Recent content by Janalon

OK. I tested my water with two different "pool testing" kits. The first "drip" kit measured a pH of 7.2 and the Cl Br didn't appear to register. The second "test strip" kit measured: a hardness between 100 and 250 PPM, Total Clorine (and Free Chlorine) between 0 and 0.5, Total Bromine...

On another note, my wife is a Chief Pool Operator. She's offered to bring home a chlorine testing kit. Do you know what levels would trigger the chlorophenols?

Funny you should say that... there has been some issue with the city water lately. Essentially there are slightly unacceptable levels of iridium for the past year. The city attempted several methods of filtering without luck, and have applied for emergency funding to drill a new well. That being...

TL;DR My American Wild Ales brewed with Brett "A" in primary taste medicinal. I can reasonably rule out infection, and wonder if my problems stem from my approach to pitching. Now here are the lengthy details. I've brewed 13 batches, ten of which use Wyeast Brett "A" or Brett-like "B". To...

Great! Because I have a real problem that I'm trying to solve... any bit of feedback would be greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

Hey! Not sure how these introductions work. I started brewing two years ago, right after my brother purchased starter bucket equipment for all the guys in my family. I've managed to slowly upgrade my gear, and I'm on the verge of going from steeping grains to full mash. Like most home brewers...