Recent content by pineconebrew

2 weeks for a Brett. starter for just a secondary inoculation is far more than is necessary here. For a already attenuated beer, Brett can be established with just dregs or just whats in the yeast producers tube. 2 weeks sounds more like starters for a 100% Brett fermentation, which takes...

How long ago did you pitch the tube? If you see yeast settling on the bottom, and you are past having a high krausen, I bet you would be okay to let it settle for another day or so, and then decant off most of the starter beer, swirl up the yeast and pitch. Pitching for secondary doesn't really...

About stirring-- I have an element in my 15 gallon pot for boiling 6- 12 gallons, and the temperature probe is down at the bottom. I find that as I am heating up wort it is good to stir a few times, as a gradient actually develops pre-boil above and below the element. So it might be 165 degrees...

Especially if the starter was aerated or on a stir plate, there will be much more sourness to the starter wort, via increased acetic acid production from the extra oxygen. That will compound with what you get from the brett and bacteria when added, and may overdo it. With a starter for a...

Updated list, removed whats been paid for already.

Oh, sorry I wasn't aware of the distinction, but a quick Wikipedia search lets me identify it as a "L" type 3 way valve. Thanks for asking for the clarification.

I see I didn't indicate what material it is, it's a stainless steel piece. I can combine shipping on the camlock pieces and the ball valve and total to $50 even.

Hello Everybody! I’ve got a few extras I've not been using that I’d like to see move on. On some of the bigger items I can try and meet you halfway if you're nearby. I'm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, near Queenstown. Here is a link to an album with photos of the items, I hope...