Recent content by dsppspc123

thank you for all the input. I changed it over to a new sanitized bucket, sealed it up and letting it sit for 2 weeks.

does anyone ever use an air pump and stone to aerate on the 2nd ferment? I'm getting ready to wrack my beer, and was considering this technique.

I made a scratch hard cider, bought my un pasteurized cider from a local farmer. I added a bag of brown sugar, spices, and brought to room temp. Then transferred to my v vessel. I used ale yeast. Also i boiled some raisons and mashed them up for a natural yeast nutrient 1. should i do a...

Also if anyone knows of some one that sells a custom fit insulated jacket for the conical V vessel, i would really appreciate the info. I brew out of my garage and its a tad chilly.

Ok, i have seen a lot of threads about 2nd rack, but not enough definitive answers. I have a conical V vessel, so racking is super easy. Close the ball valve and dump the junk in the bottom clean out and re attach. Then open the ball valve again. My question is, do i add more sugar...