First homebrew Zombie Dust Clone too ambitious?

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  1. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
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    I sometimes hire my nephew to do the cleaning when it's all over. That way I can have a bomber and a growler and a 750, and my junk is also clean come morning. :grinning:
     
    #61 AlCaponeJunior, Jan 31, 2014
  2. kristougher

    kristougher Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2013 North Carolina

    my exact problem from my last brew day, haha
     
    #62 kristougher, Jan 31, 2014
  3. ryane

    ryane Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2007 Washington

    I hope the junk getting cleaned is your homebrewing equipment.......:astonished:
     
    #63 ryane, Jan 31, 2014
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  4. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Going to use moderation but we will be drinking some ales that feature the citra hops and another friends home brew. I can't wait!

    Cheers to everyone for all the good advice (well I think its good) and comments. Looking forward to being able to contribute to this forum.
     
    #64 GetMeAnIPA, Jan 31, 2014
  5. Sudsday

    Sudsday Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2013 Texas

    How'd brew day go? Any tips?

    Was thinking about doing a Zombie Dust clone for my first solo go 'round.
     
    #65 Sudsday, Mar 17, 2014
  6. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Brew say went smooth and the beer turned out good. It's no zombie dust but for a first brew I can't complain. I posted a 2nd thread about the end results.

    I followed what people said above but the biggest tips are:

    1) have a plan and map out the process. I referred back to the steps to ensure I didn't miss anything and made sure I hit the right times and temps

    2) have potential plan b's available such as if my wort isn't cooling fast enough what else can I do?

    3) use a spray bottle filled with star san as well as a bucket.

    4) make sure you pitch at the right temp.

    5) have a good place for fermentation.

    6) have fun!! But drink too much.

    Yeast care and good sanitation are probably the two most important factors.

    Cheers!
     
    #66 GetMeAnIPA, Mar 17, 2014
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  7. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I like tip #6. :wink:
     
    #67 PapaGoose03, Mar 17, 2014
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  8. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Haha! Looks like I drank too much.
     
    #68 GetMeAnIPA, Mar 17, 2014
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  9. atomeyes

    atomeyes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Canada (ON)

    late hop additions, dude. try it. you may like it.
     
    #69 atomeyes, Mar 17, 2014
  10. ryane

    ryane Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2007 Washington

    little bit of an old thread but I'll bite,

    I do late additions and they are great, but my comment was in reference to trying to make an IPA with a partial boil, good luck getting IBU's even with late additions with a concentrated boil......
     
    #70 ryane, Mar 18, 2014
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