Recent content by erikhillard

Thanks ramey70, hadn't even considered the sound of a commercial unit compared to a consumer model. That may be a problem in our household. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks.. I agree that its definitely on the high priced end for a kegerator. But if I can get for around $500 I think its a good deal for a quality piece of equipment. And I could use it to hold one keg and start playing around with lagers.

Going to look at a Beverage-Air BM-23 Keg Refrigerator - Stainless Steel tomorrow. Guy has one for sale and is asking $800 obo. Comes with two C02 tanks. This model is listed for $1800 online...

I'm going to bottle it. SG is still 1.022. Beer tastes fine. Erik Hillard York Blvd Home Brew Los Angeles CA

Ok.. thanks Revvy.. correct me if I'm wrong, but if the SG is pretty much the same in a day or two then the beer is ready for bottling.

Specific gravity reads 1.022 The Northern Brewer instruction sheet reads Original Gravity at 1.062. I didn't take a reading after brewing the wort. I know I need to start doing this stuff but I guess I haven't fully understood the readings and the reasoning behind them. Looks like I will...

Hmm.. it has been a bit colder than normal here in Los Angeles the past few months. Fermentor probably was below 65 at times.. Maybe it was stuck.. First time I've been in this situation. I will pull out the hydrometer and post the results. THANKS.

New behavior for me on this batch.. Peat Smoked Porter extract kit from Northern Brewer. 7 weeks since brew date. Was transfered to secondary probably 3-4 weeks ago. Fermentor has been in my basement the entire time with a temp around 60-70. Bottling time. I'm a week or two later than...

"Quaffer" you've done a great job here. I'm quite impressed and am really considering doing a chest conversion with a black freezer. Yours looks very nice. Thanks for all the photos. I'll definitely come back and look closely at your details again when I closer to building. I do wish there...