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I hooked up the Hop Rocket with 2 oz of Cascade hops and a beer which was just fine from the keg. But with the hop rocket attached, it just pours foam instead of beer. I fill the glass and drink the foam after about 20 mins of settling so I dont waste it. Why am I just getting foam? I...

LOL, Never been in a street riot. Never tasted from a Urinal. Not sure I have had melted plastic. But I imagine, this beer is just fine, cause I would much rather try roasted raisins and old prunes than the things you mentioned.

The airlock activity is this. At 68 degrees, the airlock slowed to 45 seconds per blip. Then after checking the gravity on Sat, the Stout with 1.5 lbs of unmalted roasted barley at 500 L in a 5 gallon batch of mash, was at 1.018. Started at 1.053. Mash temp was 150 F at the beginning and...

I know, I am digging up an old forum topic. I am only asking because I have some strange airlock activity going on and although it taste fine, I am in fear of bottle bombs. I see you say it is hard to contaminate a beer if you follow instructions yet I see you saying that when you...

I find the bottling wand takes all the fun out of filling the bottles. That is why I let my kids bottle the beer. (and make wallets)

Don't I need a 2 Liter starter for 5 gallons of brew at 1.050 gravity? My local brew shop is 6 bucks a pound for DME. But I see your point.

Cool! Thanks again for the replies.. Yes, I meant that a starter costs about 3 bucks in DME to make. While a yeast pack cost about 7. I dont have the luxory of predicting when I can make beer. So I have to hit the store and make it the same day I find out I have a day to do it. So making a...

Sorry to bring this up again. I have made about 20 dark beers. First light colored beer. I have the Chill Haze as you call it. What is a cold break? I have no clue what to do to avoid the chill haze? Do i need to allow more time at 60 degrees before dropping it down to 50? How do I...

LOL, I buy mine at the store and would not buy it if it was already blown up. I like to smack it myself.

The wyeast activator packs show viability with CO2 release blowing up the container like a balloon. I am not sure how the viability of a starter is more obvious than a balloon effect. However, I can see that a strong krausen might be the same as the balloon effect in the visual aspect. I...

I have little patience. (I know, not good in brewing). And I am lazy. But I love brewing beer and have plenty of money to spend on brewing. So, would it be the same for me to just buy 2 or 3 packages of wyeast activator and pitch it instead of having to wait for a starter? Or is that...

With this hobby, seems like you are always experiencing something new. Well after over a dozen batches, I ran into low attenuation and have one question please. I really appreciate your help to know what I may have done. Information: Stout made with 1 lb of unmalted black roasted...

Thanks guys. Just making sure half a vial of Goo is what they sold me and not a full vial that was half used. I appreciate the replies.

I usually buy different yeast than WhiteLabs.f Wyeast and dry. I bought a white labs vial and noticed two things. Anyone know the answers please? 1. It is less than half full with the goo at the bottom which looks like light brown clay. This is the yeast. Is it only supposed to be less...

YES, I was talking about this. Sounds like it somehow absorbs the CO2 in less time somehow? Is that because you shake it? Beer is never as good if you age it less. 4 weeks extra aging may be the reason why it is not as good?

I learned the hard way that CO2 needs to dissolve into the beer after you bottle it. Otherwise, it foams up and overflows out of the bottle. Using a Carbonation cap sounds easy. However, before I build a setup to carb artificially in this way, anyone have information on the time it takes to...

This topic is hilarious. You guys are funny. Here is what happened to me without ever using a starter. Yes some of this is opinion, but the time on the high G and the time on the Lager are facts. 1. My Wheat ales taste great to me and everyone who tried (around 15 people) Along with my...

OK, my son finally came up with one slightly scientific on his own. Does Chocolate milk heat up faster than regular milk? Because he wants to know in making hot chocolate, if he should add the chocalate first for faster service. I will expand upon this one. Anyway, thanks for the posts.

Yes, that is a good one with the helicopter parenting. His ideas were ask for first. But his answers were not even related to science. This is actually a parent kid project. Trust me, I dont help him with homework hardly. About once per year the school sticks one on me. I am now giving...