Recent content by craftyMick82

Wow, thanks to everyone. This is definitely going to help. I like how this thread has turned into class chemistry/mythbustsrs debate. Good stuff. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Home Brew mobile app

so then what would i use secondary for then?

I was wondering if secondary fermentation would be alright in a bottling bucket with a spigot... i am planning on moving on to secondary fermentation brews and i need to buy another bucket. I thought having a bottling bucket would serve as an easy way to get the beer out when complete. Of...

I have brewed two half batches and both have come out a little funky. I was given the advice to carbonate my brew with dextrose, so I bought some. I used it in my first batch and second and I can't seem to get it right. Can someone please give me a measurement tool or a better way to add the...

So, I'm still using my Mr. Beer kit until I get comfortable enough to switch to carboys and AG. I am on my second batch now (dark winter ale with some dry hops added for more flavor). I know, I went out on a wim and got a little crazy so I hope it works out. So here's my question... What...

Sounds good. I'll definietly check it them out. Thanks for the link Cyclman, I'm making my second batch this morning and I have some hops I want to add to their Winter Dark Ale, see if I can doctor it up a little bit to my own taste. Cheers!

What's going on fellow brewers! My wife just got me a Mr. Beer brewing kit for my birthday a few weeks ago. I got my first batch done and carbonated and I thought to myself... this can't be it can it!? So i got online and started researching and low and behold, I was right. I appreciate my...