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Forum: Hops Growing 09-16-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I'm new to the hop growing game but I've used my...

I'm new to the hop growing game but I've used my first year cascades and centennials without ill effect. Maybe someone smarter than us can tell us why our first year hops are inferior to a more...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 09-16-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
You're fine! Don't worry! I'd say, sit back relax...

You're fine! Don't worry! I'd say, sit back relax and have a homebrew but, have a store bought instead. In a month you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-16-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,244
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
It couldn't hurt to use 5.2. There are some mixed...

It couldn't hurt to use 5.2. There are some mixed feeling on using it. What it boils down to is the alkalinity of your water. So best thing to do is get some ph strips and measure you ph throughout...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 09-16-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,244
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
Depending on your location municipal water...

Depending on your location municipal water supplies will change from ground water to lake water. My water supply will change yearly. Ground water tends to be "harder" and lake water tends to be...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-15-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I'm a fan of transferring to the secondary as...

I'm a fan of transferring to the secondary as soon as my fermentation is complete. Mainly to free up my primary for my next batch. Leaving on the yeast cake for a while won't hurt anything either.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-15-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
If your temperature was too warm it can ferment...

If your temperature was too warm it can ferment really quick. Take a gravity reading to be sure it's finished.
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-15-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
It can happen it's happened to me before.

It can happen it's happened to me before.
Forum: DIY Projects 09-05-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I use one for my fermentation chamber. I bypassed...

I use one for my fermentation chamber. I bypassed the factory thermostat and wired in a Johnson controller. I haven had any problems with mine and it'll hold 38 degrees for weeks when I Lager.
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 08-27-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
Best deal I could find using the major online HBS...

Best deal I could find using the major online HBS was Midwest had 2 pinlock kegs with dual regulator, Co2 tank, and all fittings and hoses for $200. Then a $100 fridge on Craigslist. Then beverage...
Forum: Home Brewing Photo Forum 08-19-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,726
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
72303 My brew buddy DJ and my son Beau.

72303

My brew buddy DJ and my son Beau.
Forum: Home Brewing Photo Forum 08-19-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 123,319
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
72302 Here's my three tier.

72302

Here's my three tier.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 08-19-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
You'll never look back at extract! Have fun!

You'll never look back at extract! Have fun!
Forum: Hops Growing 08-19-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I second Great Lakes Hops! I ordered a Cascade...

I second Great Lakes Hops! I ordered a Cascade and Centennial last fall. Both have put on a lot of hops so far. It's not harvest time yet so I can't give a weight of the crops. The plants were in...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-19-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
If your tap water tastes ok use it. I run mine...

If your tap water tastes ok use it. I run mine through a carbon filter because my tap water tastes like a public swimming pool. Spring water is ok or bottled water would be fine. Avoid distiller...
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-19-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 7,495
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
Avoid the 3000 GT VR4 or Stealth R/T. I owned a...

Avoid the 3000 GT VR4 or Stealth R/T. I owned a Stealth R/T twin turbo. It was a money pit! First it spun a main bearing that caused the piston to slap the valves then the piston and valves shattered...
Forum: DIY Projects 08-16-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I had to end up buying some stronger rare earth...

I had to end up buying some stronger rare earth magnets. The ones out of my old hard drive weren't strong enough to hold on to my stir bar. I found them on Amazon for a couple bucks. Haven't had a...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-13-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
The stuff on the side is krausen, it's a layer of...

The stuff on the side is krausen, it's a layer of yeast that forms on the top of the wort during fermentation. Relax, It'll turn out okay!
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 08-13-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
That looks normal. Bubbling in the air lock is an...

That looks normal. Bubbling in the air lock is an indication of the start of fermentation. The only sure way to know if the fermentation is complete is to take a gravity reading. There can be...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-24-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
I've yet to see any action in the airlock. There...

I've yet to see any action in the airlock. There is a slight fermentation smell in the fridge but nothing like the rotten egg smells of my previous lagers. Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try and be...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 07-24-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Mrkirbcheck
Maibock failing to start fermentation

Need some advice, I brewed a Maibock 96 hours ago, I pitched a 2 liter starter of WLP833 on a stir plate at 72 degrees into a 1.060 wort at 72 degrees as well. I dropped the temp to 55 over a 24 hour...
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