Recent content by captainkirk83

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I'll give brewtarget a try. If I don't like that I will probably pay for brewers friend subscription for computer. I've used that before and know the interface.

I should have clarified that I'm not trying to use these alone. Just trying to figure out how to work them into use.

Looking for some help picking out brewing software. I use all grain brew in a bag for 5 gallon batches. I need something to help with recipe formulation, ibu and such. I don't mind buying but free is always nice too. Pc user but also have iPhone

I have 1 oz of 4.4 AAU hops labeled experimental that I have no idea what to do with. These were picked up by a friend who was at the time selling to craft brewers at a convention. Any ideas? Recommendations?

I brewed over 10 batches on my electric stove with no problems without false bottom. I still use 5 gallon paint strainer bags.

I'm prettier sure most BMC products don't have any hops in them. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

What strength line do I need for my hops. I have some rated for 25 lbs. is that strong enough? What do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I saved a 6 gal ale pale with spigot along with a bench capper and hydrometer from someone's trash. Stuff looks like its never been used. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I'll take miller high life over fortune 8 days a week. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

How did the first year's harvest turn out. What are the plans for 2014?

5 gal munich perle smash 58728

It was washed and sanitized with star San but maybe I was in too much of a hurry. The fermenter is a mr beer keg so it's about half full. I don't think the lid is as tight as a real airlock so who knows. I'm just glad the full size batch looks good.

I think looks cool too. Luckily it's just a small partigyle from a 5 gallon batch that looks fine. I used a prior slurry of yeast and small amount of table sugar so either of those are the probable source of infection.

I took this picture tonight. It is 1.5 gal smash experiment using us-05. This doesn't look normal.

I started with 2 gal mr beer size and still use it some but five gallons will go quick.