BIG NEWS From Grainfather Coming Tomorrow
Big Grainfather news is coming on the 27th on this channel, yup that is tomorrow.
Tomorrows video is over 13 minutes long and packed full of details.
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Bourbon Stout Homebrewers Recipe & Full Guide
Bourbon Stout Homebrewers Recipe & Full Guide
Bourbon Stout
Author: David Heath
ABV:- 7.7% (estimated)
Batch Size : 19 L / 5 US LQ Gallons
Brewfather Link:- https://share.brewfather.app/cB5V8x2rOjLAJC
IBU : 45 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.56
Colour : 122 EBC
Original Gravity : 1.080
Final Gravity : 1.021
Mash Profile
67 °C / 153 °F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167°F- 10 min - Mash Out
Boil time :- 30 Minutes
Fermentables
4.461 kg / 9.83 lbs - Pale Ale Malt (68%)
394 g / 0.86 lbs -Oat Malt (6%)
394 g / 0.86 lbs- Oats, Flaked (6%)
328 g / 0.72 lbs - Roasted Barley (5%)
262 g /0.57 lbs - Carafa Special II (4%)
197 g / 0.43 lbs - Carafa Special III (3%)
197 g / 0.43 lbs - Wheat Malt (3%)
131 g / 0.28 lbs - Crystal 150 EBC (2%)
131 g / / 0.28 lbs- Lactose/ Maltodextrin (2%)
66 g / 0.14l bs- Black Malt (1%)
Hops
30 min - Warrior - 41 IBU
15 min - East Kent Goldings - 4.3 IBU
Use you hops AA% to create IBU levels above in brewing software for accuracy.
Bottling/kegging - 50 g - Oak Chips
See video for details.
Add just the infused spirit to your keg or bottling bucket before transfer of the finished beer on top.
Yeast
2 pkg - Lallemand Voss Kveik
Fermentation Profile
Ale
35 °C / 95°F
5- 7 days - Primary
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Improve Beer Flavour Via Aroma Guide For Homebrewers
Improve Beer Flavour Via Aroma Guide For Homebrewers
Within this guide I cover the stages of researching, selecting and testing hops, malt and yeast from an aroma perspective.
Utilising aroma to assist with beer flavour is a great way to forward your recipes and homebrew drinking experience.
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Brewing Bad Part 10 Common Mistakes Made By Homebrewers
Brewing Bad Part 10 Common Mistakes Made By Homebrewers
This episode covers the effects of sanitzers on certain types of plastics and the differences in brewing science over the ages and how that despite the fact that knowledge and our ingredients have changed many recipes and brewing techniques have not moved with the change.
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NEIPA NEXT GENERATION Homebrewers Recipe And Guide
NEIPA :- SECOND GENERATION HOMEBREWERS RECIPE AND GUIDE
Below is the recipe from this guide video.
Please ensure that you watch the full guide to understand the full process for the best results.
Author: David Heath
Type: All Grain
Brewfather link:- https://share.brewfather.app/UGek8806Ei9tKa
IBU : 29 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.43
OG : 1.066
FG : 1.013
ABV:- 7%
Colour : 9 EBC
Batch Size : 19 L / 5 US Liquid Gallons
Boil Time : 30 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65°C/149°F - 60 min - Temperature
75°C/167°F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
2.009 kg/ 4.42 lbs - Pale Malt, Maris Otter (35%)
2.009 kg/ 4.42 lbs - Pilsner (35%)
574 g/ 20.24 oz -Oats,Flaked (10%)
574 g/ 20.24 oz - Wheat Malt, Pale (10%)
287 g/ 10.12 oz - Acid Malt (5%)
287 g/ 10.12 oz - Carapils (5%)
Hop Stand
15 min hopstand @ 85C / 185F
Centennial -(11.7 IBU)
Citra - (17.1 IBU)
Adjust to the above IBU using your own hops AA%
See this video for more details:- https://youtu.be/Vv-bU757E7w
Dry Hops
Add when 5-10 SG away from FG
3 days - 100 g/ 3.52 oz - Centennial
3 days - 100 g/ 3.52 oz - Citra
3 days - 100 g/ 3.52 oz - Mosaic
Then after transfer to your keg you can optionally add the following
60 days - 100 g/ 3.52 oz - El Dorado (In serving Keg)
Yeast
1 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) Verdant IPA
1 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) American West Coast
Fermentation Profile (regular)
Ale
20°C/68°F
23°C/73°F (3 day ramp at the end of fermentation)
Pressure Fermentation profile
20°C/68°F First 4 days no pressure
Day 5 increase temps to 25°C/77°F and set pressure at 12 PSI via a spunding valve.
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Solera Sour Beer Foeder Next Steps For Homebrewers
Solera Sour Beer Foeder Next Steps For Homebrewers
This forth part of this series moves onto the next stages of the solera process, which include adding the 2 part solera to a keg along with a tasting and brewing a new batch (with a new recipe) along with transfer to make this a 3 part solera for tasting in 2022.
Recipe used in this video:-
Golden Sour / Philly sour version - 5%
Brewfather link:- https://share.brewfather.app/YjzxziF2M9OgAe
DO NOTE that this recipe is for 21L / 5.5 US LQD Gallons
Adjust to your volume requirements.
American-Style Sour Ale
Author: David Heath
IBU : 12 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.23
Colour : 7 EBC
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.044
Original Gravity : 1.050
Final Gravity : 1.012
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65 °C/ 149°F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C/ 167°F - 10 min - Mash Out
2.77 kg / 6.11 lbs - Pilsner Malt (60%)
1.15 kg / 2.54 lbs - Wheat, white (25%)
462 g - / 16.29 oz Oats, Flaked (10%)
231 g/ 8.14oz - Spelt (5%)
Boil Time : 30 min
Hops
30 mins Saaz - 11.6 IBU
Adjust to this IBU using your own hops AA%
See this video for more details:- https://youtu.be/Vv-bU757E7w
Yeast
1 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) Philly Sour
Fermentation Temp:- 25C / 77F for 7-10 days.
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Brewtools Sanitary Heating Element For Unitanks And RIMS
Brewtools Sanitary Heating Element For Unitanks And RIMS
This new brewtools sanitary heating element offers Brewtools unitank owners a great heating solution as well as providing a fit for other applications including within a RIMS setup.
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Munich Helles Lager HomeBrewers Guide & Recipe
Munich Helles Lager HomeBrewers Guide & Recipe
Munich Helles Lager - 5.3%
Brewfather recipe link:- https://share.brewfather.app/SueSmzZcKNvnO2
Follow my guide to recipe conversion:- https://youtu.be/Vv-bU757E7w
Author: David Heath
Type: All Grain
IBU : 20 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.41
Colour : 8 EBC
Original Gravity : 1.048
Final Gravity : 1.008
Batch Size : 21L / 5.5 US Gallons
Boil Time : 30 min
Mash Efficiency: 75%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65 °C/ 149 °F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C/ 167 °F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
3.469 kg / 7.64 lbs - Pilsner Malt (83%)
251 g - / 8.8 oz Acidulated (6%)
209 g - / 7.37 oz Carapils/Carafoam (5%)
167 g / 5.89 oz - Vienna Malt (4%)
84 g / 2.96 oz - Melanoidin (2%)
Hops - Apply IBU as stated with your own hops
30 min Saaz (16.5 IBU)
5 min - Saaz (3 IBU)
Miscellaneous
15 min - Boil - 1 items - Yeast Nutrients
10 min - Boil - 1 items - Supermoss HB Five Star
Yeast
2 pkg - Fermentis Saflager Lager W-34/70
Fermentation Profile
Lager (Quick Method without pressure)
10 °C / 50°F - 5 days
13 °C / 55°F - 2 days
17 °C / 63°F - 1 day
19 °C / 66°F - 1 day
5 °C / 41°F - 21 days
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Accurate Beer & Wort Measurements Easy Dens New Version 2021
A look at the new version Easy Dens from Anton Paar for accurate beer & wort measurements.
For a 10% discount before the end of September 2021 please head to easydens.com and enter the discount code HEATH10
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Grainfather Electric Grain Mill Overview & First Impressions For Homebrewers
A full look at the Grainfather electric grain mill for homebrewers that includes a full overviewplus my testing results and first impressions. At the time of video release this electric grain mill has been released in Europe, New Zealand and Australia.I understand that a lower voltage version is planned for Canadian and American customers but at this stage I am unaware of release dates.
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Brewfather Recipe Conversion And Adjustment Easy Guide
Brewfather Recipe Conversion And Adjustment Easy Guide
Convert all grain recipes to your own ingredients to obtain an end beer that is in keeping with the intended recipe. This guide also covers scaling ABV whilst keeping the beers intended balance and how to change the batch size.
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American Blonde Homebrewers Guide & Recipe
American Blonde Homebrewers Guide & Recipe
American Blonde Ale - 5.1% ABV
Author: David Heath
Type: All Grain
Boil time: 30 Minutes
Batch Size : 19 L / 5 US LQD Gallons
Brewfather recipe link:- https://share.brewfather.app/M99MEpyCtFbpu4
IBU : 23 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.47
Colour : 10 EBC
Carbonation : 2.4 CO2-vol
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.047
Original Gravity : 1.050
Final Gravity : 1.011
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Profile
67 °C / 153 °F approx- 60 min - Temperature
75 °C - 167 °F 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
3.729 kg/ 8.22 lbs - Pale Ale Malt (93%)
201 g/ 7.09 oz - Wheat Malt 4.8 EBC (5%)
80 g/ 2.82 oz - Caramel/Crystal Malt 19.7 EBC (2%)
Hops - Match IBU level to your hops AA%
30 min - Chinook (5 IBU)
15 min - Amarillo - (6 IBU)
15 min - Citra - (6 IBU)
5 min - Amarillo - (3 IBU)
5 min - Citra - (3 IBU)
Dry Hops
3 days - 20 g/ 0.70 oz - Chinook
3 days - 10 g/ 0.35 oz - Citra
Miscellaneous
15 min - Boil - 1 items - Yeast Nutrients
10 min - Boil - 1 items - Irish Moss
Yeast
1 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) American West Coast
Fermentation Profile
Ale
20 °C / 68°F (2 day ramp) - 7 days - Primary
22 °C / 72°F - 5 days - Primary
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Brewing Bad Part 9 Common Mistakes Made By Homebrewers
Welcome to part 9 , which includes talk around valve use during mashing, Beer carbonation pressure problems and using a PRV instead of a spunding valve for pressure fermentation.
Here are this videos links for further information
Beer Keg Carbonation Links
Inline Secondary Regulators Easy Guide - https://youtu.be/qgUuJrM0gws
https://www.kegerators.com/beer-line-calculator/
https://www.brewersfriend.com/keg-carbonation-calculator/
https://brucrafter.com/beer-line-calculator/
https://mcdantim.com/tools/calculator
Spunding valves and pressure fermentation
Fermentation Under Pressure Easy Guide - https://youtu.be/W7WSFn6bNoA
Spunding Valve Guide For Pressure Fermentation - https://youtu.be/NLJ-qmhhEnU
Spundit V2 vs Blowtie Full Comparison for Homebrewers - https://youtu.be/bxrdkX5w9Co
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iTap G Connector For Homebrewers
The iTap G connector products offer a solution to iTap users for beer serving.
If you wish to contact Boel directly by email use this address:-
boel.shop@gmail.com
The Boel website can be found here:- https://boel.company/
Grainfather Glycol Chiller Adapter Kit For Homebrewers
Here is my overview of the new Grainfather Glycol Chiller Adapter kit.
Please consult with your local homebrew store for pricing in your region.
At the time of uploading this video I found that brewers in New Zealand and Australia can already buy this kit directly from Grainfather or from many local homebrew stores.
This product also launched just recently in Europe and is starting to roll out to homebrew stores.
Brewers in the US can expect to see this launch later on this year, hopefully during fall.
For Fermzilla owners, here are the product numbers and descriptions for the parts that you will require:-
1 x FermZilla Temp Twister - KL14618
1x Fermzilla - Flat Twister Lid with O ring - KL15059
1 x Fermzilla Thermowell 60cm - KL146149
For Brewtools Unitanks owners, here are product numbers and descriptions for the parts that you will require:-
2 of TC Elbow 90°, 34 mm to 10 mm 9.5 mm (3/8") Product #:7712731
1 of TC 1.5" Thermowell 160 mm ID 7 mm Product #:7712649
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Brewbrain Floating Hydrometer Updates For Homebrew
A look at the new updates for the Brewbrain Float digital hydrometer for homebrewers.
Manufacturers website link:- https://brewbrain.nl/
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Low Alcohol IPA Homebrewers Full Guide and Recipe
Below is the all grain beer recipe covered in this video.
The Lallemand document mentioned can be viewed and downloaded here:-
https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/canada/brewers-corner/brewing-downloads/page/2/
Low Alcohol IPA
Batch Size : 10 L/ 2.64 US LQD GALLONS
Authors: David Heath & Andrew Paterson.
Brewfather Link:- https://share.brewfather.app/32DO4oSYRm3h0t
Type: All Grain
IBU : 13 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.52
Colour : 7 EBC
ABV:- 0.9%
Original Gravity : 1.025
Final Gravity : 1.018
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Efficiency: 82.5%
Mash Profile
79 °C /174°F - 40 min
No need for mash out
Fermentables
905 g / 1.99 lbs - Pale Ale 8 EBC (85%)
53 g / 0.11 lbs - Acidulated 3.5 EBC (5%)
53 g / 0.11 lbs- Carapils/Carafoam (Dextrine)3.9 EBC (5%)
53 g / 0.11 lbs - Munich 15 EBC (5%)
Boil Time:- 30 Minutes
Hops
Adjust using brewing software using your hops alpha acid percentage
to create the following IBU values
15 min - Centennial - 7 IBU
15 min - Mosaic - 4 IBU
Hop Stand - Zero minute
10 min hopstand @ 80 °C / 176°F
10 min Centennial - 1 IBU
10 min Mosaic - 1 IBU
Dry Hops
3 days - 20 g / 0.70oz - Centennial
3 days - 10 g / 0.35oz - Mosaic
Extra
50 g / 1.76oz - Milk Sugar (Lactose) 0 EBC
Added during late boil
Optional Extra
0.05 g per litre (see packaging for imperial) - Aromazyme
Added during mid fermentation.
Yeast
1 pkg - Lallemand (LalBrew) Windsor Yeast
Fermentation Profile
Ale
20 °C / 68°F - 14 days though likely to be ready for transfer sooner.
Check that FG is consistent over 3 days before transfer to bottles or a keg.
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Brewtools Unitank Full Overview And First Impressions For Homebrewing
This video provides a full overview of the F series Brewtools Unitanks, as well as my first impressions.
Here are links to the manufacturers website
EU link:- https://www.brewtools.com/products/fermenters
USA link:- https://www.brewtools.us/products/fermenters
Please check with your local homebrew store first, as they may have stock already or arriving faster than the current ETA from Brewtools due to the amount of preorders already present.
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Raspberry Witbier Belgian Wheat Beer Homebrewers Guide
Homebrewers guide to raspberry witbier / Belgian wheat beer.
Here is the recipe from this video:-
RASPBERRY WIT BEER - 5%
Belgian-Style Fruit Witbier
Author: David Heath
Brewfather recipe link:- https://share.brewfather.app/xpU8PxNFwZF6vJ
Type: All Grain
IBU : 12 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.27
Colour : 10 EBC (Fruit colour not calculated) Will be red :)
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.038
Original Gravity : 1.046
Final Gravity : 1.008
Batch Size : 19 L / 5 US LQD GALLONS.
Boil Time : 30 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Efficiency: 78.9%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
67 °C / 152.6°F 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167°F 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
1.674 kg / 3.69lbs - Wheat Malt, Pale (45%)
930 g - / 32.8oz Munich 14 EBC (25%)
930 g - / 32.8oz Pale Ale 8 EBC (25%)
186 g - / 6.56oz Oats, Flaked 2.8 EBC (5%)
1.2 kg -/2.64 lbs Raspberry (Fruit)(Colour not calculated)
Hops
30 min Saaz to 12.4 IBU using your own hops AA%
Yeast
1 pkg - Lallemand Wit Belgian
Fermentation Profile
Ale
20 °C / 68°F- 14 days - Primary
I suggest rising at 1C per day at the close days of fermentation to finish at 22C / 71.6°F
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Homebrewers Guide to Great Summer Beer
This inspirational guide gives a recommended list of beer styles and recipes that are great for the summer.
Here is a list of the videos and recipes recommended in running order:-
Bohemian Pilsner:- https://youtu.be/NWx_wPNsTTw
Vienna Lager:- https://youtu.be/BYVcpKQLAVM
Verdant IPA:- https://youtu.be/Wre4XX7cFko
Verdant IPA double batch:- https://youtu.be/05r9MuRBzUI
Pineapple Mango Raw IPA:- https://youtu.be/_VuUsM1Kp6o
GrapeFruit Tropical IPA:- https://youtu.be/orKkr9JYD9Y
NEIPA:- https://youtu.be/K7af_R9g5YM
The Ultimate Haze IPA:- https://youtu.be/jWx_Bh2jBlQ
Saison:- https://youtu.be/H17TMMhKIy0
Kölsch:- https://youtu.be/qPIaCnafPEE
RaspBerry Sour:- https://youtu.be/MfSSp16L4J8
More coming soon!
Brewing Bad Part 8 Common Mistakes Made By HomeBrewers
In this episode I cover various topics including yeast selection and substitution, online armchair experts and when and how to buy homebrewing ingredients.
Here is the list of other Youtube channels mentioned in this video:-
BEER-N-BBQ by Larry -
https://www.youtube.com/user/BEERNBBQBYLARRY
Genus Brewing - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_R3sfYMc4ETML4Lc4iPDA
HOMEBREW 4 LIFE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLV1IV1jLaH9Er61-nd1OsA
Portly Gentleman -
https://www.youtube.com/c/PortlyGentleman/featured
Short Circuited Brewers -
https://www.youtube.com/user/SCBTELEVISON
The Craft Beer Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCraftBeerChannel/featured
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Spundit V2 vs Blowtie Full Comparison for Homebrewers
This video offers a comparison of both of these brands of spunding valve products.
I worked with both manufacturers to collect all of the facts and both approved this video before it went live. The end result is a comparison so that you can decide which is the best fit for you and your needs.
All of these products are sold in various countries, check with your local homebrew store first please.
If you are having issues in obtaining any of these products in your local market then here are email addresses for both companies so that you can find out the best way to obtain the desired product or products.
Kegland:- beer@kegland.com.au
Homebrewer Lab :- trong@homebrewerlab.com
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GrapeFruit IPA HomeBrewers Guide
A full guide to the creation of Grapefruit IPA.
Recipe from this video:-
Grapefruit Tropical IPA - 6.3%
American-Style India Pale Ale
Author: David Heath
Brewfather Link:- https://share.brewfather.app/C52MU42dtxNNNX
Type: All Grain
IBU : 54 (Tinseth)
Colour : 9 EBC
Carbonation : 2.4 CO2-vol
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.056
Original Gravity : 1.062
Final Gravity : 1.014
Batch Size : 19 L / 5 US LQD Gallons
Boil Time : 30 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75%
Mash Efficiency: 78.9%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65 °C / 149°F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167°F- 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
4.25 kg / 9.37 lbs - Pilsner 3.8 EBC (81%)
520 g/ 18.34 oz - Munich 14 EBC (10%)
260 g/ 9.17 oz - Acidulated 3.5 EBC (5%)
210 g/ 7.40 oz - Wheat Malt, Pale 3.9 EBC (4%)
760 g / 1.67 lbs - Grapefruit (Fruit) 0 EBC
^ Added during late fermentation in secondary.
Hops
Use the IBU value shown to adjust with your hops AA%
30 min - Centennial - 8.5% (23 IBU)
15 min - Centennial - 8.5% (5 IBU)
15 min - Amarillo - 9.2% (5 IBU)
15 min - Citra - 23.5% (5 IBU)
10 min - Amarillo - 9.2% (2 IBU)
10 min - Centennial - 8.5% (2 IBU)
10 min - Citra - 23.5% (3 IBU)
5 min - Amarillo - 9.2% (2 IBU)
5 min - Centennial - 8.5% (2 IBU)
5 min - Citra - 23.5% (3 IBU)
Hop Stand @ 80 °C / 176°F
15 min - Centennial - 8.5% (1 IBU)
15 min - Amarillo - 9.2% (1 IBU)
15 min - Citra - 23.5% (2 IBU)
Dry Hops - No need to reduce temperature
3 days - 25 g / 0.88 oz - Azacca
3 days - 25 g / 0.88 oz- Centennial
Miscellaneous
15 min - Boil - 0.76 items - Yeast Nutrients
1 pkg - Lallemand Voss Kveik
Fermentation Profile
Ale
35 °C - Min 7 days in the fermenter
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Cryogelular Homebrewing Product For Heating & Cooling
A multipurpose heating and cooling product for homebrewers.
Within this short video I show it in use and make mention of the various other ways that it can assist the average homebrewer.
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Solera Sour Beer Methods for HomeBrewers Foeder Guide Part 3
A guide to solera sour beer methods including a proven recipe.
Plenty of tips and tricks added in as per usual.
DO NOTE that this recipe is for 40L / 10.56 LQD Gallons.
Golden Sour Recipe
American-Style Sour Ale
Brewfather Link:- https://share.brewfather.app/MnNB6Wqy8TUqRr
Author: David Heath
Type: All Grain
IBU : 12 (Tinseth)
Colour : 7 EBC
Carbonation : 2.4 CO2-vol
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.043
Original Gravity : 1.049
Final Gravity : 1.011
Batch Size : 40 L / 10.56 US LQD GALLONS
Boil Time : 60 min
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.8%
Mash Efficiency: 79.6%
Mash Profile
High fermentability plus mash out
65 °C / 149°F - 60 min - Temperature
75 °C / 167°F - 10 min - Mash Out
Fermentables
5.208 kg / 11.48 lbs - Pilsner 3.8 EBC (60%)
2.17 kg / 4.78 lbs - Wheat (25%)
868 g / 1.91 lbs- Oats, Flaked 2 EBC (10%)
434 g / 0.95 lbs - Spelt 4.9 EBC (5%)
Hops
60 min - Saaz -
Adjust using your hops AA% to create 12 IBU
Miscellaneous
3 g / 0.10 oz WildBrew Helveticus Pitch
3 g / 0.10 oz WildBrew Sour Pitch
Yeast
2 pkg - Lallemand Voss Kveik
Fermentation Profile
Ale
35 °C / 95°F
For secondary the following can be used subject to taste
2 pkg - White Labs Brettanomyces Lambicus WLP653
1 pkg - White Labs Brettanomyces Claussenii
20-22°C (68°F - 71.6°F) for long term conditioning.
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