Recent content by csandvik

I use bottled water. It seems to be getting a little better. So time will tell. I might lean towards Mrgrimm's response. It may not be what I'm used to drinking.

My most recent was the kiwi express extract from northern brewer. I hit my OG and FG. I'll give it more time in the bottle and see what happens.

I have brewed 5 batches. All of them have had good flavor but taste thin as if the strong malt backbone isn't present. I realized I have been making a big mistake. When I transfer from primary to secondary I have been using a funnel with a strainer. I totally wasn't thinking that this was...

I just bottled this up. Can't wait to try.

Okay, I'm thinking of League of Brew as a name. I'm not good at coming up with logos so that is where I beg people here for guidance.

This thread is excellent! I have been playing around with names and pictures for my home-brews. I want a superhero theme. I am a 5th grade teacher and I thought having my students come up with a name of the beer and a picture of what the superhero might look like. For example, I made a...

I'm going to try and be patient. I will take a few reading in a couple of days then go from there. Thanks

Hello, I like pineapples. I like white IPAs. So, in my infinite wisdom I thought, let's put the 2 together! My question is, can it be done and would it taste good? Oh and how? I brew extract only at the moment. Any guidance would be welcomed.

Good day, I brewed the Citral Pale Ale extract kit from Midwest on Sunday. I followed all directions to a tee. Temp at pitch was 70, I made sure I shook the package of yeast, it was nice and swollen. Everything was sanitized. I have seen no action and the temp is sitting at 70. Should I...

Thanks for the warm welcome! Nice to see there are clubs in the area along with knowledgable brewers.

Hello, New guy from Northern Va. I received a starter kit as early christmas gift. I have already brewed 3 kits a Kolsch, Pumpkin Ale (I tweaked), and Citral Pale Ale from MW. I am totally hooked and looking forward to learning from all of you. Carl