Recent content by Jason1971

I've done a couple of batches now with no problems that I'm aware of but I had a question about the yeast. I've been using the Cooper's kits but there isn't specific details about the yeast. All I've been doing is adding it to the wort and then stirring it. Do I need to add it to water first and...

Thanks all for responding. I need to find a different store for those other kits. Another thread recommended not adding the fruit in the primary (although I did read somewhere you could) but to rack into a secondary with the fruit so I think I'll try that. And thank you for the mango suggestion...

So this was the thread I was looking for! I hope people are still following it... I'd like to make a fruit beer but my big question was whether you need to compensate the sugar you add when using fruit or do you just add the normal amount and the fruit? I also didn't know you want to let...

Hello, So I new the home brewing once again, I haven't done it since I was a younger lad. I have some questions about changing the extract kits you buy from your local brew shop. I'm brewing my beer in a pail with no air lock. I know there's concerns about air exposure but the guy I bought...