Recent content by Brickhouse_Brew

Well, I already have a full size fridge that I was hoping to convert (the wife has me on a budget). Now, if I am doing my research right, all I would need along with the kegging system would be 2 faucets and 2 faucet shanks. Is that about right? -edit- And taps and a drip pan...

Okay, maybe I will buy the kegging system instead of trying it on my own. Here is what is included from Midwest Brewing Supplies: -Two reconditioned 5 gallon stainless steel Cornelius kegs (25" Tall x 8.5" diameter - 27" tall with the disconnects.) -(Optional) 5 lb New Aluminum CO2 tank...

Okay, a little background information, I'm not a do-it-myself type of guy (except when it comes to beer), but I've been reading for the past 2 hours on how to setup a kegging system and I'm wondering if it sounds easier than it actually is. After looking into buying a dual kegging system, the...

Okay, so I added more yeast and things seem to be progressing nicely, but only when my fermenter is not in the refigerator. The temp. gauge says that the fridge is around 45 degrees, but the airlock only pops when I take the beer out of the fridge. I must not have the temperature high enough...

Thanks for the quick replies, it looks like I severly under shot the amount of yeast I needed. My plan is to add 2 more packs of the Wyeast and let it sit in the primary fermentor for 3 weeks with a dactyl rest. During this time, is a temperature of 40-45 degrees too low? I am kind of limited...

My lager yeast aren't doing much of anything, and rather than clutter up the page I figured I'd toss my questions here. I bought a Wyeast 2007 activator, and activated 3 hours before use but the bag never swelled (bag was kept at 40 degrees since purchase a week prior). I had no other options...

Just found this website and would love some input on my 2nd partial mash recipe. I am trying to make a partial mash lager but I talked to my local home brewing store and they said I am looking at a 7-8% alcohol volume based on my ingredients. Here is what I have minus the hops: 3lbs Pale...