Recent content by gwren

I'm going with the infamous Perlick leak. Sometimes the old ones (525 series) just don't want to completely shut off. That's why there is now the 630 series. I've been lucky to catch mine in the act before they had a chance to empty a keg. I can now tell at a glance whether I'll have an issue...

There will be a group at Old Bust Head Brewing Company from 0900 - 1500 on 1 November. The members of the Downright Obsessed Homebrewers will be out in force and if the May Big Brew is any indication, lots of locals will also be brewing it up as well. OBH is providing hot water and a place for...

I'm a Noob and would relish the opportunity to learn more about judging from experienced judges. I'm not new to brewing, I've been doing it actively for 23 years and I judge our club competition monthly. The opportunity to see how a large event is handled would be great. I still may have another...

Just curious if an altitude adjustment for boiling temperature is needed. If you are near Oakland Southwest Airport, the field elevation is 926'. The boiling temperature adjusted for elevation is 210.358F.

Very similar to my experience except my OG was 1.066. I had high hopes for this yeast too.

Interesting that my ECY-29 was from the 8 September batch as well. SOG was 1.066 and has only made it to 1.020 in a little over three weeks. I stepped a 3.5 liter starter three times and experienced a great krausen in each step. This is a 10 gal IPA that was mashed on the low side (147) and had...

Tried to purchase some yeast, but I show no indication your site is secure. No lock icon and no https:. Sorry, but too many problems out there in the www without some level of security. Please tell me I'm wrong!

When's the next meeting? I live in the Glenkirk area about three miles from Victory Lakes. Started brewing in 1991 and do 10 gallon all grain batches.

I don't think a restriction of 1/2" line will hurt the pump. The impeller is not attached to the shaft of the pump. It uses a magnetic clutch. I regularly throttle mine down with a ball valve to get a desired flow. If it can't go full speed it just slips. It cannot be run dry, but I regularly...

I stand corrected! Lotsa hops still available. Used to be long gone by now. Buy them and plant immediately according to the directions. They are resilient and will do well without needing much initial care.

The rhizomes are done for the year, but start looking for homebrew shops to announce preorders next February.

I use a 5000ml, but I went for a slightly larger stirbar with a ring around the center. I get a well defined dimple at 3/4 speed and above, which is all you need.

I have three lab grade Hydrometers that measure the oldest measure of sugar dissolved in water, the Balling scale. Is there a conversion to Brix, Plato, and SG? I understand it is close to Brix, but Adolf Brix changed his scale for better accuracy.

My first book was Dave Line's Big Book of Brewing first published in 1974. I don't believe there was a reference to chlorine but Charlie's book first published in 1984 certainly mentions it.

Draw your own conclusion from this interview with Dr. White: http://www.youtube.com/austinhomebrew#p/u/14/s_O3LPzQpqc