Recent content by esorkered

Where'd you find the recipe? I'd be interested in seeing it.

I was planning on a letting it finish dry and then back sweetening, followed by bottle carbing. I have a hyrdometer, but was just intereted in estimating the OG before getting started. I think I will just buy extra supplies, so I can adjust the recipe as I'm mixing everything if I decide I...

I want to start my first batch of cider this weekend but have a few questions. Here's the tentative plan: 2.5 Gallons of apple juice 2 cans of frozen apple juice concentrate 2 lbs dark brown sugar White Labs Super High Gravity yeast (WLP099) 1 cup of splenda to back sweeten 1/4 cup of...

I only used one vial in 1.5L. Will it just take longer or will I need to add more yeast?

I started a russian imperial stout a week ago. The original gravity was 1.087. I used White Labs San Deigo Super Yeast, which is supposed to be a very fast fermenting yeast, and did a 1.5L starter. I just checked the gravity and its around 1.033. I'm thinking this might be a bit high. What...

Thanks for the input. I'll think about adding a third strain, it could be interesting. I am planning on using a starter for the first yeast but am not sure how to add the Super High Gravity yeast. Would I also do a starter for this? If so, should the starter use DME or would I save some...

Hi HBT, this is my first post. I'm a beginner brewer, about to start my fourth batch and would like some input. I am planning a Russian Imperial Stout and am hoping to reach 12-13% ABV. I am considering starting with White Labs San Diego Super Yeast and then adding White Labs Super High...