Recent content by Brian-d

Hey-I stepped away from brewing for a long period of time. Thinking of re-entering the hobby. I have a tank of CO2 that has been in my kegerator for a few years. I assume its ok to use, why wouldn't it be?

I am brewing a pilsner this weekend. I am going to ferment at 50f. What temp should the diacetyl rest be? Do I bring it up gradually, or just reset to the new temp? Generally how long should the diacetyl rest last? From there I assume the next step is to move to a long (30-45) lager period...

I have been brewing for about four years and have always brewed ales. Next weekend I am going to brew a Bohemian Pilsner which requires lager yeast. I always make yeast starters for my ales but got to thinking; should my starter be processed at the same temperature that I will be fermenting...

Nathanael, Thank you so much for your excellent and timely work. These custom tap handles are truly a work of art. What an excellent way for me to further customize my home brewery! Highly recommended! Click the link below to view the site where I purchased these beauties:mug...

I've always brewed ales. I want to try a lager. Is the lagering process merely cold conditioning beer after primary fermentation is complete. Thanks!

I'll wait it out a bit longer. Just seems like it is taking forever.

OG. 1.087 FG. 1.026 I've brewed this beer before with no problem. These were the targets. The beer tastes fantastic...just won't carbonate. I guess I'll have to switch kegs. Does not make any sense though.

1.087

Temp 35. I don't think there are any blockages because I can release lots of pressure from relief valve. No apparent leaks either. This is a total puzzle. It's starting to piss me off ;)

Anybody faced this???

Denny if your out there...just brewed Vanilla bourbon Porter for the third time. Great beer! This batch turned out as good as ever but I am having trouble force carbonating. I've never had this issue with any beer. What is my issue. I've had it under 30lbs of pressure for a week with no...

What a great beer. Beautiful color, and the hop flavor is big , but soooo smooth.

What a great beer. Beautiful color, and the hop flavor is big , but soooo smooth.

What a great beer. Beautiful color, and the hop flavor is big , but soooo smooth.