Recent content by BrewBear76

So I scored a really nice Sanyo full size Kegerator that is practically brand new. Set up for commercial beers obviously and works perfectly. Have a 5 gal key of Green Flash Hop Head Red flowing as I type. I'm actually brewing tomorrow so want to have necessary equip within a couple of weeks...

So I'm going to try and use liquid smack packs for the first time and wanted to know if it is really necessary to use a starter to obtain the proper cel count. I'm looking to pitch 18 M into my 1.083 OG wort and since each smack pack is noted as producing 6 M can't I just add 3 smack packs...

Sculpin Habanero IPA is fantastic and I'd love to brew a clone. When are the peppers typically added? During boil, primary or secondary?

Thanks to all for the advice. Think I'm just gonna go for it and do both. On a side note I was lucky enough to get a brick of Westy 12 last week. Can't wait to try it. Surprising some Christmas guests with an exclusive tasting. Hope it's as good as all the recent hype.

So I have a few extract brews under my belt to which each has been better than the last. I think I can say I'm officially addicted to this hobby now. Ned some advice on what my next step should be. Should I invest in kegging or going all grain first? I'm leaning toward kegging because the...

I completely understand the necessity for saving a dollar here, a dollar there, etc but I really try to support my LHBS as much as I can. If it only cost me $7 more for an item at the LHBS I'm likely to still buy it. My local store has been crucial in my fairly new hobby of home brewing and I...

I'm also a newbie but found that flipping through recipes and adding some easy additions to fit my liking has worked out really well. Currently drinking a hoppy amber ale that I am very pleased with. I feel its informational as well as giving me an understanding of the little nuances of...

So I have a couple boils under my belt (currently drinking one and another fermenting). I'm really enjoying myself with home brewing and would like some recommendations on what equipment upgrades I should make first. Currently using a turkey fryer as a kettle and have the 2 bucket fermenting...

**UPDATE**. It's been 2 weeks and the beer tastes great! Can't believe the difference a week makes and I'm now enjoying the fruit of my labor.

Thanks for all the advice. I'll wait another couple of weeks before sampling again.

Johnnyhitch1 - sounds like good advice to me. Really appreciate it and 2nd batch is already in the primary so I'm already following it. Thanks!

Tasted great when bottled. Was really stoked on how well it came out. Acidic is a good word to describe. Not quite rancid. I guess I have no real choice but to wait a couple of weeks and see how it tastes. Only way to be sure right?

Tasted great at bottling. No off flavor at all. Acidic is a good adjective to describe it. Not quite rancid, at least not yet...

14 days in a primary. No secondary. Bottled on 14th day which was 5 days ago. OG was 1.060 and FG at bottling was just under 1.010 so thought I was defintely good to bottle. Cleaned and sanitized bottles with BEST iodine sanitizer. Any chance I just need more time than 5 days for finish...

Pale ale and it was in a dark closet the whole time. Would the yeast not done eating the priming sugar have anything to do with it?