And it's #Brewday. We're doing the same "Bavarian IPA" like half a year ago, to test if we can get a consistent result. If we do, we might use the recipe as basis for another attempt at a milkshake IPA.

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If you want to get into #Homebrewing, be advised: 50% of the work is cleaning your equipment *scrubs kettle*
Grain is double crushed. We are actually already at the first rest as I post this picture. #homebrewing
The recipe says the mash should be over, but the iodine told us, to give it a few more minutes. #homebrewing
Ten minutes extra and the iodine is satisfied. Time to drain the grain. #Homebrewing #Beer #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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Boil, baby, boil! #homebrewing #beersofmastodon
Well the pre-boil gravity seems to be a measuring error πŸ˜‘ post-boil is 1.048. At least it's the same as 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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I assume the rinse water is canned and sold as β€žBud Liteβ€œ?

@Saupreiss I tried to sell it as that, but the company said it's to strong.
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Very true. Our utility room is currently full of part-cleaned gear from Tuesday when I was in there brewing an American porter....
@AndiPopp *Puts on gloves because those chalk stains in the kettle are about to meet their vinegary death* πŸ˜†
@AndiPopp I mean, what's the common refrain, "If you love cleaning, you'll like brewing"? πŸ˜‰
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Yeah, when someone asks about homebrewing I ask if they like doing dishes.