Salt
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Hello fellow brewers...
I have a dilemma, along with a possible solution, and would like some suggestions please.
The dilemma is that I dont brew nearly enough and that I have a list of Beers that are screaming at me to brew, but I just cant justify brewing them, when I need my standard APAs etc to get me through the year! I have plenty of 'different' beer recipes I would also like to try.
So after doing some research, my possible solution would be to do Split batches. The idea would be to increase my current brew length from 25L to 30L (my equipment should handle it and I have a 5Lt carboy from a mate to use).
I would brew 30Lts of a Beer that I want to drink and split off 5Lts into the Carboy. I then figure I can use this carboy to experiment a bit. Adding different ingredients etc. While I am not opposed to using different yeasts, due to the size of the experiment, I am not sure about the added cost, but can be swayed.
I have come across this great link...http://beerandwinejournal.com/split-batches/ which has some great ideas.
I am planning to brew a porter next and have thought I might split off 5Lts and add some oak that has been soaked in some pinot noir.
So now for the suggestions...who out there is currently doing this or similar? What things work? I will be looking at doing this with beers such as APA, IPA, Porter and Stouts.
Thanks in advance
Mark
I have a dilemma, along with a possible solution, and would like some suggestions please.
The dilemma is that I dont brew nearly enough and that I have a list of Beers that are screaming at me to brew, but I just cant justify brewing them, when I need my standard APAs etc to get me through the year! I have plenty of 'different' beer recipes I would also like to try.
So after doing some research, my possible solution would be to do Split batches. The idea would be to increase my current brew length from 25L to 30L (my equipment should handle it and I have a 5Lt carboy from a mate to use).
I would brew 30Lts of a Beer that I want to drink and split off 5Lts into the Carboy. I then figure I can use this carboy to experiment a bit. Adding different ingredients etc. While I am not opposed to using different yeasts, due to the size of the experiment, I am not sure about the added cost, but can be swayed.
I have come across this great link...http://beerandwinejournal.com/split-batches/ which has some great ideas.
I am planning to brew a porter next and have thought I might split off 5Lts and add some oak that has been soaked in some pinot noir.
So now for the suggestions...who out there is currently doing this or similar? What things work? I will be looking at doing this with beers such as APA, IPA, Porter and Stouts.
Thanks in advance
Mark