Recent content by Billo355

Recently I have experienced an odd issue. I had a batch of porter seemingly come down with a gusher infection. Super carbonated, foams when you open it, not much taste. My next batch has shown some similar traits - even though I cleansed and sterilized the heck out of every step. It...

So I'm looking to take the plunge and pick up a Sanyo 4912 (seemingly a popular choice) to turn into a kegerator. There seems to be a wealth of information about the process but no real consensus on the other parts. Any recommendations for good prices and quality on a complete conversion...

I've been reading various posts on Dry Hopping in the secondary and can't seem to find anything resembling a consensus. I'm using a recipe that included 1 oz. or hop plugs for dry hopping and I'm not sure of the pros/cons of placing them in a sock or not. I imagine doing so will make...

That's what I get for following instructions. I'll just cross my fingers and brew a day early. Thanks for the advice.

Up to this point I've used Dried Yeast. Now I'm using a recipe from William's Brewing and it came with a Liquid Yeast pouch. The instructions said to break the inner seal and allow the pouch to sit, at room temperature, for 1-7 (usually 2-3) days until it swells up - and then you must use it...