Stauffbier
Well-Known Member
So, we're never too old or too experienced to learn something new.
What have you learned so far this year that has improved you homebrew?
I have learned a lot of things. It's amazing how far you can advance in as little as 6 months. If I had to choose the most important thing I've learned it would be the impact of proper fermentation temperature control.
Folks, listen to me.... when the experienced brewers on HBT tell you that fermentation temperature control is one of the most important things for quality... they mean it! I've never learned a more true lesson than this. I've been trying to control fermentation temps for quite a while, and I've finally gotten to where I have the swamp cooler process down. I can keep my temp within +-1 degree now. The day I switched to an ice chest vs. Rubbermaid containers I no longer had to fight with keeping a stable temp. My beer has improved dramatically thanks to this consistancy.
The second most important thing I've learned... I'm sick of swamp coolers!! A fermentation chamber is in the works, and should be up and running in due time...
What have you learned so far this year that has improved you homebrew?
I have learned a lot of things. It's amazing how far you can advance in as little as 6 months. If I had to choose the most important thing I've learned it would be the impact of proper fermentation temperature control.
Folks, listen to me.... when the experienced brewers on HBT tell you that fermentation temperature control is one of the most important things for quality... they mean it! I've never learned a more true lesson than this. I've been trying to control fermentation temps for quite a while, and I've finally gotten to where I have the swamp cooler process down. I can keep my temp within +-1 degree now. The day I switched to an ice chest vs. Rubbermaid containers I no longer had to fight with keeping a stable temp. My beer has improved dramatically thanks to this consistancy.
The second most important thing I've learned... I'm sick of swamp coolers!! A fermentation chamber is in the works, and should be up and running in due time...