I've went the DIY route and can say that its very satisfying to brew that way. However I have spent more overall than if I was to buy a Robobrew or Guten.
So that's one thing to take into account as a long run view...
I've yet to use Cacao nibs (though on the to do list) but I have added raw organic Cacao powder at the end of the boil and get a lot of raw chocolate flavour, personally I think the end of boil would draw more flavour out. Also, if it's right at the end of the boil you wouldn't need to sanitize...
One of those plan ahead kind of things, by the time you're drinking a batch you've done 3-4 others since that you have to wait for. Figuratively speaking of course.
Agree, some people are just in a rush by nature sometimes.
I for one just like to experiment, in saying that, apart from what I have already mentioned I have a Barleywine that I will not touch until Christmas time.
I have successfully brewed a lager @15psi (25c) in 5 days 2 days cold crash.
What I'm getting mainly from this conversation is if it works for you... [emoji106]
Hi mate, 1036 is still quite high to be bottling. Seems as though you only pitched the S-04 a day and a half ago I'd give the yeast a chance to establish itself over the others and see what happens.
When using dry yeast it's recommended to rehydrate it a cup of water (I usually do it at room...
Firstly, good on ya mate for getting out there and taking the kegs with you. The jealousy is strong as I wrote this...
Having never done this myself I can't say which would work, but I'd imagine with some serious beach driving it would create quite some turbulence in the kegs, depending on how...