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I captured yeast from my new chronical, put it on the fridge, now do I just pour off the beer and dump the rest into my new batch or do I separate the yeast further? (Everything was sanitized prior to capturing the yeast.)

Hi, I had my water tested. I brew on a H.E.R.M.S system. Should I be adding anything to my current water profile? The beer I make seems fine but am I missing something? Any input is appreciated. Thanks. Water Test Results pH 7.4 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 154 Electrical...

Hi, I'm in the process of building a HERMS like the weldless Wallace. I read that the heat has an effect on the galvanized steel. Can I paint it with a high heat paint before using it or do I have to use it a few times first? Any tips are appreciated. Thanks. :mug:

Hi, I am doing my first lager. It was brewed last week:mug. I had it in my keezer at 52 (the 904 Mexican yeast said between 50-55). 7 days after brewing I decided to paint my keezer's wooden collar and left the top open overnight to let the paint dry. When I got up this morning the...

Hi, I am using a recipie for all grain that requires two step mashing. First at 122 degrees for 30 minutes and then 150 degrees for 60 minutes. I have brewed all grain for a while but I have used one rest at about 150. My plan is to rest the grains at 122, and then drain out the...

Hi, I made my own stirplate with a computer fan and it looked and worked okay. It is basically a fan mounted in a wood craft box with an on/off switch and a potentiator. The fan was cheap and died recently. I replaced the fan with a heavy duty fan from Radio shack (120 vac)...

Well, It's not my 1st mistake and it won't be the last. I was trying a creme ale recipe and I forgot to add the flaked corn (1 lb) to the mash. I noticed it when I started the boil and decided to throw it in. I strained most of the large pieces out when filling the primary fermentor. I plan...

Well I just tasted my first all grain batch and it taste like a good beer that someone added too much water to. It was a five gallon batch. I used a 5 gallon cooler to soak the grains. I miscalculated the temperature so I added more hot water to bring it up. I basically ended up a with the...

Hi, I'm an intermediate homebrewer and I'm having a hard time getting a version of fatboy amber ale carbonated. I've been able to get my other beers carbonated after about 4 days at 12 psi, at 50 degrees. Do some beers take longer? I've cranked it up to 22 psi and see no leaks. I'll...