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Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 02-12-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,616
Posted By hoplobster
-do I need to worry about not having a second...

-do I need to worry about not having a second fermentation?

No. The fermentation of your beer (ales anyway) is usually complete in approx 2-3; the only time a second fermentation is required is...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 02-11-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By hoplobster
I just got my second keg not too long ago and I...

I just got my second keg not too long ago and I struggled with this initially, but I settled on just having two distinct beers on once.

Right now I have a home brewed blonde ale and a local brew...
Forum: General Techniques 01-31-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By hoplobster
I tried a splatter screen once and I don't...

I tried a splatter screen once and I don't recommend it. When I dumped the cooled wort into the carboy (splatter screen over a funnel) the screen clogged as soon as I got to the hops, and since I...
Forum: General Chit Chat 01-31-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By hoplobster
I guess this kinda got out of control by my...

I guess this kinda got out of control by my rambling... I really just thought it was funny that someone (that is well known in my small circle to be a "know it all") asked if an IPA was supposed to...
Forum: General Chit Chat 01-30-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By hoplobster
You can lead a horse to water...

So, I'm sitting at the bar in the Frankemuth Brewery yesterday and I get a text from my wife's cousin: "Is bell's two hearted ale supposed to be this hoppy and bitter or is this stuff just past its...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 01-25-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By hoplobster
I've got a keg in the basement that I sanitized...

I've got a keg in the basement that I sanitized w/ Star San on the 21st (sanitized, dumped the solution and then sealed it w/ 5lbs of gas) and I got it filled at a local brew pub on the 28th and the...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-25-2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By hoplobster
RDWHAHB = Relax, Don't Worry, Have a Home Brew!...

RDWHAHB = Relax, Don't Worry, Have a Home Brew! The mantra of many home brewers.

I for one think worrying imparts off flavors and helps degrade the quality of ones home brew :)
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 01-25-2011, 02:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By hoplobster
You gave the bottles a nice soak in Iodophor, so...

You gave the bottles a nice soak in Iodophor, so assuming it was used at the recommended concentration and the bottles were not soiled, I think you'll be OK. If I remember correctly, a 60 second...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 01-23-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 874
Posted By hoplobster
I've had success in just dumping everything from...

I've had success in just dumping everything from my boil kettle right into the carboy, save for the real dense hop sludge. I used to use a colander, but that just got clogged too quickly, so when I...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 01-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By hoplobster
1. What's the difference between a crystal malt...

1. What's the difference between a crystal malt and base malt?

Base malt is the "base" of your beer (typically two row pale malt for most ales for example) and will be used in the highest...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 01-06-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By hoplobster
Dual regulator and manifold question

Hello.

I've been kegging for a while now and I have a simple setup with one keg, and a single body regulator. Very soon, I plan on purchasing another keg and adding a second low pressure...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 07-11-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By hoplobster
I keg 3 gallon batches in 5 gallon cornys all the...

I keg 3 gallon batches in 5 gallon cornys all the time and it works great without doing anything outside the norm. I don't recommend spending the dough on a 3 gallon corney, unless you can get it...
Forum: General Techniques 06-22-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,380
Posted By hoplobster
I think this is a little bit of a gray area; that...

I think this is a little bit of a gray area; that is, when you ask why some information may lead you to believe that an IPA is best after many months of storage. Like others, I think it just boils...
Forum: General Techniques 06-05-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By hoplobster
Like others, I just dump the wort + hops in the...

Like others, I just dump the wort + hops in the carboy after cooling and all is good.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 06-05-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 755
Posted By hoplobster
You can just rack the warm beer to the keg...

You can just rack the warm beer to the keg connect the gas and throw it in the fridge. The beer doesn't need to be cold to carb (think about bottling carbing) but liquid absorbs gas better as lower...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 06-05-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,386
Posted By hoplobster
This is why my carboy never leaves the milk...

This is why my carboy never leaves the milk crate. Scary story, I hope all goes well.
Forum: Label Display & Discussion 04-16-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By hoplobster
Vienna Smash

Had the day off, got bored, so I made this to honor my latest brew:http://home.comcast.net/~choptop82/smash.gif

I dont really use these for anything, and I'm not entirely happy with it any way,...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-13-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,053
Posted By hoplobster
+1 on SN pry offs capping without any problems,...

+1 on SN pry offs capping without any problems, they've worked just as well as every other pry off I've used.
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 12-13-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 714
Posted By hoplobster
After high krausen, you shouldnt have to worry...

After high krausen, you shouldnt have to worry too much about contamination, but you could just soak the beans in vodka or scotch to kill any beasties just as an insurance policy.
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-13-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,947
Posted By hoplobster
I assume you're batch sparging since you're using...

I assume you're batch sparging since you're using a braid? You could just use a length of copper tubing or CPVC, drill small holes in the bottom and attach it to the outlet of cooler. This will act...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-13-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By hoplobster
I'd agree. While I haven't made anything other...

I'd agree. While I haven't made anything other than beer, but, 1oz by weight per gallon is my rule of thumb for bottling... I assume it'd be similar for a hard cider/lemonade.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-11-2009, 03:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By hoplobster
K, got it, thanks :)

K, got it, thanks :)
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-11-2009, 03:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By hoplobster
Question about my co2 tank

Ok, I've got my first kegged beer in the fridge, and again, I couldn't find this question elsewhere, may be a bit obscure, so... how much do I need to open the co2 tank? The keg is pressurized, so I...
Forum: Label Display & Discussion 12-11-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,586
Posted By hoplobster
I like the label and logo, nice job!

I like the label and logo, nice job!
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-06-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By hoplobster
Mixing your priming sugar w/ a pint of water and...

Mixing your priming sugar w/ a pint of water and boiling is the best method to make sure that it's completely sanitary, and I can't really think of another way to achieve that state.

I've always...
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