That would be helpful. Perhaps 15% for a lager to 30% for a heavily hopped NEIPA? Would be interested to hear what others see as % loss in final packaging compared to volume into the fermenter.

To get to clear beer at target ABV, I would imagine (and I have a great imagination and little actual knowledge) that the gravity points fall with gravity to form the trub, and that it might be predictable (OG, FG and type of grist). To be sure, hazies, different mashing or fermenting...

There is an estimate for losses from hops absorption in the boil and whirlpool, wouldn't it be about the same hops absorption of liquid in the fermenter? Losses to trub at the bottom of the fermenter might be harder to estimate, but would probably be related to the expected ABV, and perhaps...

When you track your brew session steps, it would be great if the Amount Packaged estimate took into account dry hops and trub. The greater the volume of dry hops, and the greater the ABV, the less you will package. Or am I missing a whole module that already takes these into account?

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One each: Safale 04 and 05. Figure the English Ale is good for a NEIPA with higher ABV, and 05 is just a workhorse that can fill in the blanks.

Brew day. Just under five gallons of Hazy Juicy Chewy #3 in the fermenter. My latest attempt at a NEIPA. Differences this time: less flaked and more malted wheat and oats, lower pH target, mash hopped with Noble hops before whirlpooling with Citra and Amarillo. Plan to dry hop once with...

Hops aren't just for the boil, whirlpool and dry hopping anymore. If you are making an IPA, you might consider throwing a bunch in the mash. Some folks like the way it helps boost hop flavors when combined with more traditional hop approaches (although people have probably been using them in...

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Enjoying a Hazy, Juicy and Chewy

looks tasty! how are you adding the beans? scraped and chopped in vodka?

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Been there, done that. In addition to tightening all connections, I've learned to listen for the hiss. Hiss stops, I'm happy and can walk away. Also - no metal to metal connections, need a nylon washer in there somewhere. Also, after years of brewing threw out my first Gas ball lock...

Lacing - aftermath of Hazy, Juicy and Chewy

First taste of Hazy, Juicy and Chewy and I am liking it.

You are on your way! Enjoy the journey.

Old fridges are cheap, even free, but might not last long. New ones aren't that expensive if you wait for deals. If you are going to cold crash in volume, it might stress fridge or freezer given the lower btus, but you can always replace it after a few years of solid service. Or just do what...

I agree that oxidation is less of a concern if you are consuming the beer relatively quickly. Or if your main thing is NEIPAs like Craigerrr (g*d help you). Those require dedication and commitment. Those are still a work in progress for me.

Don't be My corny kegs hold about 5.2 or so. Fermenting in them requires more headspace, and there is much loss in volume to trub. Corny kegs make great lagering and write tanks. Your fermenters should be fine.