Recent content by bluebirddoc

I would honestly recommend adding the sugar later. It just needs to dissolve but can get burnt to the bottom of your kettle. 5-10 min before flame out works better for me on adding sugar.

considering I can brew a beer for $0.50 which is the same price as PBR using quality ingredients and getting beer that is as good or better than $10 six packs at the package store, I'd say that is pretty darn cheap. I usually save on yeast buying one snap pack and building it up ( I have a 20...

I have not been monitoring the temps, but it's about 78 degrees in my basement in Denver right now, usually stays pretty consistent. Do you monitor you fermenter temp by just sanitizing a instant read thermometer and then sticking it in there from time to time, or is there a cool gadget to get...

Hi all, new to the forum. Just upgraded to a 20 gallon setup with a 30 gallon conical fermenter. I must say, after the cost of the system is forgotten, I really enjoy brewing on the larger setup. I would estimate about a 10% longer brew day, but with the necessary pump to transfer liquid...