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Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 05-16-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2,047
Views: 625,916
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I've switched to using empty White Lab vials to...

I've switched to using empty White Lab vials to approximate the cell counts when making a starter, I eyeball the volume in my stored vials against what shipped in the original vial when I bought it. ...
Forum: Bottling/Kegging 12-27-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I mounted my Co2 tank outside it's just way...

I mounted my Co2 tank outside it's just way easier to get at it to make pressure adjustments and to get a better reading of the gas left in the tank, not to mention it freed up room inside the...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 12-27-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,687
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I guess it depends on the model of corny keg but...

I guess it depends on the model of corny keg but 20 liters equals 21.14 quarts and 5 gallons equals 20 quarts. The instructions that came with my 2.5 and 3 gallon corny kegs said to fill them up even...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 11-23-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
It'd just add that some yeast strains are more...

It'd just add that some yeast strains are more flocculant than others and decanting them after only a day in the refrigerator will toss out the more flocculent cells that give you the best...
Forum: Brewing Software 11-04-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,959
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
This month I've added even more items for every...

This month I've added even more items for every level of brewer from first time brewer to the most advanced there's something new for everyone. This month I've included four exciting new recipes and...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 11-04-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
When I calculate my 5 gallon recipes I use 6.5...

When I calculate my 5 gallon recipes I use 6.5 gallons for the volume, using qBrew. This is done to allow 1 gallon for boil loss and another half gallon to trub loss in hopes that I can get 5 gallons...
Forum: Recipes/Ingredients 11-04-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
The trick to avoiding a stuck mash when brewing a...

The trick to avoiding a stuck mash when brewing a wheat beer is in loading your mash tun with grains. I use 1/2 pound of rice hulls, I've soaked them and used them right out of the bag and there's no...
Forum: Brewing Software 11-04-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,448
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I've been using qBrew for years now and it's...

I've been using qBrew for years now and it's software that I haven't outgrown yet even when going from Mr. Beer kit to my own all grain recipes. It's open source and I've been providing free updates...
Forum: Equipment/Sanitation 09-08-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,727
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I use a pre-chiller all the time now and it works...

I use a pre-chiller all the time now and it works the best of all methods I've tried before.
...
Forum: Brewing Software 05-25-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 101,359
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I started off using qBrew and still use it,...

I started off using qBrew and still use it, although I have tried a lot of other applications and web sites I like qBrew the best because it's just so accurate and easy to use. Over the years I keep...
Forum: Brewing Software 05-25-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,959
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
The May 2012 qBrew database update includes all...

The May 2012 qBrew database update includes all the new Mr. Beer/Coopers extracts and much, much more. It's free and easy to use for MAC and Windows users, download it today and get a sample recipe...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 12-28-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
The first 10-12 hours the yeast are eating and...

The first 10-12 hours the yeast are eating and growing but until they use up all the oxygen in the wort they won't start fermenting sugars. Once they do they'll start making your beer. Once all the...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 12-28-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 450
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
Yep, he's right. If you ferment at 68F and then...

Yep, he's right. If you ferment at 68F and then cold crash the fermentor in the refrigerator at 36F then enter 68F in the priming calculator. On the other hand if you ferment at 54F and then warm the...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 12-28-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 740
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I recently read a post where a brewer forgot to...

I recently read a post where a brewer forgot to empty the OneStep sanitizer from his fermentor before filling it with wort, he thought it had cool filtered water in it but turned out it was OneStep....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 12-27-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,297
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
Uh, I brewed this one today and pitched the yeast...

Uh, I brewed this one today and pitched the yeast as a Lager yeast so it's fermenting at 55F now. As for the grains I just followed their directions and steeped them in boiled water after turning off...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 12-11-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 194
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
1. Smack the liquid yeast pack and allow it to...

1. Smack the liquid yeast pack and allow it to swell as stated in the directions. (3-24 hours).

2. Boil 1/2 cup of light DME in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes leaving the lid on and allow it to...
Forum: Brewing Software 10-16-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,959
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
Gals you were able to find the directions,...

Gals you were able to find the directions, they're pretty easy to follow and qBrew is definitely still one of the easiest recipe calculators out there.
Forum: DIY Projects 09-25-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,344
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I've bee n pre-heating my mash tun with with 170F...

I've bee n pre-heating my mash tun with with 170F water for 20 minutes and then dumping it out before adding in my grains and strike water. By placing a folded towel or two on top of the lid this tun...
Forum: Fermentation & Yeast 09-25-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 338
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
It's a hard lesson learned, but I'd dump it and...

It's a hard lesson learned, but I'd dump it and try doing it better next time.
Forum: Brewing Software 09-25-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,959
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
My September 2011 qBrew ingredient database...

My September 2011 qBrew ingredient database updates are now available to all as a free download. This month's ingredients update includes the following:

Grains - More types and descriptions...
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 08-22-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,776
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
Definitely go with a wort cooler, once you've...

Definitely go with a wort cooler, once you've used one you'll know why. No need to have a bunch of ice handy whenever you decide to brew and they work even faster during the colder months of the year.
Forum: Extract Brewing 07-13-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I'd start by trying to figure out what I did...

I'd start by trying to figure out what I did wrong with the initial pitch, not enough yeast, yeast not viable, temperature too low, etc... I'd pass this 3% batch off as a 'light' wheat beer and try...
Forum: General Beer Discussion 07-10-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
From my past experience with tannins and...

From my past experience with tannins and astringency you may wind up tossing this batch out. Your target temperature should be hit within a few minutes any longer will cause issues with conversion....
Forum: Home Brewing Photo Forum 07-10-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fIsMcx48CGQ/Tf9...

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Let's Get Screwy!
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 07-10-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 628
Posted By ScrewyBrewer
I've done a ton of 5 gallon batches using my 5...

I've done a ton of 5 gallon batches using my 5 gallon mash tun (http://www.thescrewybrewer.com/2010/12/screwys-5-gallon-mash-tun.html) and have absolutely no problems mashing 11 pounds of grains and...
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