Recent content by ChrisRC1985

From one Rhode Islander to another, Welcome to HBT! I am also new to brewing, 2nd batch is almost done with carbonation...one more week to go (Rasperry Red Ale) First brew was a nice mild IPA.

So, not enough time to have a batch bottled n ready by the 24th. =\

Hey guys. I want to brew a Hard Cider for XMas. I was reading through some of the forums and still have a few questions. My understand so far; (From Nexus555 post) "Hey guys, I was looking for a very basic "hard" cider recipe. From what I read it just seems to be 5 gallons of pastorized...

Yes, mustard color is due to flash. Actual color is a darker shade of green. I'm going to begin my grav readings today. Thanks all for the feedback :)

Hey guys...I am on day 11 of fermenting, so it is almost ready to take out. However this sud like substance began growing in my brew on about day 3, I was hoping it would 'dissolve', that is not the case. Not sure if it is bacteria or not....some advice please :) Pictures

Came to the right spot. Stay Active and you can learn a lot in a short amount of time.

Welcome to the forum!

Hey all, I am purchasing an Auto-Siphon this morning from Midwest Brewers. They have a 1/2 and a 5/16, I am not sure which one to purchase? I am using a 6 Gal Carboy, will either work, is one preferred and should I get the corresponding siphon clamp? Thanks!

ill take a taste test and let you know. My guess is that the powder form will have sugars, that would slightly dilute the tartness of the raspberry.

You all gave me some needed peace of mind! I will be using the raspberry extract, instructions say to place the extract in the bottling bucket at the time of racking. That should be quick and easy. Going for 5 gallons here. Something everyone should be able to enjoy (I love a good red-ale...

The kit is providing me with a Raspberry extract...Should I be skeptical of having to use an extract vs the actual fruit itself? I am assuming the flavor from the extract will not be as colorful as the fuit? If the extract will tarnish the flavor I may be better off adding the raspberries in...

Hey guys...About to start my 2nd brew this coming weekend(hopefully). I am planning on brewing a raspberry red-ale w/Midwest Ingredient Kit. The directions from the kit 'recommend' using a second fermenter, however, I only have one, and even If I had a 2nd, I would not know when / why to...

Thanks all! I will be sure to send some McHales I.P.A your way (And to let you know what my gravity readings were along the way ;) ).

Hey Guys, I am about to brew my 2nd batch in a week or two. I never took a starting gravity on my first, so my questions is; At what point do I take my SG? I will be brewing a I.PA, any advice on what reading too look for? Thanks All,

Congrats on the brew!! What will your 2nd batch be?? I myself and looking forward to uncapping in two weeks! Solbes is right! I am DYING to try it.