Recent content by IndigoBlue

Perfect that answered my question of how long do you have before you really need to pitch.

Jeremy - that's with a full boil volume?

Sandy- I have a ferm chamber so that's an option I may need to consider.

Don't I need a pump to run the ice water from a bucket though?

I do still have to buy new clamps and hoses but I had the same thought...it's 15 bucks..

Hi all, I brew extract, full 5 gallon boils (on my 3rd batch now and officially hooked) and live in Phoenix, AZ. That will be relevant in a moment. I found a $15 immersion chiller (20' x 3/8" copper) on Craigslist but I'm concerned that it won't really help that much over my current set...

Great, thanks for reassuring this newb. Checked this morning (36 hour mark) and the brown has dispersed a lot more across the top of the krausen and it's looking more like I'm used to seeing. Cheers!

Hi all, Quick background, 2nd time brewing, brewed NB's Smashing Pumpkin Ale extract kit, full boil and the only deviation from recipe was adding 1 can (15oz) of oven roasted pumpkin puree 10 min from the end of the boil. Wasn't able to get my wort down past 80 degrees and had rehydrated...

Whew, thanks all! Cheers.

Hello there, First post here, first time brewer. Got the Deluxe Kit from Northern Brewer and my first brew day is 3 days - can't wait. My question: I picked up a used (twice only, peanut oil) 35qt aluminum turkey fryer with the intention of using it as a brew kettle for full 5 gallon...