If you are talking about setting a "Goal" in the "Fermentables" section, I just stumbled across that little gem. If that is not what you are talking about....here is what I found. Scale the recipe to the desired batch size. In my case, I am going from 11 gallons to 5.5. Once at 5.5 gallons...

Neither option seem that simple.....LOL. Thanks for the replies though. I will try them out. Was hoping to avoid all the math to get the percentages for my target.

Hello fellow brewers. I need to lean on some experienced Brewer's friend users. Im new to the platform, still trying to figure this out. I got a recipe from a buddy that is a 10% beer. I want to reduce the grain bill in one shot by adjusting the ABV to my target of 6% while maintaining the...

Thanks. I'll have to pick up the new edition....probably revisit the old version first. Aub, you do bring up a good point. The Water book is super technical and I usually dont have time to read until after I get the kids in bed......by that point in the day I dont want to have to think that...

Thanks. I am reading that book now. I suppose I am being lazy and want to learn based on someones experience or being guided rather than actually learning from a book. So far the book is great for understanding water chemistry. I havent gotten to the chapter on actually treating water to build...

Thanks for the tip. I would like to understand it more.....I suppose I should probably just read more on the subject. I appreciate you reaching out.

I agree with Blackmuse here. Your IBU's are a little low for an American Brown ale. The recipe looks good by the way. Personally, I would consider reducing the about a Crystal 40 to less than 10% of the grain bill and add a grain like Vienna to make up the difference. Have you considered using...

Hello all, I am new to Brewers Friend and very new to treating my brewing water. Because of where I live I have decided to make RO water my base water. Specifically Pure Life water. I have been reading up on the internet and in books on how to treat brewing water to get the most out of the...