Recent content by decafdave

That seems to have done the trick - completely dry this morning. Thanks! You saved me effort and increased chance of infection.

Thanks! I had to Google RDWHAHB - great advice :mug: The LHBS shops are closed for the night around here, so I'll probably just pixk up a regular 5 gal bucket, tighten the spigot and transfer back. The kit provided enough no-rinse cleaner to sanitize the bucket and the keg (again).

If I understand correctly (not a given), the lid has 2 holes which allow for gas to escape, so unless this isn't enough or is blocked somehow, I don't think pressure is causing this.

I started my first ever batch with a Mr. Beer kit last night. I thought that I had adequately checked the keg for leaks beforehand, but must have not filled it with enough water. Today I noticed that wort had spilled on the newspapers the keg is on - it appears to be coming from the spigot...

Thanks! I put the wort/yeast mixture away for fermentation last night. Can't wait!

Hi all, So I finally got the Mr. Beer homebrewing kit, and after watching the instructional video I have a question. The video recommends a 2 week period, but I'll be going out of town for a while. If I started the process now, it would be 2.5 weeks before getting back. Will the extra...

Hey all, I've been wanting to get into brewing for quite some time and want to finally start. I know different styles have various learning curves and difficulties, and will be starting with an easy brew. But, I want to eventually brew English bitter, and central European style lagers...