Recent content by ryan99

I have only done a few batches. I brewed an IPA this weekend and that was batch #5. I have tasted all three drinkable ones way too early. My reserve is not large enough yet to offset my impatients. It is fun to taste how the beer matures.

How long can you keep it in the secondary once you dry hop it?

I have Fuggles, Stryian Goldings, and Amrillo. Which is better for dry hopping? and how much for an IPA? 1oz.?

I racked an IPA to secondary today and am just finishing a Fat Tire clone. I am cooling the wort now. Ft. Wayne, IN

I racked an IPA to secondary today and it is in a 6gal glass carboy. How is a good way to dry hop? Should I just drop the pellets right in it or tie a hop bag to a string? I need some help.

The waiting is the hardest part. "Tom Petty"

ok thanks. Comencing bottling.

There are white specks on top of my beer. I was going to bottle today but I'm not sure if it got infected. It is hard to tell if they are tiny bubbles or not. Is it safe to drink or should I chalk it up as a bad batch and toss it?

I haven't tried this recipe yet but it is on deck. My Progress hops came today. There are 3 options to brew so read to the bottom. I think I will start with the partial mash option if I can get the Marris Otter two-row pale malt. Good luck. If anyone tries this let me know how it comes...

Thanks for the suggestion Reverend but I'm sure I can find a better place.

I have 1 lb. of Progress hops on the way for a Hobgoblin clone. What is a good way to store the remainder without a vacuum sealer?

Hobgoblin is my favorite!!! My next project is going to be a Hobgoblin clone. I have a different recipe. I haven't tried it yet but if anyone want's me to post it I will. I am sure this will be my first of many attempts at Hobgoblin. Good luck to all Hobgoblin cloners.

This recipe has been in primary since Saturday. I'm getting a sweet pear like smell with hops in the background. Did it get infected or am I just paranoid at an early brewing stage? These are my brewing notes: Ingredients for Steemer: 1 1/4 lbs. -english crystal malt 1/4 lb. -...

Thank you, problem averted. :ban:

That seems to be working. Thanks. So you just use a hose instead of an airlock or both at the same time?