Forum Christmas Brew

[gavp1979]

Oops, I didn't realise that the recipe was for 23 litres and I only brewed to 21. Looks like its going to be a very merry Christmas in my house

 

[Clint]

You clumsy clot...

 

[UKSkydiver]

Two weeks and only down to 1027, mind you there is a shed load of sugar in there.

 

[samale]

Two weeks and only down to 1027, mind you there is a shed load of sugar in there.


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What's its predicted to hit

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Two weeks and only down to 1027, mind you there is a shed load of sugar in there.


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What fancy gadget is this may I ask?

 

[Mrhandsome]

Checked mine yesterday. The krausen was still there after 13 days, about half has dropped. Didn't even bother with a gravity reading, I'll give it another week before checking again.

 

[UKSkydiver]

What fancy gadget is this may I ask?

Its not (yet) Just a screenshot of manually input readings from Brewfather app. But I am putting together an ispindel

 

[UKSkydiver]

What's its predicted to hit

Brewfather says 1017-1019
And the original recipe says 1020



(I've decided I cant be arsed with the decimal)

 

[Clint]

Mine got down to 1.020 after three weeks,I raised the temp for the last few days to 23..

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Ordered my stuff last night for the chocolate stout, looking forward to getting this one brewed.

 

[SamBrewster]

Planning to brew on Friday, only one meeting, hopefully it stays that way

 

[user 18729]

I’m planning on brewing in November- the chocolate definitely fades so I’d recommend enjoying it 4-8 weeks

 

[samale]

I’m planning on brewing in November- the chocolate definitely fades so I’d recommend enjoying it 4-8 weeks

Here's me thinking I am too late to brew this

 

[RichardM]

Mines in the fermenter now, complete with homemade invert sugar. I've no idea what number it came out at, but it was pretty dark. The OG is 1061, so I am happy with that

Just checked and it's down to 1015 which was what was predicted, so I should be bottling this weekend.

 

[UKSkydiver]

Because I'm a doughnut, and I'm new to this game, and new to BrewFather app - I think I've dropped a goolie.

I brew ~10-11 litre batches and generally use 1/2 package of dried yeast.

I had forgotten that this is a bit of a bigger OG brew, so didn't think to calculate the yeast required.

I've just done this on BrewFather and it's recommending 1 packet.

So - we're 17 days in the FV, I haven't checked the SG in a few days but it was a bit high.

Should I measure and see how it's getting on?

Should I rehydrate the other half of the packet and pitch?

Something else? *****.

 

[user 18729]

Because I'm a doughnut, and I'm new to this game, and new to BrewFather app - I think I've dropped a goolie.

I brew ~10-11 litre batches and generally use 1/2 package of dried yeast.

I had forgotten that this is a bit of a bigger OG brew, so didn't think to calculate the yeast required.

I've just done this on BrewFather and it's recommending 1 packet.

So - we're 17 days in the FV, I haven't checked the SG in a few days but it was a bit high.

Should I measure and see how it's getting on?

Should I rehydrate the other half of the packet and pitch?

Something else? *****.

Don’t worry about it too much, just give it time. If you used lactose it will finish high so you could well be about done

 

[UKSkydiver]

Just checked - it's at 1025 and I'm being generous.

I may up the temp a degree or so.

 

[An Ankoù]

Just tried a bottle of mine after 4 and a bit weeks in the bottle. Was just going to ease up a corner of cap and have a sniff, but it delivered an encouraging "sch.. you know who" so I decide to pour it and drink it (I'm so easily led). Very nice. Never tasted anything with lactose in it before and it was ok: no cloying sweetness, the chocolate flavour is present even though I didn't use any chocolate and I'm looking forward to drinking a fully mature bottle or ten on Christmas eve.
Gorgeous colour, I should add. A rich deep ruby colour rather than the impenetrable black we normallyexpect of a porter.
Brew on, lads and lasses. It's worth making.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Ok... got the water on for this one, i'm going to do an overnight mash, slightly upped the grain bill to account for my horrible efficiency but only by a little. I'm going to get up early tomorrow to do the invert sugar, my plan was to use 500g golden caster sugar, 1 pint of boiling water and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, how long did everyone simmer for, 2 hours?

Also cocoa nibs, boil or soak in vodka?

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Or is that 3 hours at 114-119?