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And here it is down in the basement, in the fermenter. I'm typing this 24 hours after boil and we've got crazy bubbles going on in the fermenter. It's the perfect temp down here at 69 degrees. Not too cool, not too hot.
The "head" will do some cool things when chilling. Chemistry at work!
Here is the chill station, just a few feet away. Gotta get it cooled down as quickly as possible to combat exposure.
Enjoying the process! IPA, meet your cousin Imperial Stout.
The boil takes about an hour, so I had some time to take a couple shots... Here is my IPA in all it's glory being imbibed while we're brewing the next batch.It's a rule, you have to drink a homebrew when brewing the next batch.
Another view of the "halved" boil.
Here is a very interesting part of the boil. The froth on top will pick a "side" of your pot to rest. This works in your favor, as the portion that's actually bubbling needs an open top for steam to escape. Not paying attention to the froth forming will absolutely lead to a boil over. moving the froth around, lowering heat and removing from heat will combat boil over.
The hop bag (nugget hops) has been added in and we're raising back up to boil.
Raised temp to a boil, removed from heat and added LME... Here' s a tip for anyone taking notes... Start with a very slow increase on stovetop heat when following instructions. Too fast and you'll burn your sugars and/or LME.
After steeping for about 30 mins...
Here is the view of the LME in the bucket with the label for anyone's reference that might need it.
Watching the black grain's "essence" integrate into the water was cool to watch. Trippy movement in there. Looked like cream/coffee...
Steeping the specialty grains as normal.
Here, I was transferring 5 gallons sanitized water from bucket to carboy so I could mark the 5 gallon level on the glass. Turns out I have a carboy best suited for secondary fermentation. For the time being, I'm gonna use the Northern Brewer bucket as my primary.
Imperial Stout! Listermann's. They're a brewing supply company down in Cincinnati, Dana Avenue exit. Coincidentally, just 1 exit away from my bro-in-law's place. Very friendly, very cool! This is a place that you can buy kits directly from where they're made. The joint that's here in Columbus order's theirs from a place just like this. Listermann's has more of an authentic, personal feel to it.
The LME (Liquid Malt Extract) came out of a big ass tapped vat. Very surprising to see! I'd recommend a trip down there for any homebrewer.
Another view of the "halved" boil.
Here is a very interesting part of the boil. The froth on top will pick a "side" of your pot to rest. This works in your favor, as the portion that's actually bubbling needs an open top for steam to escape. Not paying attention to the froth forming will absolutely lead to a boil over. moving the froth around, lowering heat and removing from heat will combat boil over.
The hop bag (nugget hops) has been added in and we're raising back up to boil.
Raised temp to a boil, removed from heat and added LME... Here' s a tip for anyone taking notes... Start with a very slow increase on stovetop heat when following instructions. Too fast and you'll burn your sugars and/or LME.
After steeping for about 30 mins...
Here is the view of the LME in the bucket with the label for anyone's reference that might need it.
Watching the black grain's "essence" integrate into the water was cool to watch. Trippy movement in there. Looked like cream/coffee...
Steeping the specialty grains as normal.
Here, I was transferring 5 gallons sanitized water from bucket to carboy so I could mark the 5 gallon level on the glass. Turns out I have a carboy best suited for secondary fermentation. For the time being, I'm gonna use the Northern Brewer bucket as my primary.
Imperial Stout! Listermann's. They're a brewing supply company down in Cincinnati, Dana Avenue exit. Coincidentally, just 1 exit away from my bro-in-law's place. Very friendly, very cool! This is a place that you can buy kits directly from where they're made. The joint that's here in Columbus order's theirs from a place just like this. Listermann's has more of an authentic, personal feel to it.
Will certainly come away with a T-Shirt next time.
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