready flavor to my beers - maybe that is the malt coming thru more. I don't get much fru...

My best results with honey - add the honey to the fermenter after primary fermentation has largely subsided. I diluted the honey in a litre of water when I added it. The honey effect in terms of flavor and aroma was subtle. I think I used about 10% of my fermentables (can't access my recipes at the ...

Benjy,

I think others on the forum here found WLP 002 to be problematic when storing - I don't recall the specific issues people were having but the consensus was that it didn't store well long term in the fridge.

Congratulations on your first AG brew.

Brewing up an SL clone today as well.

I use the Mysterio method and have been pleased with the results on the last go round.

Ahh the H Hillbilly booze stash - is always a sight!

The Porter looks like a nice addition. I still haven't gotten around to brewing the lager after how many years now but think I will add the porter to my to brew list as well.

The temps do help get the wort down to pitching temp quickly!

My experience with forced carbing and priming is the same as Chris.

Once they have sat for a bit the carbonation seems the same.

I will try it on the next keg. I doubt I will come up with a strong opinion as to flavor but I should be able to tell if it gets oxidized. I am always surprised how much my beer changes from day to day - mostly based on my mood, thirst and what I have eaten I suspect. One day I think the beer is ama...