Recent content by Kruser76

I use the pack that comes with my kit. Not sure what type of sugar it is exactly, what kind of sugar can I use to add additional?

Is there a tip/trick to get more carbonation in my bottles? I currently have a Pumpkin Ale in fermentation and the last 2 batches I've bottled (1 ale, 1 blonde), the carbonation has been a little less than what I like. Any help would be great, thanks!

I've brewed 3 recipe kits now, and I've averaged 42-45 (12oz) bottles per batch. Obviously I'd like to get as many bottles as possible, which I thought was an average of 48-54 bottles on a 5 gallon kit. Why am I losing a few bottles & what stage can I add more water (without ruining the wort) so...

Thanks guys, what about the taste of that rouge moldy beer?

So....I was bottling my blonde yesterday and I took all of the necessary steps to disinfectant & sanitize bottles in my dishwasher. Well, some of my bottles were from an old batch I had brewed last month. I was pouring in the beer & caught a glimpse of something floating in my 3rd bottle. Turns...

anyone have free bottles or willing to sell some? I'm needing to bottle here in 2 weeks, thought i'd ask

Thanks Revvy! Didn't know there was a section like this >>> NEWB

hey everyone, just seeing if anyone had extra bottles they were getting rid of or wanting to sell? I can go to my local store here in Indianapolis, but wanted to check with everyone here first. let me know, thank you very much!

Thanks everyone! It tasted really good actually, I'm super pumped to bottle & give to friends! I'll let it wait another 7-10 days, then get ready for bottling. I appreciate all the help everyone!

Hey everyone, this is my first batch (Irish Red Ale) and I have a question. I've looked for the answer but have read different posts, still haven't really answered my questions. It's been 1 week since I brewed, last night transferred from 1st fermentor to 2nd fermentor. (I know, it wasn't...