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Ska Brewing Modus Hoperandi & Santa Fe Brewing Happy Camper Both in cans for easy shipping. I agree - Canada's selection of craft beer sucks. I was in SK a few weeks ago and could not believe how poor the selection was. Being from CO has got me spoiled

Sitting on the internet and reading everything I could. Palmer and Papazian-the two bibles of the craft. Two true stories: Once saw the sun come up through the window in my office because I lost track of time. Wife made me move to the quest room because I was still reading at some ungodly...

Just remember - coming in second means you are the first loser. Congratulations - you deserve it.:mug:

Don't worry - everything is fine. I typically start getting fermentation within 3-4 hours after I pitch the yeast and it goes crazy for the first few days and then levels off. Remember - leave it in your primary for 2-3 weeks before you move to secondary or to bottling/kegging:mug:

My son and I are both homebrewers and we are always trading our beers back and forth, both for enjoyment but also to get good, constructive critisisim:mug:

I leave all my beer in the primary for 21 days and then go straight to bottling. I doubt whether fermentation is finished after only 7 days. For me, the bare minimum would be 14 days and ALWAYS check with a hydrometer for 2 to 3 days to be sure that fermantation is finished:)

Bought grain and had it crushed at LHBS on Oct 8. Too many things got in the way and did not brew until Dec 10. Bottled yesterday (Dec 31) and smelled and tasted great. OG 1.060 and FG 1.018. Ready to drink on Jan 21. Kept the grain in a Ziploc Bag in basement (65 degrees) Time will tell but...

Is there a SWMBO involved? If so, what is your new address?

I have the same issue of soupy yeast cake using US-05. I primary for 3 to 4 weeks then go straight to bottling. I, however do move the primary to the kitchen counter the night before I bottle. I sure would appreciate any info on how to get tighter yeast cakes. Thx in advance...

A few words from a retired liquor store owner. Try Svedka Vodka. Here in CO it is priced with Smirnoff but will drink with Ketel or Absolut IMHO. Sold oceans of the stuff back in the day.

I brewed an Oatmeal Stout with OG 1.062. FG stalled at 1.020 after 3 weeks in the primary. I am drinking this now and is a great brewski. Don't worry -- you will be fine

I do extract brewing, making 2.5 gallon batches using a 5 gallon BK. I lose about .75-1.0 gallon during the 60 minute boil. Which is the more preferred method: Start with 2.5 gallon boil and boil down to 1.5 gallon and then top off back to 2.5 gallon (Will help bring temp down to pitching...

The Brew Hut and Dry Dock Brewing in Aurora CO. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great selection of ingredients and equipment. All this with a brewpub right next door pouring an assortment of their own beers. They also host homebrewer competitions. I think they will ship - look them up on the web...

Labor Day weekend is going to be taken up with bottling and tasting. Bottling: SN type Pale Ale Bottling: My own recipe IPA Tasting: Oatmeal Stout

Shooting for 2.5 gal total. Had to add the 3/4 gal water to get to 2.5 gal

Just brewed my 8th batch and OG came in at 1.040 (expecting 1.060) 5 Gal BK/BIAB 2.5 gal batch I am calling this a partial mash. These are the details. Recipe: 3.00# LME 1.00# American Pale 2 Row .50# Crystal 60 .50# Carapils .50oz Galena 60 min .25oz Galena 30 min .50oz Centennial...

Count me in as a rabid hockey fan. Grew up in Sask. always pulling for the Blackhawks. Glenn Hall was my idol. Moved to CO. 27 years ago so now it is AVS ALL THE WAY.

Check out Terpsichoreankid on YouTube. He does a 4 or 5 part series on brewing a Java Stout. I think it works pretty well. As a matter of fact, of all the brewing videos I watched on YouTube, I learned the most from him and follow his methodology in my own brewing. CraigTube is also very good...

And above all else...............Learn to BE PATIENT

Absolutely best canned beer is Modus Hoperandi by Ska Brewing. Beers by Oscar Blue Brewing rank a close 2nd.