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  1. Suddy

    Keg with a rubber top and bottom for Keggle

    Does anyone know if the rubber will come off? I have an opportunity to pick up 5 kegs like this on the cheap. I just need to know if I can use them for keggles.
  2. Suddy

    recipe opinions

    Hey guys and gals, Working on my next batch here it is: Weyermann Pale Wheat 6 lbs, 0 oz Briess 2-Row Brewer's Malt 1 lbs, 0 oz Hallertau Pellets, German - Aroma/Flavor Hop 4.3% AA 1 oz Coriander Seed - 1 oz. 1 ea White Labs Hefeweizen - WLP300 1 ea .5 oz hallertau...
  3. Suddy

    Cold room build ideas

    Hi all, I want to build a cold room on to my existing 10' x 12' shed. This is the proposed new layout. Amy suggestions? http://www.flickr.com/photos/30615067@N08/4346081307/
  4. Suddy

    Hefe sitting in fermenter

    I have a hefe that has been in the carboy for 5 months now. I just kind of forgot it was there (thanks to a long pipeline). Is this still going to be a good brew? I have heard that they should be drank young....
  5. Suddy

    blowoff tube size

    Does anyone know the vinal tubing size i need to fit my 6.5 gallon carboy? Thanks! :mug:
  6. Suddy

    starter issues

    On Friday I made a starter for a hefeweisen (wlp300) for a Saturday brew day. I had to delay my brew day till tomorrow (Monday). Will my starter be ok? is the yeast sill healthy for pitching?
  7. Suddy

    My first AG brew

    so I decided to make the move to all grain. I got a Coleman 70 qt cooler and did the conversion. Tested for leaks, none found. I decided to go with Edwort's Pale Ale. Simple grain bill and simple hop additions. The LHBS didnt have cascade so I went with Amarillo. So I started...
  8. Suddy

    maltodextrin for bottling

    Can I use maltodextrin for carbonating by bottles? How much should I add to have the carb style for an APA? SUddy
  9. Suddy

    Cold Crashing In a Swamp Cooler

    Hi Everyone, I want to clear up my APA before it goes into the bottles. My issue is that I do not have a fridge to cold crash in. Just my trusty 50 gallon rubbermade bin. What would you suggest as far as getting the temp down? I am assuming it would be lots of ice and draining the water...
  10. Suddy

    using the swamp cooler

    I have a edwords haus ale in the swamp cooler right now. I checked the temp this morn and it was at 57 degrees. I am using safale us-05. Is this temp to low? Is my yeast going to do dormant or die out at this temp?
  11. Suddy

    Brewing Edworts Haus Ale NEED HELP

    Hi everyone, hope someone is up late like me. I am brewing the Haus Ale and need a little assistance. I have: 6.5 lbs of extra pale LME 1 lb crystal 10 2 lbs Munich(LHBS didnt have Vienna) 2 oz cascade at what temp should I add in the munich and crystal. The are in muslin...
  12. Suddy

    De-labeling bottles

    Really sucks..... Luckily I have a Case of Dog Fish Head 90 min IPA to make it all better. My first brew is going in the bottles in t-minus 25 clean bottles wish me luck!! Suddy
  13. Suddy

    Type of water used

    Hi Everyone, When I brewed my first batch 2 weeks ago I used distilled water (thinking I wanted the purest possible). After doing some research I have found the the brew needs minerals and salts to be healthy. I had a vigorous fermentation during the first 36 hours then it died down quickly...
  14. Suddy

    Twist Top Capped Bottles

    Is there any issues with using these types of bottles with my capper? Suddy
  15. Suddy

    Keeping Fermenter Cool

    Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to keep my fermenter cool. Due to my wife and children I have to keep the house at about 70-72 degrees. When I brewed my first batch I watched the temp go above 78 in my beer. I can smell a slight banana smell from the airlock, so...
  16. Suddy

    Is this normal?

    Hi guys, I am brewing my first batch using a true brew red ale kit. I followed the instructions to a t. I pitched the yeast (non re-hydrated) at 78 degrees. I had a lot of activity within 6 hours and lasting for about 36 hours. This morn the activity had stopped and I had very little foam...
  17. Suddy

    New Brewer in Kernersville NC

    Hi Everyone! I just bought my starter kit and ingredients a few hours ago. I am psyched up to brew my first batch! I got a Red Ale for my first brew, I hope it turns out good. Suddy:mug:
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