I have a 20 oz CO2 paintball tank I want to use for kegging since my fridge is small. I bought this keg from Northern Brewer which comes with a regulator and all the necessary piping and fittings...
I'm using the Autumn Ale kit from Midwest.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/homebrewing-ingredients/recipe-kits/amber-ales/autumn-amber-ale.html
6 lbs Gold LME
2 oz Special B, 8 oz Caramel 80L
1 oz Hallertau
1 oz Fuggle
1 dry packet yeast (can't remember brand)
I read in John Palmer's...
I wanted to proof my dry yeast packet that came with my kit to make sure the yeast was still viable. I boiled water then let it cool to 90 degrees. I dumped the yeast in and let it sit for 20 mins to hydrate. I then put in one tspn of LME to proof it. After 30 minutes I wasn't seeing any...