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Joe Rovito
Member
Username: Joez8
Post Number: 237
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 98.247.121.86
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 06:41 am: | 
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It's hitting mid 90s in the afternoon, my garage reached 78 today, so I decided to rack and lager a three week old "old rasputin" before it spoils.
My Kingdom for some AC !
That reminds me, final runnings were 1.040 - I shoulda brewed me 5 gallons of stout - but I dumped the grain before my brain engaged.
I guess it's just that time of year. |
Chris Storey
Junior Member
Username: Stuts
Post Number: 77
Registered: 07-2004
Posted From: 76.75.115.16
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 01:13 pm: |
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Not here in Ontario, Canada. 70F to 75F. Wet, kind of humid and way cooler than normal. Still to warm to brew without a fermentation controler though. I really don't miss a heatwave, but it would of been nice for my pool party. |
Skotrat
Advanced Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 973
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 173.9.91.69
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 01:53 pm: |
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Going to be around 90f here today in New England
So I am brewing a bitter...
East Kingston Country Bitter
A ProMash Recipe Report
BJCP Style and Style Guidelines
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08-B English Pale Ale, Special/Best/Premium Bitter
Min OG: 1.040 Max OG: 1.048
Min IBU: 25 Max IBU: 40
Min Clr: 5 Max Clr: 16 Color in SRM, Lovibond
Recipe Specifics
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Batch Size (Gal): 21.00 Wort Size (Gal): 21.00
Total Grain (Lbs): 30.98
Anticipated OG: 1.042 Plato: 10.4
Anticipated SRM: 7.9
Anticipated IBU: 27.9
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75 %
Wort Boil Time: 80 Minutes
Formulas Used
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Brewhouse Efficiency and Predicted Gravity based on Method #1, Potential Used.
Final Gravity Calculation Based on Points.
Hard Value of Sucrose applied. Value for recipe: 46.2100 ppppg
% Yield Type used in Gravity Prediction: Fine Grind Dry Basis.
Color Formula Used: Morey
Hop IBU Formula Used: Daniels
Additional Utilization Used For Plug Hops: 2 %
Additional Utilization Used For Pellet Hops: 10 %
Grain/Extract/Sugar
% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
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81.4 25.20 lbs. Pale Malt(2-row) England 1.038 3
10.2 3.15 lbs. Flaked Corn (Maize) America 1.040 1
6.8 2.10 lbs. Crystal 40L America 1.034 40
1.7 0.53 lbs. Crystal 150L Great Britain 1.033 150
Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.
Hops
Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
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3.36 oz. First Gold Pellet 8.00 25.3 70 min.
3.36 oz. Fuggle Pellet 4.00 2.6 5 min.
Yeast
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wYeast 1469 WEST YORKSHIRE ALE YEAST
Mash Schedule
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Mash Type: Single Step
Grain Lbs: 30.98
Water Qts: 46.46 - Before Additional Infusions
Water Gal: 11.61 - Before Additional Infusions
Qts Water Per Lbs Grain: 1.50 - Before Additional Infusions
Saccharification Rest Temp : 151 Time: 90
Mash-out Rest Temp : 168 Time: 10
Sparge Temp : 170 Time: 70
Total Mash Volume Gal: 14.19 - Dough-In Infusion Only
All temperature measurements are degrees Fahrenheit.
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Dave Witt
Senior Member
Username: Davew
Post Number: 1325
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 12.2.161.11
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 02:05 pm: |
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Here in the midwest/great lakes area it has been cooler this year than I can remember my whole life. I don't think we've had any 90 deg days since June. Lots of 76 deg highs. Unheard of in July. Really nice for brewing, but not good beach weather. |
ChriSto
Advanced Member
Username: Christo
Post Number: 576
Registered: 02-2006
Posted From: 216.176.226.154
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 02:53 pm: |
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Before you know it, we'll have a new round of folks discussing human-induced global cooling, a la the 1970's.
We had a few days around 96F here, but all in all it has been a pleasant average summer (which means it's hotter than h***). 78F in the house, though, and 64F in my jungle cooler for my hefe that is bubbling away nicely. |
Nathan Eddy
Intermediate Member
Username: Nathan_eddy
Post Number: 254
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 74.140.137.21
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 03:11 pm: |
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In Kentucky, I've only been able to go swimming once this summer. Al Gore can kiss my butt. |
Paul Hayslett
Senior Member
Username: Paulhayslett
Post Number: 2229
Registered: 02-2002
Posted From: 71.234.45.166
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 04:00 pm: |
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Today it will hit 85F here on CT shoreline. Same as yesterday and the day before and, basically, every day in July. 68F - 70F every night. It would be pleasant if it didn't rain almost every day. Weirdest weather I can ever remember. It's usually near 100F with 95% humidity for the few weeks around Aug 1, and too hot and nasty to sleep at night. I finally put the A/Cs in the windows last night, about 6 weeks later than usual, and not because it was hot but because we had to dry the place out. |
robert rulmyr
Senior Member
Username: Wacobob
Post Number: 1016
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 24.155.102.121
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 04:11 pm: |
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It's hot here this summer too, come to think of it, it's hot just about every summer.  |
Skotrat
Advanced Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 974
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 173.9.91.69
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 04:43 pm: |
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The Bitter is mashing...
start the sparge in about 20 minutes |
ScottDeW
Advanced Member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 588
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 128.129.13.2
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 05:15 pm: |
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It has been BRUTALLY hot in Houston, with very little rain.
I'm way behind with my brewing. I think I'm getting lazier -- or at least becoming a fair-weather brewer.
Scott
http://texanbrew.com |
Denny Conn
Senior Member
Username: Denny
Post Number: 7243
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 67.139.233.130
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 05:16 pm: |
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We've had a month of 90+ and 3 days this week over 100F....pretty weird for OR! |
Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 3756
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 69.199.10.66
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 06:42 pm: |
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Skot, thought you were on vacation? Brewing vacation is sounds like? Guess the rain let up enough to get the burners out. |
PaulK
Advanced Member
Username: Paulk
Post Number: 836
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 68.63.203.31
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 06:48 pm: |
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Nice cool weather you guys are having. It's been 108-109 the past few days here in the Tucson area. Brewing is out of the question right now. |
Bob D
Junior Member
Username: Fl_bob
Post Number: 83
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 64.12.116.20
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 07:09 pm: |
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Skot, what do you mash in for your 20 gallon batches? |
Skotrat
Advanced Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 975
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 173.9.91.69
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 07:17 pm: |
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Hi,
Here are a variety of rigs that I will use depending on the size of the Batch: 16-45 Gallons
http://www.skotrat.com/skot/equipment/Brew_Rig_Pics/
http://www.skotrat.com/skotrat/webboard/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=591
http://www.skotrat.com/skotrat/webboard/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=602 |
Bob D
Junior Member
Username: Fl_bob
Post Number: 84
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 64.12.116.20
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 07:31 pm: |
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Very nice. Thanks for posting. My five gallon batches just don't seem to be big enough anymore. |
Skotrat
Advanced Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 977
Registered: 07-2007
Posted From: 173.9.91.69
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 09:48 pm: |
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Now that was a great Brew Day! |
brett matthews
Intermediate Member
Username: Brettj
Post Number: 383
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 124.150.75.180
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 10:41 pm: |
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Such beauty Skotrat! Very jealous.
And no 'keggle'in sight! |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 6720
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 74.83.191.159
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 10:45 pm: |
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It has been pleasant here in Ohio with only a few days reaching into the 90s so far. It has however been unusually wet this year. For rowing on the river, we lost most of June and some of July because it was too fast.
I was looking forward to taking the grandson camping on the island that sometimes forms in the river, but it may not happen this year. Instead, it is just a sandbar that I have to row around.
Last night I experimented with using a trolling motor to augment the oars. It has potential!
I have taken up fishing. I enjoy just sitting there on the dock and watching the river roll by, fishing is not that much more effort. Caught a 12" catfish for my first! The floating dock is 8 x 8. I need to double that size for parties. Brewing parties might require some railings. |
dhacker
Senior Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 1739
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 74.177.55.145
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 11:58 pm: |
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July 28th . . Jackson TN
NORMAL High 91
TODAY'S High 76.
That's just wrong.
It's been the coolest July I can ever remember. |
Troy Robinson
Junior Member
Username: Troybinso
Post Number: 46
Registered: 10-2006
Posted From: 68.113.7.93
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 05:14 am: |
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Hey Joe,
I just looked at your profile, and it says you are in Snoqualmie. You can't be on the eastside unless you are on the east side of the mountains. Try coming out to the REAL eastside for some hot, dry weather.
(I'm in Walla Walla) |
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