Hey, I am curious how the licorice came through on this beer. I am going to try to brew a black IPA with licorice for Halloween and was looking for some tips on how to use the licorice.

Just call it "I wanna be a blonde" and enjoy!

I love all those hockey sticks!

Thanks for the response.

The reading came from a Kegland RAPT pill and then confirmed by hydrometer.

I hope they arrive - unopened and safe. Good luck in the competition.

Well.....fermentation seems to be stuck at 1.021....should be around 1.014.... we used Mangrove Jacks Kviek yeast as that was all that was available. Anyone else every use this yeast and have this problem? We have elected to agitate the fermentor by introducing some CO2 and see if that restarts...

Will do!

Well it was actually on Tuesday but my buddies and I brewed a West Coast with fresh hops. It was a great day..... a little bigger batch at 200L but I’m sure it will be enjoyed once kegged.

Sorry I had to get ready to go to work.........I really need to schedule my time better

Did you guys finish? I kind of slept a little late this morning.

What time? I might jump in for a few minutes if it isn't too early. Also, does anyone have the link. Not sure if I can make it without a V P N but I could give it a try.

Hmmmmmm...... so at least 15% rye? Alright......noted and will adjust the recipe accordingly.

Actually we are considering trying out Golden Promise with maybe 10% rye malt just to add some rye character. Agreed that we will definitely need more wet hops than dry hops.....might have to add a few dry hops to get the IBU we are looking for. Thanks for the suggestion of gypsum and sulfate.

I’m looking for ideas to brew a west coast ipa with rye..... we have a bunch of chinook and cascade hops (fresh). Just thought it would be good to ask the group for their input. Thanks in advance!

Drinking a three hop hazy IPA .... think it’s Idaho, Citra , and not sure ..... pretty tasty after a long day.

2 glasses of that and I was definitely feeling no pain.

I’m finally finished work so I’m drinking a Triple IPA.... 12% much needed and deserved!

I finally finished 5 weeks of Summer Camps.....working everyday from 9 to 9 takes a toll on a person (at least a person of my age). I'm going to catch my breath and then I am going to brew something..... any suggestions?

As Marco Polo wrote....I have not told the half of what I saw..... I got a few funny stories such as the time I was on the subway and a little girl about the age of 5 told her grandma that she had to go to the bathroom and grandma got out a plastic bag and the girl had a "piss" in that bag...