Recent content by dongtokes

Wow, you guys are full of questions about my question, but seem to avoid actually answering the question. Why can't you assume I enjoy an unfiltered, 20% abv, carbonated drink?

Well, the thing about turbo yeast is that it has nutrients added, a sort of fortified yeast. I don't want to talk about distillation, just fermentation. I'm fairly certain I'm not underage, but thanks for the concern.

Wow, that was pretty cool. I went ahead and sealed it with the DAP 100% silicon. I guess I'll just break the seal to clean it when the time comes, or I may just leave the hole and call it good.

lol, trust me, I did. Not a tight enough fit for me.

My understanding of the airlock is that it allows for the CO2 to escape, and nothing harmful (bacteria, etc) can get in. So you are saying that it's not necessary?

I pitched my turbo yeast yesterday, I followed the directions on the package closely despite my wanting to hydrate the yeast prior to pitching. I can see bubbles rising, but I don't see much activity in the airlock. I figure the fermentation would be quite active as it claims to be able to...

Of sugar in water...

I was in the process of dissolving 13 pounds of sugar in two one gallon batches when I accidentally let one of the pots get to a rolling boil. Is this okay? Might some of the sugars have been destroyed? I didn't get an actual reading of the temp, but it was ROLLING, though for only about ten...

Can it be had at home depot or the likes?

I would use the rubber stopper, but I had a hard time cutting a clean circle big enough for it to fit. I had a much easier time melting a hole through the lid with a hot metal rod big enough for just the end of the airlock to fit.

I have a 5 gallon HDPE food grade bucket and I'm wanting to afix an air lock to the lid. What type of sealant should I use? to make sure the hole I plug the air lock into is air tight?

Thank you! Is there a yeast you think would be best to use for this?

Thanks, yes I'm in Portland. I was half looking for a recipe that would resemble the OPA which I could tweek if necessary, and half looking for specific ideas for malts and hops that would be good to start with when I try it myself.

Hello all, I wanted to ask for everyone's opinion on this. One of my go-to store bought beers is Oregon Pale Ale from a place called Deception Brewing Company, and I want to try my best at recreating it, or something like it. Here is the description that comes straight from their website...

I am very curious about this beer. What are some of it's characteristics? What does it taste like? Excuse me for my lack of knowlege, but I'm just getting started with homebrewing.