Recent content by bcwray

I didn't strain the hops. I read in several topics on this board that it didn't matter if you strain before fermenting. Correct me if I'm wrong, I have no idea about any of this.

I let it hydrate for about 10 to 20 minutes. So cold water is better for the yeast? What do you mean by fermentables?

I boiled the water and let it cool (probably not enough) before adding the yeast. What temp would you recommend for using when i re-pitch?

I have just brewed my first batch. I am concerned that the brew looks the same now (48 hours in) as it did when I shortly after I poured it into the carboy. I am concerned that maybe the yeast didnt work properly. I used dry yeast and was told to put it in a cup of 90 degree water before...

I recently purchased an aluminum tamale steamer like the previous poster mentioned. I am trying to oxidize it before brewing. The first time I boiled water in it I only filled it up about 2 inchs. After this boil the bottom 2 inchs got a brownish tone. So I tried filling it up nearly to the...