Recent content by dhertel

It definitely wasn't done fermenting in the primary before you transferred it in the secondary.

Don't know what to tell you on the cake not falling. I have brewed about 10 extract batches and the krausen has always fallen. It took a couple weeks and i fermented around 60f.

I will be fermenting both beers in the fridge with the heater. I would of had both of them fermenting at the same time but my starter that i had made for the czech pils broke all over the floor and i had to order more yeast. :tank:

The Heater is working great. Its been keeping it at a perfect 52f. The American Lager has been fermenting away for a week now. Gonna start my Czech pilsner on Thursday. Got the starter going tonight.

I will have the ultimate test this weekend when its suppose to get -35F. I would rather have your problem schia. Just get a fermenting fridge and a temp controller and your all set. :mug:

I tried a small heater from work that they let me use. Had a few extra on hand. We use them to heat telco cabinets in the winter. Its a small metal heater that has no problem keeping the heat at 50 to 55 in my fridge. It however is an expensive unit costing around 300.00. I told them i didnt...

I really have a hard time believing that Christmas lights would keep it warm enough in subzero temps. im gonna start doing some testing with small heaters and my johnson controller soon. As soon as i get settled in a little. :mug:

I here ya at least it warmed up to 16 today....:rockin:

I just got done moving in my new apartment and will try the heater solution hopefully in a couple weeks. Gonna try a couple Lager recipes. I am going to brew my Java Stout in the next few days first. I have a storage space that stays around 60 so the Stout will ferment there. I will let you...

I just dont think the pad will keep it warm enough in the fridge when the temp dips -20 below zero. I am gonna try a small heater and see if that will help. Thanks for the info though...:mug:

Thanks Jawbox, I was toying with the idea of some kind of small heater. I cant put the fridge inside since i will be in an apartment.

I do have a Johnson temp controller. I would use the heat setting on it so the compressor will not be running. Would a brew belt keep it warm enough at the proper fermenting temp?

I am planning on brewing some lagers in a fridge that i have and i will be storing it in an uninsulated garage. The outside temp can get -40 at times and was wondering what would work to keep the fridge in the 50's for fermenting lagers.

I have had pretty good luck with them. I did have a couple times when the did ship it a week late. I Normally get my supplies in a day or two of ordering.

You dont add yeast to the secondary. When you secondary its for conditioning purposes only. The fermentation takes place in the primary. Just make sure its done fermenting before transferring to the secondary. If i was you i would leave it in the primary for 3 to 4 weeks and siphon to bottling...