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Finally reached boiling. Getting a solid, roiling action, key to effective protein coagulation which leads to a clearer, more stable beer.

First runnings came in a little lower than I’d like but the volume was greater than expected. We’ll see where the whole volume comes out.

Vorlauf looking great. Good color, very clear and running easily.

The star of this recipe, Belma from the awesome family at @hopsdirect. It imparts a wonderful strawberry flavor, perfect for the jammie part of this beer’s inspiration.

The mini mash lets me predict the pH of the main mash and adjust before starting so pH is ideal for starch degradation.

I combine a quart of brewing liquor with all the salts added with a proportion of grain that matches the ratio of the full batch, stir, cover and let stand for ten minutes.

Meanwhile I prepare a mini-mash.

Waiting for mash liquor to reach strike temperature before doughing in.

With a three stage carbon filter on the cellar faucet, collecting brewing liquor is also a snap.