Recent content by Phipcice

Some extract kit instructions say to use a "gentle rolling boil" during the boil stage of the brew process.. Just curious, how does employing a "gentle rolling boil" impact the brew versus getting your brew pot up to a more hard or violent boil? Some of my more experienced brewing buds say...

The Malta Goya yeast kick start seemed to do the trick, got it down to 1.020.. Got it in the bottle yesterday. Not sure what to expect.. Going to let it sit for a while.. Thanks a lot for all the feedback.. Learned a lot.. Bought equipment to control temp.

Crud... Pitching more hydrated yeast didn't do squat... Maybe small move forward (from 1.030 to maybe 1.027) but surely not what I was looking for... I apologize to those who suggested making a starter and pitching at high krausen, I don't have what's needed to do that... Will definitely...

Big thanks for all the great feedback!! I decided to re-hydrate a sachet of dry yeast re-pitch as I have no experience making a true starter. I also improved my temp control by taking the tub I use to cool my wort and added an adjustable aquarium heater. Putting the carboy in the tub filled...

(learned a few lessons I think) Brewed a Belgian tripel, hit OG 1.085.. I followed my standard schedule of leaving in primary for 10 days then transferred. (1st mistake - assuming fermentation was complete.). AFTER transfer I checked (1.030).. Then worry set in, waited until this morning (3 days...

Recently upgraded slightly to doing full boils of extract kits, great results.. Anyone have thoughts on a good spring beer extract kit??

Brewed BrewersBest Hopnog 2012 7 days ago, OG was spot on (1.060). Transferred to secondary this morning, FG sitting nicely (1.014). Extract recipe has IBU's at 48-52 for 2.5 gal boil.. Quick taste revealed serious hops, seemingly stronger than what I would associate with IBU's at this level...

Crud, I apologize, i posted same question in general chit chat by accident.. Phone version of forum is a little confusing.. I have a vial of White Labs Belgian liquid ale yeast WLP550, been in refrig since delivered Jun-06-12, "best before date" reads Sep-04-12. Is this date "bible"? I'd...

Have vial of White Labs Belgian liquid ale yeast WLP550, been in refrig since delivered Jun-06-12, "best before date" reads Sep-04-12. Is this date "bible"? I'd like to brew tomorrow but if this yeast shouldn't be used I'm SOL cuz brew store isn't open til Monday. Any input would be greatly...

Hey all, second batch, I bottled 24-22oz + 3-12oz bottles of an IPA about 2 weeks ago, popped open one of the 12oz to see where I was at. Flavor was off the charts, awesome, however pretty flat. Curious, after some review I think the issue is temperature. Pretty chilly up here in Wisconsin this...

Hello from Sheboygan!! I bought my Dad a brewing kit and Brewers Best Falconers Flight Extra IPA for retirement. We brewed it up and it turned out incredible!! I attribute success to having an experienced brewer/co-worker with us while we followed the process. If you know anyone with experience...