Recent content by pa-in-utah

austin homebrew offers a magic hat #9 clone. haven't tried it but I really like that beer... Good luck.

good info..... The pressurizing in the keg to ensure a good seal.. that is good advice, and I agree with you. Same with you jaded... if it is a "big" beer, let it sit a little longer. I think you guys helped me out a lot. I kegged my 1st beer about 2 hours ago. I am totally stoked to...

I understand that aging and priming do not go hand in hand....... I was just looking at my options with the keg after some other posts I have read. I want to stay away from priming due to the sediment issue. So I guess either leave the brew in the carboy a few extra weeks (at a cooler...

I stated on April 1st, and this was my 1st year of home brewing...... I have one more to brew this year, A German Kolsch. That will put me at 70 gallons for the year.

What method(s) do use to "age" your keg beer? Does aging a beer at a cooler temp (in the keg prior to gas) make a difference compared to room temp with no gas. Didn't know if I should let it sit in the carboy for a few extra weeks, then keg or bulk prime in the keg and let it sit to age...

call around to local pepsi and coca cola disributors. I found them in Utah for $10 a piece .

3858 + 10 = 3868 I forgot to add my last ten gallons...

Any tips??? I have the basics down-- clean, sanitize, fill 'er up, but some pressure to check for leaks, let 'er sit for a week at 10 PSI.... Guess we will see the outcome. I am kind of in a pinch. I have my brother-in-law visiting in a week and a half. I told him we would have a good...

grrr.......

Thanks for the advice. I didn't totally understand why to "prime" if you were going to hook up and force carb. Guess I didn't understand all the details (I am a NooB again).... So if you prime it is "more ready" to drink when you hook the gas up to it. How long do you have to let it sit at...

I will be kegging my first batch soon and I was curious.......... Do I have to prime it with corn sugar prior to kegging it? I wouldn't think so, since it is force carbed with Co2. I read in a homebrew catalog that you should prime it, but with considerably less sugar. Just want to get...

I am brewing a "spice" ale tomorrow and I am not sure what spices to use. I was thinking cinnamon and nutmeg but I really don't know. I have heard pumpkin pie spice works well. Any advice on what spices, how much to use, and when to add..... I am guessing the last 15 minutes of the boil is...

I do not carb my apfelwein and I mix it with sprite. That gives it a little carb and enough sweetness for my taste.

Gonna brew up a pumpkin ale as my next batch and I need some help...... I plan to use American 2-row and not sure on the hops yet but my question is, How to spice it? I have read about using pumpkin pie spice. Anyone used this? I would rather not use canned pumpkin due to the "waste" and...

Uncle Sam owns me (US Air Force)..... So I know all about to much work and getting jerked around with shifts. After 9 years I have come to expect it. Doesn't make it easier but I guess it is "easier" to accept when they jerk my chain. Once again..... The government dictating someones life!!