Brewed my next iteration of a sweet stout today. This one is called Velvet Elvis, with oak cubes, vanilla beans and cocoa nibs. Didn't realize my pre-boil gravity was off since I had a lactose late addition, and extended the boil to get my gravity up. Result was higher ABV and lower amount in...

Thanks Craig, good to chat.

Thanks! Fun seeing folks earlier today. A cool community of global brewers.

Just found out my Mango Lambic-style sour beer took a second place medal in the Michigan State Fair Homebrew Competition. My first medal, so I am happy. And more important, the beer is tasty.

The CIP will be more efficient, but I have had no issues with the PVC cap with tons of small holes.

I set up a bucket blaster. Almost identical. https://brulosophy.com/2016/12/22/brublaster-keg-carboy-washer-do-it-yourself/ Works like a charm. Very sturdy. Similar design. My kegs sit on the carved out bucket lid. I think 1/2" should be fine.

nice, looks like orange juice

Need to look out for those inner plastic packages with the Wyeast. One of the few times I used liquid, I cut the top off, wasn't thinking of the two-part packaging, and the inner plastic sleeve slid into the wort as I pitched it. Had to stick my hand in to retrieve it. Not in the plan, man.

Styrian Wolf hops look intriguing with high oil content and aromas. I only see 2022 crop available though.

I prefer dry yeast since I don't have experience and equipment for starters. Next time I might try the LalBrew Verdant IPA, which is said to be the Boddington strain as well. https://beermaverick.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-boddington-strain-of-yeast/

Nice color and solid haze.

For hops I use Magnum for bitter, and have so far tried different mixes of Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo and Idaho 7. Am tempted to try a New Zealand mix.

I have used Safale 04, and am intrigued by what might be hazier, since mine is too clear. Wyeast London Ale III is used quite a bit for hazies. Omega has done some research on the genetics of yeast that produces haze, and London Ale III was the focus of their research ... Through trial and...

Two questions: 1) What is your favorite yeast for a Hazy NEIPA? 2) What is your favorite hop combination, and how do you add them? Am fine-tuning my hazy recipe, and would welcome your thoughts, thanks!

Indubitably Mild scored 39, or Excellent Crocker Park scored 33, or Very Good Uncle Gene's scored 34.5, or Very Good Hazy, Juicy, Chewy scored 22.5, or Good Room for improvement! Apparently have some more work to do on the HJC. Really the first hazy I made that I thought was decent. I do...