Recent content by AndySlusher

Glass heated up to 1500 degrees.

Stuff I make melting glass in my kiln.

I've had good luck with my local homebrew supply store but I also like the guys at http://www.midwestsupplies.com/ At the top of their web page is a "Live Help" button that will allow you to engage in a real time chat session if you want to ask them questions. Of course you can also just give...

I've completed 5 partial-boil extract brews and they have all been at least "drinkable". Many of the threads on here claim that the singel best thing you can do to improve your homebrew's taste is to move to full boils. I know I need to upgrade my kettle to an 8-10 gallon model for a 5...

Yes, I cooled the wort to just over 70 degrees. I was mainly wondering if adding the yeast before taking the OG reading would affect it's accuracy. Thanks for the reply browncoat.

I just finished brewing an IPA recipe from Brewer's Best. All went as planned except toward the end it called for adding water to the wort (this is an extract recipe) until you reach your desired OG and THEN pitch your yeast. Instead, I pitched the yeast and then added water to achieve the...