What are some good ph measurement tools. After a Brülosophy article, I picked up a Thermoworks meter. I'm on my 3rd, and have not had an accurate reading in 3 of the last 5 brews. I tried a search, but no matter how many arguments I passed I got no results found- which I find difficult to...

I'm shooting for a WC style, only "C" hop IPA here, from about 6-6.5 ABV, 65-70 IBU. I should be able to tolerate a little higher IBU with rye in the mash bill. https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1621506/ic6cs-left-coast-ipa I have crystal malts in here, layered at 45/75(the...

I'm planning on a CDA, using up the remaining Cascade hops I harvested. I'll be running this with the 1728 strain yeast I have on hand which worked really well in my porter. I'm shooting for 6-6.5%ABV, about 55-60 IBUs. I will add most of the dark malt at the end of the mash, but want some in...

So I have a newcomer to our circle of friends and he does not drink alcohol (anymore). Unfortunately, he's the "outlier". Anyone have any direct experience trying to produce a n/a beer and if so, how did it go? He does drink the Heineken n/a beer - which really isn't bad. I was thinking...

Looking for feedback on my SHIPA https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1588861/alternate-facts ... It's almost Great Pumpkin time ! What, you were expecting something different? :cool: This year I'm going for a single hop imperial pumpkin...

I’ve been toying with a cold IPA idea and noticed that 1) it’s Hot in Texas... We are in the ‘broil’ season 2) I have Lutra Kveik. These 3 things cannot be a coincidence. If I did use Lutra, would it instead be a hot IPA? IDK, but right now I’m thinking a strong 2 row / Pils base, targeting...

Well, Belgian-ish IPA or BIIPA I suppose. https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/edit/1555555 After my Tripel and Saison, I’m thinking of trying a kind of Belgian themed IPA. I’m looking for a somewhat balanced like a Saison, with some extra hop contribution, not too much citrus, not...