Recent content by AKNeal

I see. I will just get the 7.9 gallon buckets now and hope for at least a 6 gallon batch. I may push it to 6.5 just to see if I get an explosive reaction. But that's part of the fun right? Trying new things? Thanks!!

What about a second airlock? That would allow twice as much gas to escape. It would just be one more thing that is have to keep an eye on.

I mainly brew darker ales. I have an oatmeal stout recipe I brew every year. I want to brew 7.5 gallons because I currently brew 5 gallons at a time. The math is easier if I brew exactly 50% more than usual. I don't play around too much with the recipes I try out so it sounds like I'll just have...

Sorry if this has been a repeated topic. I looked for an answer in the forums and couldn't find anything. I am trying to see how much wort I can put with a 6.5 gallon fermentor. I started kegging my beer in a standard 1/6 keg (5.16 gallons). I have only brewed 5 gallon kits and usually end up...

Yeah, I think that's what I'll ask my wife for Christmas this year.

I'm brewing an Irish red. I usually transfer my brews to a secondary. I suppose its just my preference. I just don't know what to do since I'm so used to transferring it after the first week. It usually starts fermenting again and I bottle the following week. I sometimes add just a dash of yeast...

Hey everyone!! I'm glad I joined the group, this place is a wealth of knowledge. I do have a quick question. I was suppose to transfer my current brew to the secondary fermentation container, which is another 5 gallon bucket since I do not own a carboy. Well, my secondary bucket has a bottling...

I am brewing a batch of red ale for my cousins wedding across the country. I have a sixth keg I'll be storing it in. I have been considering packing it in my checked baggage but I have heard both good and bad with that. Plus it'll cost $100 for overweight charges. I talked to FedEx and they can...