Recent content by PeteyAwol

I have a dual gauge primary on my tank connected to a 4 way taprite just so I can carb whatever is in my kegs according to style. I knew I would run into this issue down the line so I went all out just to avoid issues with multiple kegs and multiple styles. I was just a bit concerned that 8-9...

I'm force carbing a chocolate stout that comes in at 6.4% ABV. I have the fridge set to 42 degrees and the pressure to 8-9 PSI to achieve a carb level of 2.02-2.12. I am doing the set it and forget it method. My question is that when it's done after a week or so, will it hurt to raise the...

Just wondering if anyone has seen this yet? Looks promising and could seriously lower the costs of owning a semi pro rig. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cargo/brewbot-the-smart-brewing-appliance?utm_medium=email&utm_source=BloodSweatCheers&utm_campaign=national

We are fairly new and haven't made a bad batch yet. I'm trying to figure out if I'm hitting decent efficiency marks. We collected 7.5 gallons pre-boil wort for a 6 gallon batch. 60 min mash followed by batch sparging. Mashed in 5.5 gallons to strike at 164. Hour sit at 152. Sparged with 5.35...

I've heard good things about Linden St in Oakland. I've never been to Oakland however.

http://www.thirstybear.com/ Place serves its ipa with a fresh hop cone on top. I love SF, I go yearly to catch the NY Mets.

http://hillsborohops.milbstore.com/store.cfm?store_id=25 Hillsboro Hops are a new minor league team with affiliation with the Arizona Diamondbacks. I couldnt think of a better group of people to spread the love of a great baseball team logo'd tshirt. Got mine coming soon.

I wasnt sure where to post this question so I'll just post it here. Does anyone know if any online retailer for brew supplies have yearly Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals? I know of all the major online retailers, but I wondering if you guys have had experience from years past on this...

You guys are all aces. I will dissolve a cup of honey into a quart of water on the stove and use it. I've been reading posts and I see this is a debated topic. Plus I couldnt figure out how long it takes. Some guys were saying months some saying 3 weeks. If it takes longer than the round...

We are brewing a 5 gallon batch of a "Rye P.A." and the recipe calls to bottle with a cup of honey. The est ABV is supposed to around 6.5% . Is this going to carbonate well? Does it take the usual 3 weeks? How do I use the honey in this means; heat some water and make a concoction for the...