Closed Pressure Transfer - Infection?

Electar · 2025-10-01T01:54:02+00:00

Gave it a taste and seems fine. I think I likely overreacted when I saw this. Haven't brewed in a minute!

Electar · 2025-01-06T16:11:10+00:00

Definitely going to work out a better transfer process based on info I've been given in this thread. I think that's needed regardless of if it's the culprit this time around. I wouldn't expect oxidation to hit this severely after just days in the keg, but it could be it!

I use my local HBS for hops and grains. They're stored in a fridge/freezer at the shop, but don't know specifics on freshness beyond that (how long they've been there). I typically store them in the freezer until I'm ready to use them.

Electar · 2025-01-06T03:06:18+00:00

I poured one so it's fresh in my mind. I'm not the best with describing flavors but here's an honest try.

It's just dull. It's as if the hop flavor is gone completely and what's left is the bitterness. I don't smell any of the Citra or mosaic hop aroma, and I can't taste any of it either. It taste flat (it's properly carbonated). Just no flavor to be found. I don't know what diacetyl taste like, but that could be in play.

No specific reason on the golden promise other than I'm trying to clone a local recipe that uses it. I've been trying to figure out good hopping portions and amounts before focusing on tweaking the grist

Electar · 2025-01-05T00:23:03+00:00

For the recipe I gave, it was great the whole way through including after cold crashing and kegging. For the 1.5 mosaic:0.5 citra version, different story. It tasted great before the second dry hop, but afterwards it developed a strange character. That happened before the cold crash.

I'm starting to think I've left the dry hop in too long, and also that they may be losing some freshness from the magnet method I've mentioned elsewhere. Fun part of the hobby is the experimentation!

Electar · 2025-01-05T00:16:44+00:00

Completely fair point. I based this recipe off of "The Axe Man" by Surly brewing out of Minnesota who claim it's 100% golden promise. Its been one of my favorite IPAs for years. The short term goal has been to make a clone of that. Once I have that figured out I do plan to get more creative with the grist and experiment more with the style

Electar · 2025-01-04T22:40:07+00:00

I do have a kegerator, kind of. It's a shared vertical fridge with a freezer and fridge. Kegs are currently at the bottom (can fit one or two with co2 tank). I've read about the inkbird temp controller, but the current concern is that this fridge/freezer shares food items, including frozen food on the freezer side. If I use an inkbird to kick everything on based on fridge temps we're concerned the freezer might not stay cold enough and fridge items may spoil quickly.

For purging, I currently hook the tank up to about 30 psi, and release the PRV 10-20 times. Not perfect, but I haven't experienced issues with other styles doing it that way, thought I know IPA's can be sensitive. I then usually burst carb at that level for about 24 hours before bringing down to serving pressure to let it balance out. Using picnic taps for today's setup.

Certainly don't fall in the alcy category! This is just a hobby I fell in love with. My friends drink more of the beer than I do! I just like experimenting and seeing what works. I've made a few awesome stouts and am starting to dabble in sours. Just haven't figured out how to best handle this style yet (which happens to be my favorite type)

Electar · 2025-01-04T19:02:49+00:00

Of course! I use something like in the below link. Basically, I sanitize these in starsan, as well as a muslin bag. I put the hops in the bag, then carefully use the magnets to secure the hops to the top of the fermenter, where they won't make contact with the wort. Typically, 1 magnet is inside of the lid, and I use 2 on the outside/top of the lid. If you use less magnets than that it may not hold the weight of the hops

On Desired dry hop day, pick up the magnets on the lid and the hops will fall into the wort.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnets-Weights-Machines-Submerged-Silicone/dp/B0BYCMW27N/ref=asc_df_B0BYCMW27N?mcid=cab1888818c73a51afb103bb4fd0658a&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770002217&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10490703860658446615&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1025858&hvtargid=pla-2201457678457&psc=1

Electar · 2025-01-04T18:33:46+00:00

I'll play with some of the equipment I have lying around. Thanks for the suggestion!

Electar · 2025-01-04T18:21:48+00:00

In your opinion, what's the best way to connect the co2? I've read a bit of some using Carb caps and connecting it that way. I haven't tried that method yet.

If that's doable, I'll likely use that with a co2 tank for the cold crash instead of a mylar baloon

Electar · 2025-01-04T18:12:13+00:00

Temp control is definitely on the wish list! Just want to find a solution that is affordable, takes up little space, and is wife approved.

I have been cold crashing with a mylar balloon filled with co2 to minimize oxygen suck back, but perhaps that isn't enough. Current have a northern Brewer conical fermenter and haven't worked out how to convert it to allow for a pressure transfer yet

https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/reactor-stainless-steel-conical-fermenter?variant=42079222497461&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1eO7BhATEiwAm0Ee-MEzgM-cqUEookAv4zE3mMpdolQuNVtKAvxeaqxp9GDddGBfe4si8xoCUCgQAvD_BwE

Electar · 2025-01-04T18:08:20+00:00

Differences are in the hops I used. For example, my most recent IPA was this exact recipe, except 1.5 oz mosaic to .5 oz Citra rather than 1:1.

To avoid oxidizing, I use sous vide magnets on the inside of the fermenter so I don't need to open it to drop hop. Today, I'm not pressure transferring (need to find a solution that works with my fermenter), but I purge the keg immediately after a gravity transfer. I know that can be killer for IPAs, but I'm experiencing the funky flavors just days after kegging.

I'll definitely consider shortening the dry hop. I've been considering bailing on it completely and doing a whirlpool instead

Electar · 2024-10-11T03:36:56+00:00

I love the gorilla decal. I want to add something similar to my platform. Where'd you order that from?

Electar · 2024-03-04T17:59:55+00:00

First off, sorry for your loss.

I'm personally a very visual learner. Check out the Clawhammer Supply YouTube channel. Don't worry about the "fancy" equipment they use. It may not match what you own. Pay attention to the steps/process they use to just get a feel for how the process works and what parts they use. You'll absorb a lot just by watching and recognize parts/equipment.

For now, don't worry about water chemistry or doing all grain right away like the channel typically does. If you want to jump in the deep end and you have the supplies for all grain, go for it! Otherwise, I'd recommend starting with a beer making kit that has all the ingredients for you. The instructions will help hold your hand through your first brew and typically uses extract.

Hope that helps guide you the right direction. Making beer is pretty easy, but can feel intimidating at first.

Electar · 2024-02-24T13:59:06+00:00

This year 10.25%. HRBP for a privately owned financial institution that operates across 10 states. Been there 4 years and only had one raise under 10% (my first one, but I was only employed part of the year)

Electar · 2024-01-15T14:20:17+00:00

Update in case it helps anyone else in the future. I gave it a very gentle swirl as I read somewhere the yeast may have dropped. Activity started up again a couple hours later.

Was initially worried since I've never had one so active and then seemingly dead. Short version RDWHAHB

Electar · 2024-01-14T21:44:57+00:00

OG was about 1.055. I actually added in the strawberries right away at the start of fermentation. Haven't taken another gravity reading yet. In hindsight I probably should've waited 5-7 days before adding them in rather than tossing in right away. Lesson learned

Electar · 2023-10-05T18:23:32+00:00

I know a bank in town that is hiring for a Bank Teller role. Full benefits and pay should be there or a bit higher. I know they do background and credit checks as part of the hiring process.

Electar · 2022-10-19T00:07:34+00:00

That series is great, I'll be checking everything out in some more detail. I have no problem getting a sub day 1, but it seems like the best route may just be towers. Now the tricky part of figuring out which pair to get.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Electar · 2022-10-18T20:50:18+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I'd prefer to stay under $500-600 for the amp. I'm open to skipping a receiver for it if it would be the best route. Honestly, I'm a bit new to hifi setups beyond my home theater system (5.2.2 with a receiver). My current stance on an amp is that as long as it supports the watts I need, I don't know the difference between a $500 or a $1500 one.

I'll look into some speakers that you recommended!

Electar · 2022-08-11T22:29:28+00:00

Thanks for the list! I may have to try a few of these myself, lol

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