Recent content by JerryMN

I started a cider before I found this recipe...I used Safbrew Safale S-33 Ale Yeast because that is all I had on hand. Any issues or concerns with using this yeast rather than the recommended? Also, if I slightly reduce the syrup and/or concentrate will that reduce the chances of bottle bombs? I...

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

So in this situation should I have topped up with water to get back to where I needed to be? Maybe I should mark my carboy so I know the 5 gallon mark.

I had a couple buddies over on Saturday having drinks and brewing my second batch, a 5 gallon apple ale. I planned to add a gallon of preservative free apple cider a few days after going into the carboy, so I started my wort with 4 gallons of water. Brewing went pretty successful and we drank...

Monkz - what's up with this crazy MN weather huh? What was the temp IN THE BEER in your 55 basement? I am brewing my first batch this weekend And trying to figure out where to store it.

I have a True Brew Gold Kit 2 stage fermentation. I was thinking about doing a Belgian Witbier Recipe for 5 Gallons SG: 1.042-1.046 FG: 1.010-1.012. I have just started reading some books/articles/forums on home brewing so I don't know much about what I'm doing yet...hopefully all goes well with...

I am planning on brewing my first home brew next weekend and am hoping you all have some suggestions. Do you suggest using a beer recipe kit for my first brew? Any style of beer that is best for a newbie on their first run? Thanks in advance!