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Donnie- Your question about doughing in at 144 got me wondering. So I've been trying to find my sources on line and I can't. The closest I can find is from Braukaiser's discussion of gelatinization...and I'm pretty sure I misread or misunderstood that article. I could also swear Palmer's recipe's al...

Roller mill: Old, 2 roller variety...has no settings, but is adjustable. You just can't tell from crush to crush what the setting was. Also, the rollersw don't appear to be exactly parallel. I need Santa to fix this issue... I always dough in at 140-144, per Palmer (I think...now you make me wonder)...

OK, so I brewed the Dunkelweizen today. I think I need some instruction with ProMash (or just simple math...), cause I'm having trouble hitting the OG's, lately. Today I reversed my recent trend of going too high by getting 1.052 (target was 1.056). The mash seemed to go fine, doughed in at 144 for ...

Bring it on!

That's great feedback, Bill, I do appreciate it. Given that I don't have some of the malts you suggest, and I'm not in the mood to drive across town for a few pounds of malt, I'll probably just cut the caramunich and carafa in half this time. Then, next time I make one (Jan/Feb), I'll use the dark w...

Thanks Bill. Funny thing, the recipe I have (and used years ago, last time I made a Dunkelweizen) is very similar to this one. I seriously doubt that's a coincidence...must have found it on the web some years ago. But...there ARE some differences that I think are minor...and I'd like some opinions b...

Hey Bill. I need your help. Santa is bringing me Jamil's book for Christmas, but she's being a hard ass and won't let me look at his Dunkel Weizen recipe until 12/25. What kinda Christmas spirit is THAT? I plan to make a dunkel weizen this weekend, and am no longer satisfied with my recipe. Anyway, ...

Yes, the BJ's in Lewisville does have an enclosed patio area to the left as you walk in. They use it for restaraunt seating, so I don't know if they'd be willing to dedicate it to us, but it's worth asking, if anyone other than me and Cody want a Lewisville meeting, that is. If not, we'll just have ...

No, BJ's has no meeting room, unless it's really well hidden. Big Buck's (or whatever it's called now...) is just a couple miles up 121 from BJ's!

Chris

Like Cameron, I have all my carboys marked with thin strips of duct tape at 1 through 5 gallons. Been on them for nearly 2 years. I also have a fermometer on each carboy. Now those don't seem to last as long as duct tape (ok, what DOES?), but I can't imagine fermenting without one. It's really the o...

Sorry I missed this exchange at the party...I was interested in what others thought, and in how the beer tasted. But I'm not surprised you got some helpful feedback. We have some really talented, knowledgable, and time generous brewers in this club.

Chris

Hey Dave. I've never had a chalky flavor in my beers, thank goodness, but I think it's WAY too soon for you to start worrying. With a holiday stout (presumably relatively high gravity) and spices to boot, I would recommend you let it sit in the primary for at least 3 weeks, then age it another coupl...

I think you're right...would anyone be interested in trying Big Buck's Brewery in Grapevine? It's an enourmous building, so they may have space. I've not tried their beers in a long time, but they used to have some reasonably good ones. If there IS any interest, I'd be glad to contact them regarding...

For purely selfish reasons, I'd sure like you to hold a meeting in the Lewisville area...maybe BJ's. I'd like to attend the meetings but it's just too much driving for me (on top of 1.5 hours going to and from work...).

You guys put on a good party last night. Enjoyed it.

Chris

Twisted Pine is on Walnut Street, just east of 28th street, in a small warehouse. Great atmosphere (lots of dogs!) and beers! All 20 of them! The one we did not like is the Draft House. Naturally, it was next door to our hotel...on 13th Street. Another which was our second least favorite was The Bou...