I’ve leveled up my espresso game. I just made my own brew water from distilled water and the same minerals I use for homebrewing. I can’t say I can taste the difference though. But at least the espresso machine won’t need to be descaled as often.

I’m going to try different water recipes as well, maybe others will improve the taste.

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We have Kräusen.

So far, WHC Lab Farmhouse Vibes works as expected. Doesn't smell as alluring as Fermentis T-58 or Lallemand Abbayé though.

Those are some serious yeast connaisseur problems… 😅

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This is what we like to see on the next day 😊 Fermentation with S-04 @~19°C is moving fast as always. Let's see if the final product comes out like last time. #homebrewing #beersofmastodon

And the beer is in the fermenter. The S-04 did a great job last time, it's time to let the yeasty boys cook.

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Well the pre-boil gravity seems to be a measuring error 😑 post-boil is 1.048. At least it's the same as last time. #homebrewing #beersofmastodon
You all have that one flimsy card board box labeled with sharpy, in which you keep all your #brewing equipment too small for a dedicated box, don't you? #homebrewing #beersofmastodon
Boil, baby, boil! #homebrewing #beersofmastodon

Preboil gravity is 1.051, compared to last times 1.046. The main difference this time is the double crush. We're quite happy so far.

Edit: We even have two more liters of Wort. Double crushing really makes you get more out of the grain I suppose.

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Ten minutes extra and the iodine is satisfied. Time to drain the grain. #Homebrewing #Beer #beersofmastodon
The recipe says the mash should be over, but the iodine told us, to give it a few more minutes. #homebrewing