Recent content by weasello

I've got a nice setup but haven't yet put taps into my beer-fridge. I'm sticking with ye olde "Open door, grab cobra tap" method. Of course, the Cobra Tap is connected to a loose hose, and I can never find a decent spot to place it. It always flops on the ground, bounces around, or sprays a...

Great, I'll get the end-caps attached properly and I'll be off to the races then. :) I've got one of the elements plugged into a GFCI in the bathroom, but the other is just on a wall outlet. I'll convert it!

Me too!

I know my (brand new!) electric setup isn't exactly perfect, but it works. Any thoughts on how *safe* it is? I want to make sure I live old enough to get cranky. It was setup with the advising of an electrician, and the help of a friend who setup something similar for himself. This system has...

I think this is a really tough question to answer. I know some people that *love* the "flavour" of Molson Canadian, and think any homebrew tastes "worse" because they taste like [hops, yeast, etc]. Some people hate beers based on their color alone (I've really gotta do some A/B tests with...

Hey everyone! First up: Thanks for this forum. I've been reading it, the stickies, and the archives for a few weeks now and it's been really good for keeping me steeled against common mistakes. I probably would have messed up something if not for you! Some background: I have none! I have never...

Heyo! Found HBT just by google searching questions I have about beer. Seems like a nice place, think I'll join in! :mug: I'm in Victoria, BC and just set myself up with some all-grain brewing equipment. I haven't done kits yet, talk about head-first! Thankfully I have a few friends in town...