I need to learn about yeast so I can stop buying it for each batch. That will be the next thing to find in my pile of brew books.
Just read the sticky under the fermentation forum on washing yeast. Super easy!
What?! You're not washing yeast?! Dude we need to hang
Thanks for the info. Ive been too busy with obsessing over other details of brewing that I haven't got around to yeast. Ill be ready for next brew day. Looking at 2 weeks from now. Its way too far off...may have to try a week night brew evening before then...
....if anyone has a great wheat beer recipe, let me know!
Is the us-05 decent? For $3.30 each it would cut costs down.
05 = Greatness! 04 = The KC Cheifs (disappointing). My experience with S04 is it has to be fermented on the cooler side of the range (i.e. 60-65 degrees). When S04 gets a bit warm it throws off some serious esters that are not good. There is a couple of threads on here about why people hate/don't like S04 so its just not me. US05 on the other hand has always been solid performer. But when I want a spectacular IPA I tend to go for WY1056 as I believe it ferments a bit cleaner. )05 can also get fruity up around 70 degrees.
New on HB talk. Does anyone ever do group buys on carboys?? I think it can be done. Or is there another preferred fermentation method that is easier to come by and affordable??
I am hopin we can get a group buy organized on the kegs. I really want a few more to use for force carbing mead, hard lemonade, and to lager in since they fit in my basement fridge so well.
Are we still shooting for March 2nd for grain pick up/distribution?
Thanks,
Keith
Paid. I Didn't get an email and just now decided to check out this thread. My bad.
I have been following this thread and would love to get some kegs in the $30-$40 range. Also, how often do you all do group buys? Finally, are there ever any in Omaha? Thanks for the info and let me know what people can get on keg deals too.
I realize everyone most likely already spent their allowance on grain but I will bring it up anyway.....I would really like to try and get something together on kegs if people are interested. The 3 I currently have just are not cutting it. Maybe I will call Midwest and see if they are planning in running any promotions in the near future for their kegs. I got my last round from them for 25 per keg plus shipping.
Shipping 20 tanks to your location will cost $130. Let me know what you think and have a great day! We have A grade ball locks that start out at $40 and we are waiting to see if we will have B grade ball locks which would start out at $32.99. We also have pin locks in stock for $28.99 or pin locks with a manual release valve for $32. We can work a little on the pricing if your doing 20 and take off about $1 off each tank price.
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