Thanks for the response! I'll look into pure N2. I'm sure my LHBS can acquire that. If not, I'll proceed as I noted. I think the main change this time around will be to set the beer to a lower initial carbonation on CO2 and then couple that with the 40psi of the beer gas for serving. I had used...

Hey all, Hoping someone out there can provide a little bit of insight for me with serving on Nitro. I've attempted this twice before with mixed results, so I'm trying to refine the process. I don't have a traditional tap set up for Nitro, I have one of those ball lock nitro dispensers that...

Not a problem! I wound up sticking with the bare rouge and will see how this one plays out.

Thanks! I've used midnight wheat in a few other beers as well specifically because it isn't as toasty or bitter. Its dynamite in an oatmeal stout! The main reason would be exactly what you mentioned - shifting the hue of the beer. I'm trying to skew more red. I'm still pondering the hops, but...

Thanks for the feedback! I've updated the mash temperature and made some other minor adjustments. The dark wheat is mainly for color, but I could always swap some of the pilsner or rye for some wheat malt. I still want to pull the rye character through. I'll play around with that. For ferm...

Hello all! Looking for some feedback on a recipe I'm working on for next weekend. I'm going for a dark saison for the winter months. I've made saisons before, but nothing like this before so it may end up being an advantageous experiment...

Thanks man, yeah, this is exactly where my mind is at right now. If 10-12psi is still too much, I can drop it some more. but yeah, that even pour is what I'm looking for. If done right it should be similar to getting a nitro pour at the bar - fill 3/4 way, settle, then fill to the top, keeping...

My guy at the LHBS doesn't have or use a nitro setup unfortunately, but I've asked him to reach out to a few other customers that do, so we'll see where that gets me. I've also asked in a FB group. To the actual question, unless hear from someone with direct knowledge, I'm likely leaning...

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had one of these nitro tap keg connectors? I just purchased one. I have a keg of stout conditioning with nitro and wanted to try and use this to get the usual nitro pour since I don't have a normal tap system/kegerator set up right now. If anyone does have...

Hey all, Figured I'd post a quick update. Brew day was this past Saturday. Aside from waking up later than expected, everything went smoothly and hit my OG dead on. Fermentation took off 24ish hours later. Switched from WLP001 to WLP090 San Diego Super Ale Yeast. Only troublesome part was I...

Thanks again all! Yeah, I've learned from past bigger beers to lower my efficiency and extend the mash. The boil usually goes a bit longer, so not quite 60. I usually let it go a few minutes before starting the timer and the hop schedule. I'll keep everyone posted on progress. Probably won't...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone, really appreciate it! Yeah, I guess the grain bill was a bit all over the place. I tend to over-research a bit. I've simplified it based on suggestions, kept the roasted barley since I think it need a little roast, though I did cut it in half. Also, I...

Hey all, Tinkering with this stout recipe for my buddy's 40th birthday in December. Anyone have any experience with rye stouts? I'm trying to get a good bit of rye character in this one. Seems like the FG is on the high side? I also haven't finished the hope schedule just yet. Open to...

Alright, as of last night, everything is bottled up. Final Gravity was about 1.015 or so, which is going to be good for about 8.7% ABV. A little lower than I would have liked, but the less efficient mash at the outset is the likely culprit. I did a 18ish hour dry bean with medium roast beans...

@AGbrewer I did, actually. Unfortunately, I did not see your response before I had to order my grains from the LHBS so I wasn't able to sub the 120 for the brown malt or incorporate other suggestions. Not sure why I didn't see the notification. I do appreciate the feedback though! The brew day...