Recent content by Crazybob

I was just a wondering if there is an update to the availability for the steam slayer from Bobby? I just got in my new boil kettle this week and would like to get it or parts on order. Mostly curious if it's in days/ weeks/ months timeframe.

Hello, I just finished reading thru this thread and I'm looking to purchase a new boil kettle soon and I would like to incorporate this design with my order (Spike Brewing). I make 5 gallon batches and typically need 7 - 7 1/2 gal at the start of my boil. Currently I'm leaning towards using the...

I would like a chance to try your software please

Hello everyone, Yesterday I collected my first batch of yeast using the Simple Yeast Storage procedure which seemed to go fairly smoothly. I collected about 2 jars of 24 oz (700 ml) of slurry, which each settled to a few oz of sediment. The sediment dropped out into 3 layers (see below) and I...

Well truth be told, the more I researched the less confident I had with myself in attempting to decoct. I ended up using a multi step infusion in the end to achieve my temps. I did unfortunately fall a bit short of my final temp (160) , and only got to 157. End of the day I ended with a lower og...

I have recently been thinking about doing something like this as well. My plan was going to be: - Mash enough to make 4-5 gallons of beer. - Separate into 4 1 gallon batches (1 batch of 2 gallons) - 1 gallon would be just sweet wort. - 1 gallon would have finishing hops only (5 min or 15 min) -...

Altimate, I am planning on doing a decoction mash (which will be my first attempt at) for this over the weekend to achieve the temperatures. I also use a cooler and am still working out how to do the sparge as I typically batch sparge. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Home Brew mobile app

Hello all, I am trying to set up a decoction profile on beersmith that has 3 temperature rests, followed by a batch sparge. I have the setup shown on the attachment, but I don't understand where the volumes all came from. I have also only done one previous brew with the software so I am not...

I am thinking about trying this as my first lager, can you tell me what yeast you used and your ferment schedule? I was thinking 2-3 weeks around 50f then racking to 34-36f for 6-8 weeks. Is that appropriate? Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Home Brew mobile app Edit: Sorry I only saw the...

This sounds delicious! I am going to brew this up this weekend, Altho it appears that my LHBS does not have malted oats, is there a decent sub for this? Also, I plan on bottling this once it has finished fermenting, how much sugar would you recommend i add when the time comes? Thanks for...

Cool, thanks for the pointer Yooper. I'm brewing this weekend (hopefully) so I will keep that in mind when it comes bottling day.

Hello all, I'm not sure the best location to post this question exactly, but here goes... The other evening I was enjoying some tastey homebrews (Belgian Whit and an Amber), when it occurred to me that my beers seem to have a mouth feel in line with a pop in terms of carbonation and bubbles...

hello, i was just wondering what the yeast number means exactly? im bottling my first batch tomo, and am currently looking into recipes for my second and got to thinking about this question. i first thought of it when i spotted someones belgian wit found here and he says "I used Wyeast...

Hey guys, ive been reading here for a few weeks now doing research on brewing. Im going to make my first brew this weekend and im thinking about doing an amber ale. I feel like i have a pretty solid handle on what to do, but im confused about using the hydrometer. i mainly dont know...