Recent content by BykerBrewer

Lol PKrd. Thanks all for the feedback! Really appreciate it!

Wow. Interesting. I have been leaving mine packed with sanitizer as well and have not had an issues. Just wanted to know if there was some info out there. Thanks! I know its a "If its not broke, don't fix it" kinda thing, but I want to put my best possible beer out there & I know that requires...

Hey Bleme, Haha well I'm well aware that this is not master thesis material. That being said, its 2018 and craft beer is a HUGE industry. That information IS out there, I have absolutely zero doubt about that. As far as credibility of information goes, I think it is fair to say that information...

Hey all, I appreciate the responses. However, I am really looking for a source (something from a book or reputable website) that says how it should be done/the research backed method/ the proper method. My homebrewing books do not cover it & my internet research has not proven fruitful. I...

Hello HBT, I would like to know how to properly store a beer line between kegs. I have 4 taps, sometimes one line will remain empty for 1-3 weeks before I have a beer ready. I have heard so many different people say to do different things after beer line cleaning (leave it packed with water...

Just thought I would post this here for anyone that comes across this thread because I had oxidation issues when bottling for a long time. I did a minor experiment recently to determine the effect of purging the headspace in the bottle with CO2. Very simply, I bottled all beers as I normally...

I tend to think a 10% decrease in efficiency is the result of something other than using a colander or a muslin bag to strain. Look at other variables. That said, you can try this if you want... The method I use removes the flour you speak of, holds the mash temp well, and results in good...

Great! Sounds like nothing to worry about. The batch size was a bit smaller on this batch so your explanations definitely make sense. I appreciate the help! Cheers!

Hello HBT, I have brewed 60 or so batches of beer and this is the first time this has ever happened to me and I have no idea how it happened. I was brewing an Imperial Stout (1.083 OG, nothing crazy) and gave the wort a little stir about 10mins before the end of the boil, everything was...

Uncruliar, You have to take into account grain absorption. So, more grain in your recipe does require more total water. And I would advise sticking to a grain to mash water ratio that works for you... If you do, then yes, more grain = more mash water. You can try steeping the grains in the...

Hey Uncruliar, I definitely understand the frustration of missing your Target OG as I did by quite a bit my first few batches as well. There are a number of factors that could have resulted in the lower than expected OG that you recorded. Ultimately, however, hitting your target OG is going to...

Thank you everyone for the responses! Today is the day, first time I will keg a beer. So here us my plan... 1. Get the beer under CO2 in the keg, 2. Cool the keg to 40 F overnight, 3. Then tomorrow set the regulator to 12-13psi, and then shake it for 15 mins every hour or so, 4...

Haha I like where your heads at! Unfortunately, I'm in a tiny studio apartment with no space for more refrigerators (I already have 2 refrigerators for fermentation chambers). If I had more space I definitely would as I'm sure I will be acquiring more than this one keg in the not so distant...

Thanks a lot day trippr, that makes sense. I'll be sure to give it a few shake sessions before even trying it. Other than that, looks good?

Haha I would consider that, but its only a 2.5g keg. Very easy to move. I'm planning on just pulling it from the fridge, connecting the CO2 tank and setting it to 8 psi or so whenever I want a pint.