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I've ruined 3 batches using star san. I obviously used way too much. I didn't let the sanatized carboy dry out either before I used it. Pretty dissapointing. Since then I've used way less and let the equipment dry before use and have had no problems. My only advise is to pay attention to...

The new addition to the family(6/6/06). NEMO, our new Yorkshire Terrier.

Man, this is why I look here for info. You guys are really a bunch of good guys. Good on Ya. :mug: CG

Here is the light ale. The happy guys in the background from left to right are, IPA, Honey Wheat, and a Honey Ale from More Beer. Those floaties you see on the sides. They aren't moving up and down. They are stuck to the side. I've never seen anything ferment like this before.

I'm glad I stumbled onto this thread. I brewed a batch of light ale yesterday and my yeast was the WLP002. It started fermenting in about 5 hours and looked like nothing I had seen before. I was actually sitting down tonight to find out what a contaminated batch looked like. Sounds like I...

I've brewed a 5gal batch every Sunday since I've started so I am at 35 gal right now and plan on keeping the Sunday brew tradition. CHEERS :mug:

Thanks guys. I don't see the keg lasting more than a week so we should be good. Thanks again, CG :ban:

I've got a honey wheat that hits 5 weeks tomorrow. I don't have my co2 tank or regulator yet and won't till about mid week. Will it be possible to carb my beer in just a couple of days so I can have my first glass a week from tomorrow (5/27)? Everything that I have read states that the wheat...

I got 4 of mine from him. Talked to him on the phone about tracking the shipment and he was very helpful. Nice guy.

At least you guys know what its like to drink your own brew. I started brewing a month ago and am closing in on my first batch being ready. I don't think I will have a problem of running out once I get started, I've got 4 batches in secondary and one in the primary. I'm getting ready to start...

Nice post. Thanks for the info. :mug:

This may be a stupid question but here I go. Is there any benefit to having a drilled bung or stopper as opposed to having a 2 hole carboy cap?? I've got both and have noticed that with the stopper, during fermentation, the stopper will rise a bit. I now have a couple of caps for my 6.5...

As far as keg maintenance this site seemed pretty helpfull. http://www.bodensatz.com/staticpages/index.php?page=Soda-Kegs-Maint

TBB, forget that post I sent you I found it on the site. Thanks!!! Dude, I would love to try that recipie. I'm not up to AG yet so it may be a couple of months but I will post after and let you know. Sounds delicious... :mug:

I'm going to brew this weekend and my wife would like a honey wheat. Any suggestions or past experiences with a great honey wheat kit?? This will be my second brew and we both are looking forward to it.

It's been about 36 hours since the brew and the yeasties are flying :p I've got about 3 1/2 gal in the fermentor and I am not adding water. I plan on conditioning this beer for about 3 to 4 months in a keg and then diviing in. Thanks for everyones support. :mug:

You won't believe this. I came home today @ 3 P.M. and my brew was going crazy. The lock was bubbling every 2 or 3 seconds and the yeast was jumping up and down the carboy. It may work out after all. My next question is should I add water after the fermentation when I go to secondary??? I...

Yea, I boiled the HELL out of it. I got one of those banjo cookers and that thing throws off some crazy heat. I did turn it down quite a bit after the boil started but not nearly enough. Like the post said, I boiled down from 6 gal to 3 gal in one hour. I'm learning. :)