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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-09-2013, 02:42 PM
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Posted By Kaz
I took a mid sized mini fridge and built an...

I took a mid sized mini fridge and built an insulated box around it, using the fridge, a dual stage temperature controller, a small 12VDC fan and a fermwrap, I can do 2 beers at once at different...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-03-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 86
Posted By Kaz
A. It sounds like it is still young and needs...

A. It sounds like it is still young and needs some time to mellow out.

B. You threw in 2oz of hops in at the beginning of the boil...boiling them for 65 minutes drove off most of the oils that...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 05-01-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 87
Posted By Kaz
Before I picked up a refractometer, I use to...

Before I picked up a refractometer, I use to check pre boil gravity the same as you. Pull sample and measure around 150F and use the Beersmith refractometer tool to correct for temp. It always...
Forum: Hops Growing 04-30-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Kaz
sluggoman, I think that will work fine, looks...

sluggoman, I think that will work fine, looks just like the garden twine they sell at Lowes or Home Depot, that price seems high though, I just bought a spool that size for about $3 USD
Forum: Hops Growing 04-29-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Kaz
I used sisal from Lowes last year and every...

I used sisal from Lowes last year and every single one of my strings dry rotted and snapped mid season. This year I'm going back to jute/garden twine, same price but held up better.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 04-28-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By Kaz
I don't see anything that looks like an infection...

I don't see anything that looks like an infection starting. The double layer just looks the difference between the yeast the dropped early with the trub and the later flocculators. If it tastes...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-28-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By Kaz
That's probably plenty of slurry, while just...

That's probably plenty of slurry, while just pitching it is probably fine, I would still make a starter to wake it up and make sure it is still viable.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-28-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By Kaz
You will want to wait until the most of the...

You will want to wait until the most of the vigorous fermentation activity has slowed down so that the fermentation doesn't scrub out the hop flavors and aroma that you want, but that there may still...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-25-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 310
Posted By Kaz
If you have access to a smart phone or PC, I...

If you have access to a smart phone or PC, I would recommend finding a brew calculator that you can use, it makes all this figuring much easier. Another great resource is 'Designing Great Beers" by...
Forum: Electric Brewing 04-25-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 583
Posted By Kaz
Based on the current info, I agree that adding a...

Based on the current info, I agree that adding a sub panel with the new breakers and moving the existing breakers is probably the best course. But, you have to know what else that 100amp breaker...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-25-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 310
Posted By Kaz
If you haven't yet, take a look at this BIAB...

If you haven't yet, take a look at this BIAB thread, it really is the simplest way to accomplish AG. Your equipment may differ, but the steps are same for a small batch and even easier.
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Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-25-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 310
Posted By Kaz
It seems to me that you are making this way...

It seems to me that you are making this way complicated. If you have a 16 quart pot, for a 2 gallon batch, you should be able to do a complete BIAB. Meaning, you mash in the 16qt pot with your full...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By Kaz
Switched to AG a couple of years ago, I do BIAB...

Switched to AG a couple of years ago, I do BIAB with full 5 gallon boils. Only thing you will need is a hunk of voile curtain and a decent sized pot (I would go with 10 gal. minimum for average...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By Kaz
How long was it in the first carboy? If it is...

How long was it in the first carboy? If it is still fermenting and has some active yeast, they will get rid of some of the oxygen you introduced. Otherwise, not much you can do about it now but let...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 532
Posted By Kaz
Something else to keep in mind, you don't have to...

Something else to keep in mind, you don't have to keep the fermentation temperature tightly controlled for a month. You really just want to keep it controlled during the growth and reproduction...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 607
Posted By Kaz
Sounds like high fermentation temps to me as...

Sounds like high fermentation temps to me as well. When you say it never went over 73 degrees F, is that inside the beer or the room temp? I agree with Pappers, the first year's worth of brews I...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,303
Posted By Kaz
Where is does your tap water come from? Well or...

Where is does your tap water come from? Well or municipal? The short answer is that if your water tastes good then it is probably fine to brew with. If it is chlorinated municipal, then you will...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By Kaz
I make starter every time for liquid yeast using...

I make starter every time for liquid yeast using the starter calculator from Beersmith 2.0 or MrMalty.com. I too am usually turned up about 1/2 the way on the stir starter plate, I find that if I go...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-24-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By Kaz
I put my orange peel and spices in a fine mesh...

I put my orange peel and spices in a fine mesh bag and toss it in the boil for last 5-10 minutes and then fish it out. I've also just tossed it all in there loose, only problem there is that it can...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-21-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 87
Posted By Kaz
Are we talking dry yeast or liquid? If liquid, I...

Are we talking dry yeast or liquid? If liquid, I would let the yeast warm to room temp, transfer your beer into the bucket and aerate, sanitize the vial or pack and then pour it into the wort and...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 04-19-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 61
Posted By Kaz
expired dry yeast starter?

I have a packet of WB-06 that expired in 2-2013 (2 months ago). I'd like to brew a hefeweizen this weekend and figured I'd use up this yeast. Would you make a starter with this our just re-hydrate...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 04-09-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 285
Posted By Kaz
Aluminum is more reactive than stainless steel. ...

Aluminum is more reactive than stainless steel. Whereas you can give your stainless steel kettle a good long soak in PBW, it is not recommended for Aluminum. The first time you use an aluminum pot,...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 03-26-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 436
Posted By Kaz
Not to hijack the thread, but kapbrew, did you...

Not to hijack the thread, but kapbrew, did you notice a difference in the finished product after going from BIAB to 2/3 vessels? What if any were the differences?
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-25-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 71
Posted By Kaz
When do you plan to brew? I usually let mine go...

When do you plan to brew? I usually let mine go from 18-24 hours and then put in the fridge overnight to settle out the yeast. Before pitching, I'll try to decant off as much of the starter beer...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 03-23-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 141
Posted By Kaz
Agreed, I usually ferment that strain around 65F,...

Agreed, I usually ferment that strain around 65F, it will probably work at that low of a temperature, but slowly and give you some different flavors.
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