Recent content by Hatzie

I just finished converting my 14.8 cu ft chest freezer to a kegerator. The outside controller works great, I really don't think there is anything to worry about.

The only thing that I have gotten into the habit of using is Irish Moss, everything else is nature.

I have been brewing out of Beer Captured for a couple of years now, the recipes are great and the information in the back of the book are great references.

I have a JSP Malt Mill and it rocks, mine doesn't have the gears as shown, but I use a drill to power it.

I haver learned in the past 2 or more years I have been visiting brewboards, that brewers in general like to exchange advice and help each other out.

When I was doing partial mashes I was concerned about going AG, but once I started I never looked back. Yes, it takes longer, but in the end it is very satisfying to know you took malted grain and made your own beer. It's like brewing for the first time again. Enjoy!!!!

I am going to be brewing a 10 gal batch of Cream Ale on Sunday. And I will probably keg 2 5 gal batches today, a Belgian Brown Ale and a Kolsh.

Staying home tonight with homebrew and corned beef. And as for green Bud, I don't care what color it is, it is not fit for consumption.

Personally, I use plastic for primary and use glass for secondary. I have heard horror stories about carboys breaking and causing some serious injuries. I don't believe that with good sanitation and a regular schedule for brews, plastic is not a bad thing. How much O2 do you can actually get...

I've used both, but towards the end of my extract brewing I prefered DME. Now the only thing I use it for is starters.

It is my understanding that the main purpose of the sugar in Belgian beers is to increase the alcohol level.

Hi Angie, Welcome to the forum. Kegging is easy, the initial investment depending on how you go can be pricey. I would suggest doing some searches on the web and then ask questions. Hatzie

Check out www.homebrew.com I bought my mash system from them, the service is great and shipping is very reasonable.

Thanks for posting the recipe.

Ok, I will post exactly what I did, I have a tendency to round off the weight on grain. 14 lbs British 2 Row 1 lb Wheat Malt 1 lb British Chocolate Malt 8 oz British Roasted Barley 4 oz Flaked Wheat 4 oz Black Patent Mashed for 90 minutes @ 152 degrees with...