Recent content by brian.brewer

That makes sense. This is only my second 5 gallon batch so I just have some of those first time worries I guess. Just expected a golden color in the carboy and it “appears” black. Beer has a funny way of making me worry even though... it’s beer. Can’t complain!

Did yours end up the typical golden color of a blonde or was it truly darker like that and just cleared when cold crashed? Does that make sense?

That’s what a buddy of mine said too. Let’s hope that’s the case! Thank you for your input.

Hey guys. Today I brewed a simple blonde ale. After it was chilled, I transferred it from the brew kettle to the fermenter. It was coming out of the nose a nice golden yellow. A few hours later, it’s very dark. I’m positive the fermenter was sanitized first. I use starsan if that matters. What...

I was thinking about that as soon as brew day 1 was over! Haha

My first home brew was finally ready to drink today. Call me bias but it tastes great!

It’s a witbier. It’s my first so I just was concerned that there was suddenly stuff floating that wasn’t there a week into the fermentation.

Thanks. This is my first home brew so I’ve been having mini panic attacks over everything! Just concerned me that it was clear before the reading and much different after.

Hey guys. A couple days ago I took a hydrometer reading about a week into the fermentation. I was meticulous about sanitizing and made sure everything was clean. Today, it has some white dots and a film like substance floating. It was mostly clear on top before I took the reading. Is this...

Hi all. I just wanted to do a quick post for my first time here. I recently bought the robobrew gen 3 and brewed a Witbier. I’ve helped friends brew on gas burners but I can honestly say I loved every second of the robobrew. My beer is currently in the fermenter and my patience is definitely...