BrewPi is AWESOME!

initial results with incorrect sensor assignments

After correcting the sensor assignments

I still have a bit of cleaning up, but she's working like a charm now.

#042 Gotslindricka Clone

2016.10.14

PREP

Smoke malt 7.5lbs 2-Row (BestMalz was unavailable) with applewood to satisfaction.

Substituted Wormwood for Sweet Gale (I know, not the same thing, but should be interesting)

BREWDAY

Date: 2016.10.15

Begin Time:

End Time:

Chilled to 74° F

FERMENTATION

2016.10.16 

BrewPi profile created for fermentation

Pitched approx time: noon

-2 gallons = OMEGA Bit O' Funk

-5 gallons = OMEGA Bring On Da Funk 

2016.10.17

slight signs of fermentation present

2016.12.24

Cold-crash

2017.01.04

I guess I originally had a default of a min @ 33.8 and it created some issues until I figured out the issue..... looking good know!

NOTES:

Integrate counter flow chiller with plate chiller as pre-chiller with cleaning pump and cooler with ice water.

The recipe called for Sweet Gale which is nearly impossible to source. I was able to find it at two sites but it wasn't worth the cost of shipping for. $10 for herb and $10 for shipping in the end.

RESOURCES:

http://beerandwinejournal.com/gotlandsdricka-clone/

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/jester-king-gotlandsdricka

INTERESTING READING:

http://www.garshol.priv.no/blog/358.html
Reddit post by Larsga

Electric Panel Build - IN PROCESS - PART 1

Getting Started

Measure twice, cut once

Greenlee hole punch

Be Patient

The Guts

Originally I was going to build a 120V system with plans to upgrade to 220V down the road.

I switched gears and decided to opt for a 50A system with DIN rails

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Beginning to take shape

Basement Work Station

Switched to Back to Back system now, relocated switch and added yellow LED for corresponding PID (heating Element)

  

Heating Elements from THEELECTRICBREWERY.COM
These will be housed in the HLT and BK
There is already a RIMS unit fully built and ready for power wire to be attached.


 

Element Enclosures
Brewhardware.com

 

It's time to start cleaning up the Keezer

UPGRADE: prepping for a new Keezer Facia 

 I acquired this from the local home depot in the clearance rack, I believe I'll be able to make this $10 look great!

 

Starting to take shape

New Yeast has arrived!

2016 Clips of Faith - KC Edition

#041_COCONUT PORTER BREWDAY

Razzle We all need a little break here and there

 

#040_COCONUT PINEAPPLE WHEAT

20160611

Modified keg for direct water filter attachment 

Water In Action with newly etched markings

(the markings are so helpful)

Brewing up my first Wheat, a COCONUT PINEAPPLE WHEAT

Prep for tomorrow's Coconut Porter

A young Saison Brett was my reward for a successful brewday

#039 v1, v2, v3 / Belgian Wit, Belle Saison, 1056 + Belle Saison

#039 Belgian Wit, Belle Saison, 1056 + Belle Saison

Considering I had over spiced my previous batches, I assumed the characteristics would still exist in the yeast cakes. I planned to get something nice out of this yeast, and that's what I did. The Belle Saison might have been my favorite of the 3 batches. I added some ginger tincture to the wit this time around but wasn't completely satisfied with the results.

The Belle Saison+1056 ended up pretty tasty with an off-the-cuff attempt at a margarita beer.

-salt

-lime (juice and pulp, freshly squeezed)

I really enjoyed it and took this to pour at the Parkville Microfest under the KCBM as SOBs (South of the Borders Saison).

#038 Belgian Wit, Belle Saison, 1056 + Belle Saison

#038v1, 38v2, 38v3
The King's Triple Wit

A bit clear for a wit

This was way too much zest!
(less is more)

2oz of each ingredient was supposed to leave a surplus
of ingredients for future batches.
Oops!

Keep those stir bars out of your carboys.