Recent content by ChrisLHughes482

Yes, if you go to the brew store, you should buy some more yeast specific for more alcohol. Also, you should use more sugar, since you are planning to get the maximum amount of alcohol out of it.

The issue isn't with the cylinders but with the machine. The screws on the bottom of the cylinder unscrew themselves when the pressure is too high. There is likely a crack or other damage on the plastic ring that is attached to the bottom of the cylinder. You need to repair this with new plastic...

Yep, you can use twist off caps for homebrewing. I know a lot of people that do. There are a couple things to be aware of. First, you'll have a higher chance of oxidation over time than you would with a regular beer bottle, because the seal is not as good. Second, they are not always a good idea...

Great question! In brewing, there are a couple of methods for calculating Alcohol % by Volume. These methods use different formula, numbers and science. Beer Calculators use a method that calculate ABV using PHYSIOLOGY, while Brewmeter uses a method that calculates using CHEMISTRY. Since ABV is...

Thank you, fellow brewers, and I'm looking forward to learning from you. My name is Chris, and I'm a husband and dad of three young children, as well as an active duty military member. My very first batch is currently fermenting, and I'm quite excited about it. I'm looking forward to having some...