Recent content by dwolf

I have a TA4 PID and have it connected to an SSR-25 DA. Wanted to control my mini-fridge to keep the temp around 64-66deg F. The output keeps flashing on and off and does not light up solid even when the SSR is not connected. trying to determine if the PID is bad or if there is something...

Looking to make a Winter Warmer with a Old Ale / Farmhouse merge. Would love some feedback on this recipe. Was also thinking about adding some oak chips in the secondary that were soaked in a red wine, maybe a Cabernet Sauvignon to add some fruit and spice flavors. 5 gallon recipe...

Scotland Would nugget or palisade be an acceptable sub for amarillo? great pointers on the malts. Thanks,

I'm experimenting with the following recipe for a black IPA and would appreciate some input. I prefer the hops that do not produce as much of the citrus flavor, and I was thinking about using a California Ale Yeast. Stats OG 1.075 FG 1.019 IBU 75 ABV 7.2 % SRM 37 Specifics Batch...

Thanks I'll give it some time.

I've made a couple lagers, and can only recall the last lager I made, but the one i just pitched does not seem very active. The airlock doesn't seem very active when watching for 30 seconds. Is this common with lagers that are pitched around 52deg F? Should I open the fermenter and look to see...

I have had good success after secondary fermentation is done, racking in a keg and purging the oxygen out with some CO2. Then cool to the desired and know temperature for 48hours. Next I put the CO2 on the serving side and set the pressure at the recommend value for the CO2 volume I want. I've...