Recent content by ricman525

I am assuming Saaz as well, but my requests for additional information have not been returned :(

Hello there: I was graciously given the recipe from one of my favorite beers in the world from the head brewer at U Medvidku in Prague. However, I'm hoping someone here can tell me the difference between hop pellets and pressed hops are, and suitable replacements. Here it is: Oldgott...

Thanks for the feedback. I pitched 2 vials into the starter and then into my well-oxegenated wort and it was off like gangbusters in 12hrs. If it's not the best beer I've ever had, I'll likely reduce to 1 vial next time.

I had never used a starter before, only pitched a vial of White Labs, no matter the OG. Never had a problem with stuck fermentation, but was wondering if my beers would be improved with a proper amount of yeast. Imagine my surprise when Mr. Malty told me to pitch TWO vials of White Labs into...

Yes, please

Have been following this thread and took the plunge: Just got 2 Allied Precision bucket heaters (1000W ea), and verified rolling boil from 95 degree start in 60min with 5gal water. Still some plumbing and electrical work to do in my basement before I graduate to wort. I can't imagine I'd...

Have been following this thread and took the plunge: Just got 2 Allied Precision bucket heaters (1000W ea), and verified rolling boil from 95 degree start in 60min with 5gal water. Still some plumbing and electrical work to do in my basement before I graduate to wort. I can't imagine I'd...