I know I can get what I want from a much smaller number of grains, I'm just using up here. Yours will come in three bags, you ordered three separate kits....wfr42 wrote:I was thinking exactly that ^ hope it doesn't turn out to be something you want to recreate.IronBlue wrote:If it turns out really good, you'll be kicking yourself when you to make it again!
Following your experience with all the grain in one bag I asked geterbrewed to confirm my 3 custom grain kits would be sent in 3 bags haven't heard anything to the contrary, other wise I'll have 120pints of a stout wheat beer hoppy damdh (double malt double hop) on my hands...
Monster Mash India Red Ale
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wfr42
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Was pretty sure I was otherwise I wouldn't have clicked buy. 
Looking forward to ag 4 and 5 (6 is a larger batch and tweak of ag 2).
Looking forward to ag 4 and 5 (6 is a larger batch and tweak of ag 2).
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What colour did it turn out? Can you post a picture?
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It's in the FV with a krausen and hops. I'll post a pic when I can get one. It was a deep reddy brown going into the FV.seymour wrote:What colour did it turn out? Can you post a picture?
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Very cool, bet that's gonna be delish!Clibit wrote:It's in the FV with a krausen and hops. I'll post a pic when I can get one. It was a deep reddy brown going into the FV.seymour wrote:What colour did it turn out? Can you post a picture?
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Well this seems to have stopped at 1020. I've decided to cold crash it for a couple of days and then bottle it on Friday. Fingers crossed, perhaps the 30 minute mash has caused the high FG. Gervin would normally go a lot lower.
I've decided never to leave yeast to chance again ever! The most important thing we do is something I sometimes get lazy about. Lots of impromptu brews with any available yeast lobbed in. The yeast should be the first consideration, build the brewday around yeast prep. Starter every time now, even if the yeast is dry! Some of these sellers don't refrigerate it, obviously. I want to know that I am pitching live healthy yeast in good quantities. No brewing until I've got yeast sorted.
I've decided never to leave yeast to chance again ever! The most important thing we do is something I sometimes get lazy about. Lots of impromptu brews with any available yeast lobbed in. The yeast should be the first consideration, build the brewday around yeast prep. Starter every time now, even if the yeast is dry! Some of these sellers don't refrigerate it, obviously. I want to know that I am pitching live healthy yeast in good quantities. No brewing until I've got yeast sorted.
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nbpicklesno2
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I was always surprised at your use of dry yeasts when everything else seemed to be highly considered. I think you're making the right decision.
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Ive used liquid yeast a lot over the last year, but recently did three brews with dry yeast. Its convenient and it needed using. With this latest experience I feel like sacking dry yeast off, and making a liquid starter every time. Make sure I plan ahead.nbpicklesno2 wrote:I was always surprised at your use of dry yeasts when everything else seemed to be highly considered. I think you're making the right decision.
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Bottled this yesterday, tasting really good despite the attenuation issues. It's not a summer quaffer, it's very full of malts and hops, rich and luscious. All the kettle hops stayed in it til bottling time, and i like the result. Looking forward to it.
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ManseMasher
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What colour did you get mate? My next brew is going to be an Indian Red, using cara red and brown malt, cystal 80, munich and MO. simcoe in the boil, citra and centennial late on and dry. Aiming for 35 IBU. Hoping for a very red ale....
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It's pretty red, a deep red, if I remember right! But it wasn't very clear when I bottled. I'll post a pic when I sample the first bottle in a week or so. Brown malt is an interesting addition, how much? I've used amber malt in reds and liked it. Rye and crystal rye work well too.ManseMasher wrote:What colour did you get mate? My next brew is going to be an Indian Red, using cara red and brown malt, cystal 80, munich and MO. simcoe in the boil, citra and centennial late on and dry. Aiming for 35 IBU. Hoping for a very red ale....
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Sounds like a lot of crystal and brown. That will be one meaty brew.ManseMasher wrote:60% mo, 10% each of the others mate.
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ManseMasher
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That's what I'm aiming for mate. More malt less hoppy this time around. Hops will be there but not in your face. I'm looking for the digestive biscuit of beer!
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Its interesting, keep us posted.ManseMasher wrote:That's what I'm aiming for mate. More malt less hoppy this time around. Hops will be there but not in your face. I'm looking for the digestive biscuit of beer!