Recent content by wizardofwoz

Just brewed this tonight as my first all grain... ended up with a little over 6 gallons and an OG of 1.52. My digital thermometer froze on me making me think my mash was at 130... added a gallon of near boiling water and couldn't get the mash below 154 for the final 30 minutes. I also added...

I'm in a similar situation (posted in the beginner's forum) I made a scaldis clone(extract) with an OG of 1.12 and it has stalled around 1.06 (FG supposed to be 1.02).... tried stirring and adding rehydrated Nottingham but I haven't seen any change yet. I'm about to try adding a...

Thanks for the advice everyone The beer tastes fine as is..slightly sweet but completely drinkable. while further attenuation would be great my largest concern is bottle bombs. Regarding pitching more yeast when you say pitch at high krausen should I use the entire contents of the starter...

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I've rousted the yeast twice now... once when I added the notty and again one week later (1 week ago) temperatures have been fluctuating between mid 60's to low 70's. After I added the notty I had about a week at around 72/73 but earlier today I checked and it...

I'm looking for advice on how to save my 1st big brew. I tried my hand at an Scaldis extract clone (OG of 1.12) on 2/13 I don't have the recipe on hand but I think it was around 10-12lb of extra light DME. Due to timing constraints and being a newb I only pitched 1 smack pack of WY...

So I brewed my 2nd batch on sunday.. A scaldis clone (extract) with an OG of 1.12 Due to time constants I did not make a starter and just used a wy 1388xl smack pack. Its fermenting just fine but I'm worried about not hitting my fg (1.02) for what should be a 12% beer. Any recommendations...

I'm right behind you on this one... I'm looking at brewing this either this upcoming weekend or the one afterward. I'd love an update if you have any tips so far. Did you add the sugar to the boil or wait until a few days into fermentation? My only other delimea is to brew this or a...

I am looking to buy a 50# bag myself... Can I ask where you found that price from? Thanks

Thanks for all the advice guys, I'm thinking I'll either go for a nut brown or see if there is a quick and simple IPA out there. As for the alcohol boosters it appears the overall consensus is to stay clear of them... I assumed it wasn't the best idea. I've been told to hold off on any...

I'm planning on brewing my 1st batch ever over the holidays this year (extract) as "all I want for Christmas is my 1st homebrew kit" My favorite type of beer is the Belgium Trippels, Quadrupels, and most winter ale (Scaldis and Great lakes Christmas ale for commercial beers) Considering...