Ruby Clone (10 Gallon Batch)

So just did forty gallons last saturday and am now getting around to posting. The new system works great, no big hangups but a couple of tweaks to make still. I can't wait til I can get the rest of my quick disconnects and finish my RIMS.

First batch of the day. This is made with 2 row instead of Pilsen like McMennies does. 2 Row is cheaper and I like it better. Raspberry will be added in secondary.

Ingredients-

Grain:
23 lbs 2 Row

Hops:
1.0 oz of Unknown Ricey smelling @ 60
1.0 oz of Unknown Ricey smelling @ 10

Yeast: Safale-05 American Ale

OG- 1.053

Basic IPA (10 Gallon Batch)

The grain on this is the same as the Burnt Mallow. Hops are different.

Ingredients-

Grain:
28 lbs 2 Row
2 lbs Crystal 40
1 lb Crystal 20
1 lb Munich

Hops:
2.0 oz CTZ @ 60
1.0 oz CTZ @ 45
3.0 oz Cascade @ 30
2.0 oz Cascade @ 15
2.0 oz Cascade @ 3

Yeast: Safale-04 English Ale

OG- 1.073

Pepperalia (10 Gallon Batch)

This was the third beer of the day. This beer I did previously and it was a recipe that Randy and I did last minute a while back. We had already done multiple batches that day and went to the home brew store and just started picking out grain. Then we added fresh pepperoncinis from my backyard and it ended up being my most favorite home brew I have ever done.

This time I decided I would do a very similar recipe. I used the same grains, different hops which I had on hand, and switched to Jalepenos instead of pepperoncinis.

Ingredients-

Grain:
20 lbs 2 Row
4 lbs Honey Malt
2 lbs Crystal 60L
2 lbs ESB Malt
2 lbs Vienna Malt

Hops:
2.0 oz CTZ @ 60
1.0 oz Cascade @ 30
1.0 oz Cascade @ 15

Jalepenos:
4 Whole Jalepenos @ 45
1 Broken Jalepenos @ 45

Yeast: 1/2 with Safale-04 English Ale, 1/2 with Safbrew T-58 Spicey/Peppery yeast

OG: I forgot to take on OG on this one but most of the other brew this day were pretty close to target. Target was 1.070 so probably somewhere around there.

Black Butte Clone (10 Gallon Batch)

As far as a clone the grain is pretty close, but I just made up the hops based on what I had on hand.

Ingredients-

Grain:
22 lbs 2 Row
1 lb Crystal 60L
1 lb Chocolate Malt
8 oz Black Patent

Hops:
1.0 oz CTZ @ 60
2.0 Cascade @ 10

Yeast: 1/2 was pitched with Safale-04 English Ale, 1/2 With Safale-05 American Ale

OG: I forgot to take on OG on this one but most of the other brew this day were pretty close to target. Target was 1.057 so probably somewhere around there.

07JAN2012- Brewing went great, this was the last batch. I was tired and forgot to do the OG, but oh well.

New System- Part 2.0

Keg conversion- Part 1

So last night I was able to drill holes and install the bulkheads and ballvalves into the kegs. They are now ready to brew with if need be, but they still need a couple of things.

My thermometers for the HLT and MLT are on the way and hopefully they will show up today. If they do I will install them tonight for Keg conversion Part 2. I really hope they do show up today so they will be ready for brewing tomorrow. Otherwise I will have to reach inside the kegs to see my temps.

After that the only thing left for the kegs will be a good polishing. That will be Keg conversion Part 3. This isn't necessary but I enjoy that type of work and the look it produces.

The next and most likely final portion of my new system build will be the construction and testing of my RIMS system. Some of the parts have already arrived, I am just waiting on a few electrical components for the build.

Below is the pic of my current progress....

New System- Part 1

So my new system build is underway. This system will be a two tier system instead of a three. This way I can brew in my enclosed front porch and leave the bulk of my system there even when I'm not brewing.

Pictured below is the frame of the system. It is built in two pieces. The lower tier holds the Mash/Lauter Tun(MLT) and the Boil Kettle. The upper tier holds the Hot Liquor Tank(HLT). The two tiers bolt together to maintain one single piece during brewing, yet can break down easily for transport if needed.

There are two 10 inch diameter banjo burners attached underneath the boil kettle and HLT. There is a chugger pump attached next to the connection between the tiers.

Coming up next will be the keg conversion.