Recent content by zerowatts

What do you guys do just dial the thermostat above freezing temperatures? Will go go above freezing or do they need modded? Will the kegs store longer at 35 degrees than they do at 68 degrees, or is it a negligible difference?

Is timing a serious issue when it comes to cooling the batch? I have read that the wort cooler is really good, I assume by price that larger diameter of the copper tubing the faster the results (judging by price), but then I have read that many people just use an ice bath. One obviously is...

I am sorry for not being clear (though you did answer a lot more for me) the comparison of kegging vs. bottling I was thinking in regards to storage pros and cons. Will one method 'keep' longer than the other?

You just saved me from my first mistake. I was going to order that tonight to get my feet wet! That I do, and again it's not that I am so concerned with cost, but on the other hand I certainly don't wanna spend $69 per batch and have my first 3-4 batches undrinkable. I am interested in the hobby...

Thank you !!!!!

That is what gets me. I am looking through the Mr. Beer website and the refill kits cost more ounce per ounce than a imports by the case. So there is no savings. Don't get me wrong the hobby fascinates me, but not if it is not only faster to go buy beer, but cheaper to do it too? The True Brew...

50 gallons should produce 500-550 12oz. bottles right? That's only 7 BBQ's with my family. I guess I never put the math to it. Huh! I was thinking you guys must be sloshes, my mistake! So I need to figure out how to produce 150-200 gallons now. That's alot of Mr. Beer's! As far as storage, are...

I know this is an old thread, but looking at the level of consumption and production I am very curious (having not yet brewed my own), once it is bottled how long can it be stored in the basement or extra refrigerator? Is this something I can brew up all winter long say 50 gallons, bottle it all...

Can most bottles be recycled, Heineken perhaps? That is my main purchase when I buy at the store, if I can recycle those I might never need to purchase bottles.

I have never done this, have wanted since high school days. I am curious about Mr. Beer... Their website has the Brewmaster's Ultimate for around $169 (16 gallons if all goes well). I know so many people have had their start with Mr. Beer. I read the first 22 pages of this thread before I...