Recent content by drlafone

I'm using a regular fridge with a temperature controller. It's been sitting at 53 degrees pretty steadily for the past 3 weeks. I'm guessing it's still going because of the slow start. Good thought though.

OK, fast forward 3 weeks... After a slow start, my underpitched yeast did wake up and I ended up with a pretty aggressive fermentation in both fermenters. I had intended to get a pair of vials and add to the pitch, but before I could acquire them, it took off. So today I was getting...

As a new member to HBT, I had no idea that Mr. Beer had such a profound effect on so many home brewers. I got my Mr. Beer kit for Christmas 2001, made two batches and was hooked. As I remember, my Mr. Beer wasn't that great but it was my stepping stone into a wonderful hobby that I've been...

I think you're right about me under pitching.... now you and John Palmer have both told me. I think I'll pick up a new set of vials. Thanks for the input guys.

Yea, I don't think I stated that very well.... I cooled the wort to 75 degrees, pitched the yeast at that temp, and then put in the temp-controlled fridge at 52 degrees. In retrospect, I probably should have let the wort cool down closer to fermentation temp before pitching, and used that...

Hi All, I'm a new member of the forum but a long time HB'er who finally broke down and went all-grain. While there's certainly more work involved, I'm hoping the product will make it worth while.... and I'm getting 10 gallons instead of 5 per batch. Which brings me to my question: I brewed...