Search results

I'm in Tampa and can get anything from Cigar City

Start off by not gauging fermentation activity based on the airlock. Fermenting beer doesn't always show in the airlock especially after the first few days. Next , don't stir your beer after it starts fermenting. the yeast doesn't need to be stirred around to do it's job and you can risk...

I didn't start brewing until i moved up here. There are a few homebrew shops up here but there is one in miami called Brewbox www.brewboxmiami.com. Highly suggest going all grain, it might get a little pricey ordering the equipment online but you can always build it all yourself with stuff from...

I've been living in Tampa the last 5 years but lived in Miami my whole life. I still keep in touch with all my peeps and yea brewing isn't something much people do down there. Romeo have you been to World of Beer in Midtown or the DRB? Great places with hundreds of different beer selections from...

I started off brewing all grain using traditional batch sparge techniques but have been experimenting with full volume mashing as well. I'm wondering.... why not somewhat blend the two techniques and would it actually work? So here's my theory (for what it's worth): 1. Use the common...

Great episode!

OHHHHH SNAP!!!!! I'm prepared for the madness!!

They got John Palmer on the BTV episode today, not bad

If looking 420 times a day i don't think it's dough your baking. This is coming from a fellow "baker" so i think i know what your talking about.

Sometimes I even stair at my empty carboys for inspiration

Same here, I have to tweak my temp controller during the first few days of fermentation.

I find myself "checking" my carboys probably 3-4 times a day. I like to look through the glass and see how active it is, sometimes I even talk to the carboy assuming that the yeast can hear me giving them a pep talk. "Come on guys, we're almost there! Just a few more gravity points and we're...

Don, I vote YOU to be the next co-host of BTV. Yes you can!!!!! I've been following you on youtube for a year and a half, Great stuff!! You also inspired me to switch to No-Sparge brewing, I've have nothing but fantastic results with my take on your technique. I'm also a big supporter of...

As always it all worked out, fermentation is well on it's way. RDWHAB

Brewed a very simple extract batch last night just to make use of some Key Limes I picked up in the Keys last weekend. Basically used various containers of ingredients I had laying around. 2.? Lbs Wheat DME 1.? Lbs Light DME 1.? Lbs Light LME 2.? oz Corn Sugar .25oz Columbus 18.2%...

True that! My makeshift blowoff tube that i made with the airlock stopper and spare siphon hose will now be a permanent fixture in my setup.

I brewed a Belgian Golden Strong last night and due to lack of empty carboys brought out the 7.5 gallon bucket to ferment it. After almost 2 years brewing never had an issue with blowoffs. Granted I've always used a blowoff tube in carboys but NEVER used a blowoff tube on the lid of the bucket...

Belgian golden strong went in the bucket 2 hours ago. First time using mr malty yeast calculator and already having major airlock activity. After brewing 1.5 years I just realized I've been under pitching all along. Epic brew day!!!

1 gallon batches? sounds more like a glorified yeast starter... kidding, i brew 1 gallon batches for experimental beers. works great!

Thanks Nuke, that's all I needed to hear