Recent content by clblittle

So I put a big batch of my IPA in the kegerator to cool and carb. It was 36 degrees. Checked it a day later to find that it stopped cooling and needs a pretty expensive repair (leaking coil). I have since finished the forced carb I started (warm) using the zahm chart and am ready to get this...

It official: Porter is back up. Guess I need to get myself some aeration equipment. A problem solved and an excuse to get a new toy. :D

Well, I "shook" up the porter and see a little bit of activity this morning in the airlock. Ive got my fingers crossed that it is going to get going again. Seriously hoping it isnt just out-gassing the air I shook into it. On the WIT, if it doesn't move in a week or so I am just going to live...

I always use multiple thermometers: One on my brew kettle for heating mash water, a digital food thermometer, and a candy/deep fry old school thermo. They all match on another within about 3-4 degrees consistently. These are definitely not through, tasting them leaves little to no trace of...

Yes, put it in some water for a 1.000 right away.

Ok, so I went to bottle my porter this afternoon and found that it was stuck at 1.030 after 40+ days. What a disappointment. Never having this problem, I already had it in the bottling bucket ready to go and had to transfer it back into the fermenter to see if I can get anything to happen again...

I figured that would be a malt monster. I am very new to trying to do my own recipes, so you guys' input is greatly appreciated. Here is where I am at now: Recipe: Christmas Ale 2012 Style: American Brown Ale TYPE: All Grain Taste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications...

So, im starting to think about doing my 2012 Holiday ale. Last year it was a kit from the local brew store and a good one. I wrote this from scratch and am unsure of it, so any input is very much appreciated. Recipe: Christmas Ale 2012 Style: American Brown Ale TYPE: All Grain Taste...

Thanks everyone! Helpful as always!

So I put a 5gal batch of IPA on tap. Its a mighty strong one coming in about 8%. I discovered one unsuspecting work night (morning really) that I don't need something that strong on tap around here and now would rather have it bottled... I know that I cant just go straight from the keg to...

I got mine with garden hose fittings for the water side, 1/2 male NPT for the wort side. Then went ahead and put some quick connectors from bargain fittings on it. Couldnt be happier with it. Like I said earlier I returned one, it was garden hose on the water side and hose barbs on the wort...

Just finished a brew with my new 30 plate chiller from Duda Diesel. I was absolutely the worst customer ever (changing my order twice, and returning once) because of poor planning on my part. However I received the B323A 30Plate and just finished a batch. I simply cannot explain how awesome...

Thanks for the reply, Yooper. I have made a few changes (based on what I have available). Going to brew it this weekend. 11 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) Bel (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 88.0 % 8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L (80.0 SRM) Grain...

My first post here, my third all-grain brew. Also my first stab at a recipe without completely copying or cloning anything. Im trying to develop a house IPA to keep on tap... Wondering what everyones thoughts are on the following: Recipe: House IPA #1 Style: American IPA TYPE: All Grain...