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IMHO it looks like you've made a crossbreed of two different styles. With my understanding of a RIPA and a NEIPA, there are some distinct differences (e.g. sulphide/cholride) which would make it hard to achieve in the same batch. I'm no expert on NEIPA so hopefully others may contribute to this...

I had a similar problem a while back. I couldn't find a way to mask the taste but I certainly didn't try everything humanly possible. However, I assure you lagering/cellaring will not remove a burnt flavour. To clean your element - soaking in vinegar and water should lift the char. You can...

Welcome Dave. Where are you guys based? There are many brew clubs on here from different parts of the country, if you're interested in that sort of thing. Garf

That's cool. I agree with much of what you've said ("autolysis card" is very clever, although I've never played it). So given my experience with this specific scenario I use language like "I wouldn't" rather than "Don't" to convey a mere opinion - which is not really a strong one. In any case...

Air replaces the liquid (say 20% oxygen in air) and a hydro sample draws maybe 200ml? So you've introduced 40ml of O2 into the vessel maybe. I wouldn't expect any issues from that. You're fear of oxygen (while appropriate in some cases) seems disproportionate to the risks here. I bench cap...

I've used M41 on a dubbel and it's fine to ferment at 25°C for that phenolic Belgian character. You'll save on electricity too. I wouldn't primary for 6 weeks. It's best not to leave anything on the yeast cake that long. Do you generally rack to a secondary during fermentation? What's your...

Can you post a up a photo of your progress?

It's beautiful! I'm inspired to build something similar. Thanks for sharing mate

Ah beautiful part of the world to live! My mates and I are known to ride trails around braidwood and araluan. I'm on the north side of the shoalhaven river. Welcome again to a great community of craft brewers

Welcome Bhundoo I'm a south coast brewer too. Where are you based? Garf

I'm looking to finally establish a hop garden this year. My yard is mostly shaded by gum trees. Is there a minimum daylight required for a crop?

A darn good question!

Any particular taste that you describe to us?

Can we see your recipe?

I'm interested

Oh Zorco... It's such a shame you'll only be able to tell that joke until the end of next year

Sounds like you'll only have 1,000L of brew to get you through the year!

I'm trying this yeast out soon for a steam ale my mates have have requested

I'd say those two have got this covered but an extra thought is protein. Less protein is less head, whether or not the beer is fizzy. Share your recipe and we'll see if adding a protein might help Garf

At 30% wheat and 100g dry hop I would think your glass of beer looks about right