Jumping Cat Brew #1 is in the history books. Only a couple game day audibles on the recipe:
- Added 6g of FWH (el dorado). Probably won't even notice.
- Forgot to update the recipe to extract... wah wah.
So I changed the recipe to extract because I didn't want to sit in the cold all day! So the 2-row was subbed out for 3lbs of extra light, which went in right away, and 6lbs of light which was a late addition. How late? Flameout late.
As usual, tossed in a campden tab and whirlfloc. This was my first time using fermcap-s - interesting stuff. Had a decent rolling boil and never once did it threaten a boil-over. So I think fermcap may get a permanent slot on the roster.
In the end, the IBUs were a little higher (56 IBU) and the OG is um... 1.085 - significantly higher than expected. I think my boil off was more than I originally calculated, but hey it's a new pot. I'm not familiar with all it's nuances!
Pitched the whole 1.7L starter into the bucket and about 12 hours later the engine is chugging along nicely. Tonight I'll pop the lid and go "open fermentation" to avoid a clogged three-piece airlock and a blown-off lid.
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