Recent content by mdoz

BIAB = Brew In A Bag?

You'll be fine without the autosiphon. Just follow their instructions for getting the siphon started and try not to lose the flow, or you will have to disconnect the tubing and repeat the steps for getting it going -- or get fed up and use your mouth, like I did. My best advice is to keep the...

Where did you get your autosiphon? I was going to order one along with a new thermometer (broke the one that came with my kit), some StarSan & other supplies, but don't know if one shop is better than another for that sort of thing.

So, bottling was... interesting. The BBS instructions for bottling make the whole siphoning process sound a lot easier than it was for me. First off, it's useful to have an extra pair of hands around so someone can tilt the carboy/pot to get all the beer out while you are siphoning. Although...

I just discovered this thread yesterday — BlakeL, you and I seem to be on an almost identical timeline brewing with this kit! It's my first attempt at homebrew, as well. Mine's been fermenting for a little over two weeks. I think I'm going to skip the cold crash and go straight to...