tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.comments2010-09-25T10:49:05.970-05:00nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-12519334818836925382010-09-25T10:49:05.970-05:002010-09-25T10:49:05.970-05:00Sorry for the late response to this, I&#39;ve been busy and not paying attention to comments. Thanks for the comments about the blog, I don&#39;t get much traffic so I tend to miss them. <br /><br />As for the Belgian IPA I made, I don&#39;t remember what I did as far as a grain to water ratio. Now I usually do a 1.2 water/grain which gives me around 70-73% mash efficiency. Ive used more and less but 1.2 usually gives me what I am looking for.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other questions.nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-29147786399648707462010-09-08T09:42:21.134-05:002010-09-08T09:42:21.134-05:00Hey Nick-<br /><br />I dig your blog. I&#39;m gonna brew your Belgian IPA recipe and had a quick question. What was your liquor to grain ratio? Also, anything you would have done different? Thanks man!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AlstonLarry Balboahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120443528599053404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-10607838025534743532010-05-24T14:35:36.194-05:002010-05-24T14:35:36.194-05:00Yeah I really think the same thing is happening to me. I know it usually changes on a month to month basis. I have just always heard to never use it the 5.2 buffer, I&#39;ve never asked why though. I guess it would always give you a good PH to start from though. I might have to give it a shot and see. I do know that my Smoked Porter and Weizenbock both turned out better than expected due to adjusting for SRM and PH.nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-12171797031253796332010-05-18T11:27:23.886-05:002010-05-18T11:27:23.886-05:00If you are unable to attain a good water report or your water supply is changed all the time I would recommend five star pH 5.2 buffer. Here in Denver water is mixed between 3 reservoirs and the mix is different at different times of the year. So even if I send my water out to get a report it is going to be different a month later. The buffer sets your mash water at 5.2 so the mash is locked in...If I want to replicate water I will use the Palmer spreadsheet and us RO water.Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164491778482912043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-65591261211827581782010-05-14T10:54:58.583-05:002010-05-14T10:54:58.583-05:00Yeah I have a buddy who is going to help me smoke some of the Munich this weekend so I can hopefully get this done in time for the Final round. Thanks for dropping by and I have book marked your blog. Good luck to you!nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-13586616705599529632010-05-13T11:45:23.236-05:002010-05-13T11:45:23.236-05:00I had 2 beers pass to the next round a Pale Ale and an Old Ale...both with scores of 32 but they didn&#39;t place. Sucks you have to brew it again. I am lucky enough to have extra bottles. I will be posting the recipes at http://alestolagers.blogspot.com sometime down the road.Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164491778482912043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-38306518389623966052009-08-17T08:16:08.767-05:002009-08-17T08:16:08.767-05:00Thanks I found some at Fresh Market, Whole Foods didnt have any. I have had Caipirinhas before and love them. Never had it with Muscavado but will use it next time when I make some. I love the Molasses flavor it gives.nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-72152641947367166582009-08-13T12:42:16.770-05:002009-08-13T12:42:16.770-05:00I think I&#39;ve bought my Muscovado sugar at Fresh Market, but they probably have it at Whole Foods as well. It&#39;s not too cheap, so I hope you don&#39;t need a lot.<br /><br />I use it to make Brazilian Caipirinhas: Cachaça (kind of like rum, but more strongly flavored) with Muscovado sugar and lime. Good stuff.Zach Garnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10390518832683794142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-25983589664318057702009-05-28T21:56:59.836-05:002009-05-28T21:56:59.836-05:00Awesome thanks! Ill check yours out as well. After reading my score card I have no idea how I got 3rd, but I'm glad I did.nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-77766412492728082902009-05-20T12:44:27.014-05:002009-05-20T12:44:27.014-05:00hey congrats! on both! check out my beer blog! Scott Hedeen!Burnt Hickory Breweryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04337042034654386036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-41195566938579966272008-10-21T15:05:00.000-05:002008-10-21T15:05:00.000-05:00Cool...would love to try it.tophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09125149371650334032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-75956464073070453852008-10-21T12:40:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:40:00.000-05:00Extremely good man. So much so that I am almost out of it. I plan on brewing it again by the end of the year I hope. The beer was around 100 IBU's which would make it very bitter, but the honey counter acts that and leaves a slight sweet, citrus flavor in your mouth. Next time I make it I'll let you know.nhudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12425686348496814600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054632815161025565.post-76896239401603825532008-10-21T11:12:00.000-05:002008-10-21T11:12:00.000-05:00Sounds very similar to Bell's Hopslam which is an incredible beer...how did this turn out?tophhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09125149371650334032noreply@blogger.com