Recent content by hannibalsbrews

I may have not searched with the proper wording. Did not find this subject. I purchased a used Beverage Air MT27, The evap fan never shuts off. I have the temp to 34 deg -It was at 40 deg so I turned it down. I have read that in a lot of commercial reach in beverage coolers the evap fan...

Since I started Home Brewing I drink LESS-But I drink BETTER!

Ck out Revvy's thread on -sulphur-dumping your batch. Best thing I have read yet- I had an issue w/a smell + ckd b4 wasting a good batch-well I'll find out won't I? GREAT READING for all newbies!!! Don't give up on a whim!

Would a reptile lamp which gives off the necc type rays for calcium buildup have any positive effect? For hop growing that is-I'm not a botanist of course.

Thanx for a great site. Any help is appreciated + any given is reward! I am very experimental + will need guidance just like I did when 1st cooking. Thankyou in advance

I used DR Fankhauesers recipe which was a bit lacking but proved effective-I used plastic 2l soda bottles very well cleaned-ground the fresh ginger-followed process-scared the wife so I put them in the shower w/curtain pulled to avoid a mess while fermenting-none blew. It came out just fine-I...

Anyone here had issues w/using Tazo tea of any varieties while brewing KT? If so plz post types used for results either way. Thanx to all help. I plan on brewing initially for family -then for myself/alc content/then bottling all above hopefully in numerous flavors. Thanx again

Air locks? Doesn't that deprive the scoby of precoius O2?

Can you use a brew lock? I am under the assumption Kombucha needs O2 to survive-meaning fine cloth covering as opposed to sealed environment. Plz let me know what happens w/this.

I did not go from 1 initial batch to purchasing enough product/equip for 10 in a week for no reason at all. I like to experiment-a lot. Just started some Kombucha for an experimental drink/beer. After that it's Kombucha wine. I really need some GOOD equip to test out this new passion of mine as...

Forgot to mention I also got a 4 foot stainless oar to stir my stuff w/for $5 more.

You can find some huge pots from closed restaurants + get them super cheap. I purchased a 15 gal pot for $5 -looked new.

Hold out for a few days. Is your temp too low? You did add the yeast right? Had to ask because on my 2nd batch I woke upo in the middle of the night + realized I had not-quickly added it and all went fine-just took a few days longer. I have to move my current items indoors + out due to temp...