Recent content by ericpennock

I'm just a mere mortal among the brewing gods here on the forum, but I think getting a 6 or 6.5 gallon bucket or carboy (or better bottle) would be a good idea if you are planning to do this for a while. What sort of package did you get? I am still confused on the reason a kit would include a 5...

Is it common to have kits that come with a 6 gallon bottling bucket and a 5 gallon carboy? That seems backwards to me.

All my bottles have a hole in them, that's where I drink the beer from. ;) Do you have an auto-siphon? I find it makes the job a lot easier.

I was wondering if there is a noticeable difference in the sweetness or general flavor of beer that has been carbonated by krausening compared to using priming sugar or DME. I see different threads on how to do it, but I couldn’t find any solid opinions on the difference it makes to your beer...

Question 1: ~3 times a week. Question 2: A. Yes. Question 3: C. Follow up Question: After more than 1. Question 4: B. $2. Question 5. Where would you feel most comfortable using the machine? B. Near the restroom. While frat boys might use it to show off, the rest of your clientele might...

I don't think there's anything wrong with unfiltered beer (many companies sell an unfiltered selection). However, I have read that if you leave 10% or so unfiltered it should still be enough yeast to carbonate the beer. Can anyone confirm this? Also, is the filtering what gives store bought...