Tag Archives: brew day

And done. As always, I’ve made the best wort I can and now must trust in the yeast. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

A bit of oxygen gives the yeast a nice boost and I will take every advantage for a healthy, thorough ferment. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

The hoppy, sludgy aftermath. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

And a substantial whirlpool charge of EKG, Cluster and Fuggles. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

A small aroma charge near the end of the boil, EKG and Cluster. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

There it is. Now I get to pause for a moment to eat and rest before preparing the hop jacket, chiller and fermenter. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

This much until boiling. Still ahead of schedule. Finishing early will be a nice bonus. #brewday #homebrewing #bestbitter

Looking and smelling great. About halfway there and then on to the boil.

Slightly off target, probably due to the slight mistake in water salts, despite a quick correction. SG of first runnings was spot on, though, so all is well.

Kettle ready and anticipating the first runnings from the mash tun. A little ahead on gear prep which is a good place to be.