Recent content by lawnboy881

*old hops!

Also, with respect to you told hops, I think those will be perfect

I'm not going to answer all of your questions, but I'll give my advice on your vessel. There has been research done on o2 permeability of the main fermentation vessels. Basic summation: use a better bottle for some permeability but not too much for long term fermentation with sour bugs. Buckets...

This was an English barleywine and it tastes fantastic. I hadn't used this yeast prior to this experience, so I can't comment on some of the particulars. But the finished product tastes really good.

Brewed this recipe 12/30/12. Fermented according to BK1017 post/schedule but my gravity is only down to 1.020. Sample today is very vinous, dominated by the pinot noir added. I know we're still early on, but planned on adding the Sour Mix in a couple of weeks. Should I pitch more Abbey Ale...

Brewed this recipe 12/30/12. Fermented according to your post/schedule but my gravity is only down to 1.020. Sample today is very vinous, dominated by the pinot noir added. I know we're still early on, but planned on adding the Sour Mix in a couple of weeks. Should I pitch more Abbey Ale to...

Thanks. I came to my senses and realize RSWHAHB. Mine is in a BB, just added Brett Sunday.

For the longterm fermentation,it's best to use glass carboys, right?

Most likely a dumb question, but the longterm aging/Brett/sour blend fermentation was in Glass carboys, right?

Messed around with it this morning, disconnected the hose/regulator from the burner, sprayed compressed air, reconnected. Same problem! So I then turned the regulator's built in "gas control valve" all the way off while the burner was lit. I slowly opened that valve and re-lit the burner. As I...

Any further updates? Mine is in primary and moving to 2ndary soon for the long haul

I disconnected and reconnected the tank and regulator/burner probably 10+ times.

It had been upper 20's overnight and mid 30-low40's around brew time. I brought tank and burner inside, used a heating pad to try and warm the regulator on the burner and ambient warmth to warm the tank and nothing helped. Any ideas or you think it was cold enough to restrict flow? I always...

Yesterday I could not get my Banjo Burner to properly heat. The gas output was really low and inefficient for brewing thus I brewed indoors. Anyhow, my propane tank was full and I even tried another one to eliminate that possibility. What should I clean/take apart first? And how?

I racked to 2ndary and gravity was 1.021 on 10/31. Just FYI, make a starter and see what happens!