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Forum: Extract Brewing 11-25-2012, 06:19 AM
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Posted By elayman
Thanks everyone. It's still chugging away.

Thanks everyone. It's still chugging away.
Forum: Extract Brewing 11-21-2012, 04:24 PM
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Views: 1,801
Posted By elayman
This was 6 days after brew day so no dry hopping...

This was 6 days after brew day so no dry hopping yet. I boiled all of the other hops (and added aroma hops at flame out) so I'm not sure how they could have carried mold. It's probably just too much...
Forum: Extract Brewing 11-20-2012, 07:03 PM
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Posted By elayman
No I did not strain the wort. I did not on my...

No I did not strain the wort. I did not on my previous batches either. I think you may be right. Maybe it was slightly too cold, and the bits floating in the wort may have caught up to the surface...
Forum: Extract Brewing 11-20-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By elayman
So you think it was definitely something in the...

So you think it was definitely something in the ingredient list? I did not put any strange things in the boil but want to make sure since this is only my third batch maybe I did something?
Forum: Extract Brewing 11-19-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By elayman
This is the American Pale Ale extract kit from...

This is the American Pale Ale extract kit from Oak Barrel Winecraft in Berkeley.

6lb Munich LME
2lb Pilsner Light DME (extra pound for IPA)

1/2lb crystal malt 30-37*L grain
1/2lb crystal...
Forum: Extract Brewing 11-19-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By elayman
Mold in primary?

This is my third batch and first IPA. I followed my normal routine of cleaning carboys with oxiclean and sanitized everything with star San. This is 1 week after racking to the carboy and it has a...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 11-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,759
Posted By elayman
Also I heard you shouldn't squeeze your grain bag...

Also I heard you shouldn't squeeze your grain bag after mash because it can release tannins. Not sure if this is attributing anything to your off flavored but thought I'd mention it.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 11-02-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 322
Posted By elayman
You should replace all the O rings and if if...

You should replace all the O rings and if if still leaks, you can apply some lube like Vaseline to the o rings.
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-28-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 100,323
Posted By elayman
Picked up a freezer from craigslist today. Made a...

Picked up a freezer from craigslist today. Made a collar but didnt have a 1in. drill bit for the tap. I also wired up my TC-9102d temperature controller. I think I have a short but can't find it. It...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-26-2012, 11:10 PM
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Views: 49,962
Posted By elayman
I got my TC-9102D - now I have to figure out how...

I got my TC-9102D - now I have to figure out how to wire this sucker up
Forum: General Beer Discussion 10-26-2012, 10:32 PM
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Views: 100,323
Posted By elayman
Got mt TC-9102D temperature controller in the...

Got mt TC-9102D temperature controller in the mail... now just waiting to find a score on a chest freezer on craigslist!
Forum: DIY Projects 09-21-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By elayman
Congratulations on the purchase. Looks like a...

Congratulations on the purchase. Looks like a sweet room! I can't wait to purchase my own house as well. Keep this thread updated with your progress. I expect it to be done by Monday....ready - GO!
Forum: For Sale 09-17-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By elayman
Nice. Too bad this appeared after I already paid...

Nice. Too bad this appeared after I already paid for mine. At least mine are being shipped to my door instead of having to drive down to San Jose though :)
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-17-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By elayman
I asked at my LHBS and the man said he gets about...

I asked at my LHBS and the man said he gets about 4-5x 5gallon keg force carb & serving out of a full 5lb tank. Most HBS will fill CO2 tanks - also check welding and other places like that.
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
haha yeah it would have been cool. We mixed it...

haha yeah it would have been cool. We mixed it with some sprite and cut orange. That was just one of the themed rooms haha.. we had some kegs, whiskey & coke, and more. :drunk:
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
funny you say that... two weeks ago we had a...

funny you say that... two weeks ago we had a party and depleted safeway's stock of carlo rossi sangria (~8-10) jugs haha. we didnt save any of the jugs though
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
Okay so I will use another jar then. Thanks

Okay so I will use another jar then. Thanks
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
I am a noob so I hope you can steer me in the...

I am a noob so I hope you can steer me in the right direction. Why is it so difficult to measure the temperature of the wort before adding it to the carboy?
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
The reason I asked was also because I do not have...

The reason I asked was also because I do not have a flask/beaker. If I use my thermometer to measure the wort temps, will I be OK? And 70-72*F is the best temp?
Forum: General Techniques 09-14-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By elayman
Can yeast starter be made in the carboy?

I'm about to brew my first batch of Kolsch Ale tomorrow and I am going to make the yeast starter now. I'm wondering if I can just make the starter and put it in the carboy so that I don't have to...
Forum: For Sale 09-14-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 183
Posted By elayman
2x Ball Lock Cornelius Kegs (SF Bay Area)

I'm looking for 2 usable Ball lock corny kegs. Please let me know if you have two and your price. Thanks!


Evan
Forum: For Sale 09-14-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By elayman
If they aren't sold, I am in need of two shipped...

If they aren't sold, I am in need of two shipped to 94704. Thanks!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-13-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By elayman
Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the tips.
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-13-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By elayman
Is a 5 gallon kettle large enough? ...

Is a 5 gallon kettle large enough?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fod/3244859034.html

Or I could get this huge one haha http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hsh/3258183828.html
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-12-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By elayman
Well maybe in the future - but for now it is more...

Well maybe in the future - but for now it is more of my personal project (ie I am paying for all of the equipment). I think once I make a batch and see if it's good, can I convince the house to chip...
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