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I use the chlorine/water approach because it is cheap and I havn't had any problems. I use alcohol/vodka for things like bottle caps etc. I haven't had to sanitize any stainless steel yet, but I would chlorine for that as well, as long as the dilutions are weak and the contact time is limited...

I get this too - People are reallly surprised how good homebrewed beer can taste, and they don't seem to notice my mumblings like "I forgot Irish moss" or "This beers definetely wants more (or less) hops/chocolate malt/aging/carbonation" Will you per chance share your stout recipe or any...

I think we have all been there ;-) Best regards and a happy new year! Christian

Congrats on getting the setup! And yes, it sounds like you might hang on the missus... I'm sure you won't regret moving on to all-grain, maybe you can pass the mr. beer on to a friend and promote this great hobby?

I'm from the country side near Horsens in Denmark, Europe.

I have used 1.5 quart plastic Soda bottles to cut the bottling hassles, but now I'm switching to german 1.25 gallon party kegs. Just the right size for a couple of friends. I find 5-6 gallons a minimum, I have made some 3 -4 gallon batches, but if you want so save some for comparison or/aging...

Yes, I was expecting a bit longer, but how much longer should I expect? I racked to secondary after about 10 day, when the fermantation seem to slow and now (12 days) the fermentation seems to be slowly bubbling along. Did you use a diacetyl rest and if you did; for how long and at what temperature?

How long time should I expect fermentation to take with the Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast? The fermeting temperature is 60 -62 degrees F. and the O.G. was about 1.052. I will do two fermentations, i.e. rack to secondary when the fermentation slows down a bit, and then wait untill the...

I agree with Ken in the above post; your reactions the beer sound very much like an allergy to me too. I'm convinced that the reactions wheren't caused by failing to rinse out sanitizing agent; unless of course your are allergic to them, in which case it might be a different matter. I...

This cracks me up! :p People actually thought that he was cooking meth in the driveway? Too far out...

I agree, it sound like a fair deal. Get a good book on homebrewing too, I recommend Charlie Papazian's The Complete joy of homebrewing, but you could also ask in your local homebrew shop. Good luck with your homebrewing!

Hi there! I'd like to brew a relatively light colored beer on a all grain formulation, preferably using Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast and Cascade and/or Amarillo hops. I think my base malt will be two-row pilsener malt, but I also have Maris Otter pale ale malt in stock. What I would...

I found these pages on the subject, and I think the conclusion is clear: Go right ahead! Personally I'd go for one or two teaspoons 35% hydrogen peroxide per five gallons of water. Please be careful with the perxoide, wear safety glasses and rubber gloves if at all possible. If you feel...

Ready to drink in 15 days is going to be a little on the thight side timewise, it might take a few days more. Go for a can of Pale Ale extract from a well-know label and use all extract instead of part extract part sugar, it will give a better tasting beer. If you use enough viable yeast, and...

Hi Udderjuice, I think, by your description of things, that you are on the right way. Good luck!