Recent content by Chrozi_75

I used the pre measured priming sugar that came with the kit I bought from a reputable store. I'd say the closet was above 65 for the majority of the process. I forgot to take a hydrometer reading but I know I got some really good action out of the fermenter for quite a while. Whats the best way...

I did a 5 gallon extract IPA, I know my priming sugar didn't dissolve properly before I bottled. I am using all Grolsch swing tops, should I pop them open and add a little sugar to each one? Any other suggestions to saving the batch? Edit: Sat in fermenter for a little over 2 weeks, bottles...

Realized I never followed up with this. The beer came out ok, one or two were a bit flat, maybe from the priming sugar not dispersing quite evenly. I noticed the reduction in hop flavor from doing it this way, but still quite drinkable.

If I were to do that, how do I effectively mix the the priming solution without stirring up too much sediment? Usually the transfer action into the bottling bucket disperses the solution evenly enough.

I didn't see this until after I already transferred. I did it on the 7th day, there was still some CO2 action coming out of the airlock. I did it slowly while trying to get as little oxygen as possible in it. The next day I'm happy to say I still have some action through the airlock...

Thank, I normally don't ferment in the bottling bucket but someone suggested doing it so I can use the fermentation bucket as a secondary. I'll transfer to the ferment tomorrow and hope for the best. CHEERS

Thanks, so when I bottle, can I transfer to one bucket, then back into the bottling bucket, or do I run an oxygen risk? If I keep it in the bottling bucket how should I add the sugar and be sure its distributed properly without kicking up too much wort?

Thanks Yooper, If you look at the True Brew kit, it comes with two identical 5 gallon buckets, except one has a spigot for racking. Normally with this kit you ferment in the fermenter bucket, then on racking day you use the siphon to transfer the beer into the bucket with the spigot at...

I'm using a 5 Gallon True Brew kit. Brewing a strong IPA. (yum) I've been using only the primary the first few brews but figured I'd try a secondary to make the beer a little clearer. I intended to start in my spigot bucket, then transfer to the fermenter, then transfer back to the spigot for...

thanks, my lid was a little unsecure at first, I snapped it shut best I could a day or so after I pitched. What is the gravity I want to be at?

so i'm trying to brew 5 gallons of IPA. Boil seemed to go ok and I was excited to ferment. I'm new to this, I was a bad boy and didn't take a gravity reading before I fermented. I pitched at 74-75 F. I used a packet of dry yeast that had been in the fridge until I opened it to proof it...