Recent content by Neals

I'm a little concerned because I recently added my corn sugar by dissolving it into lukewarm water (per the instructions on my first kit) but everyone here seems to prefer to boil. This is probably premature, but could I have jeopardized my carbonation? Actually, my bigger concern is the taste...

OK, I took the grommet out and put the racking tube in, but the seal is not very tight. I wrapped the opening with a little tin foil to seal it up a bit, but I don't know if it's working. Think I'm all right for now? Wait, I just heard bubbling coming from the other room. That must be good, right?

Thanks for the quick response, Yooper. I've got one of those stick-on thermometers, and it's showing 77-79 (If I'm reading it right). The kit for my IPA says 65-75. Should I try the wet-shirt technique to bring it down a few degrees? I'll try to pry off the grommet without losing it in the...

I just spent about 15 minutes trying what CBBaron suggested, but I can't seem to jam my racking tube into the grommet. My airlock is bubbling like crazy (already cleaned it out twice tonight) and I'm afraid it's going to explode while I sleep. Any ideas for a makeshift blow-off or other quick...