Recent content by JonA

Do you have an electric kettle? I fill mine and turn it on about the same time I strike for the mash. When it boils, I dump it in and let it sit with the lid on until I'm ready to go. Works well for me.

Looking to buy a kegerator or keezer in New England. I'm located in New London, CT and would probably be willing to drive 2-3 hours for the right deal. Ideally, I'd like one that has three taps but would take more or maybe two taps. If you have one that you are looking to move, please send me...

Nevermind...plugged it into beer smith and I get it now.

Am I reading the recipe right that there are no 60 minute hops additions? I was trying to follow along with the changes and I'm getting confused now. I'm going to the LHBS to buy the ingredients today so hopefully someone can help me out!

Pretty new brewer here -- I did my first extract kit in November, and I've made 4 All Grain batches since. This hobby is addicting! I'm in New London, by the way.

I like free stuff!

Up early this morning to pasteurize a batch of backsweetened draft cider. Then I have all-grain batch #2 today -- EdWort's Haus Pale Ale, and #3 tomorrow: AHS Sweet Stout. I'm a little nervous because I've had a helper the previous times I have brewed. I'm just worried about the tubing...

I sent you a PM with my number...I'm in New London, and I'll take the lot...

I'm looking for bottles in Southeast CT if anyone in the area has some they are looking to move...I'd drive up to an hour from 06320.

Are you doing a sweet draft-style cider or something dry? I've had really good luck with the Earth's Pride 85% Macintosh Juice from BJs...its 100% juice (not from concentrate) and it's less than $5 a gallon.

My wife likes the Winter Woodchuck Cider that is aged with oak, and I think I want to try that. I was planning on starting with a pretty standard cider recipe (5.5 gallons of Cider, 2 lbs dextrose, nottingham yeast, and backsweetening at bottling time using frozen concentrate)... I was...