Out of Practice

Got around to brewing this week. Brewed up the Blackfeather stout. A little late. I normally brew this one in October. But we got it done. 

Sure seems like I’m out if practice though. Running around like my head cut off. But this is th first brew down stairs this year and the first time using the big mash tun in ove a year. 
But we had everything in control. And looks like it will be beer. 
Sure don’t like this tun.  It’s a 52 qt rectangle, and I just hate it. It don’t hold heat worth a crap and the efficientcy is bad. Mid 70s. I think it’s due to the major temp swings. 
So am looking into a round 10 gallon. 
Also doing a cider tomorrow. A 1/2 batch. 3 gallons cider, 2 lbs brown sugar and molasses. (Don’t know how much of that yet)
Glad to be back downstairs. Might be makin this permanent. 

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