Recent content by batsakis

Yooper, Thanks for the reply. I recorded my mash temp at 154 but when I fly sparged it may have been in the 150 range because I don't have a big enough pot for the sparge water yet. Thanks again

Hello, Just looking for some feedback (critic) on an all grain batch I made a month back. This was about my 6th all grain brew but the first recipe I put together utilizing some ingredients I had left over from previous batches. The question I have is that I have never had a beer in the...

Thanks for the help!

Hello all On Saturday I made my first lager a Czech pils(clone brews pilsner urquell. It has been over 48 hours and there is still no sign of fermentation. I know that lagers tend to take a bit longer but I am getting concerned. I pitched a fresh pils yeast from white labs in a berry well...

Hello All I am trying to come up with a recipe for Palm Speciale a Belgian amber ale. I have searched the web without any luck. I spent some time in Belgium and really have a craving for this. I know it is imported and have seen it in NY, but here in Michigan it is nowhere to be found...

Thanks for info. sounds like the perfect time to do a yeast starter. I will do some research, feel free to leave any pointers.

Hello Two weeks ago I bought supplies one of which was a vile of white labs refrigerated yeast. I just realized that I did not put the yeast in the fridge :(. It has been at about 60 degrees for a couple weeks. It looks normal. My question is it still good? I am planning on brewing this...

Now that the weather in the north is getting into grilling season...I like to throw a rolled out pizza dough on a hot grill until it puffs up and is cooked without burning. Then put toppings and cheese on and finish the rest in the oven. Makes for a nice crispy crust and more of a brick oven...

Is it possible to get an accurate reading in finished carbonated beer? Looking to get an abv reading cause I did not get a final gravity before kegging.

Sweet thanks!

Hello I am making a porter that called for a lager yeast and 50 degree fermentation. It has started fermenting and smells awesome. I am just confused because it appears to be fermenting on top and I thought it was supposed to ferment on the bottom? Any help with this? Thanks!

Hell No!

Hello All, Just looking for some guidance on a batch to use just the ingredients I have in house. I am going to Keg this batch for a weekend of beer drinking with a lot of non beer drinkers (keep that in mind). What I've Got... 6.6# of Light DME 1# of Crystal Malt 1# of Biscuit malt...

I just googled home brewing, it was the first forum site.

Hello, I brewed in college with my roommates and kind of lost touch after that. I just started brewing again, and I wish I never stopped. My palate for beer has definitely evolved towards the Hoppy IPA's. I have brewed a couple batches already with success, and I look forward to finding...