Recent content by FinnGarian

Chemist - I went to college where the ratio was only about 1 girl for every 4 guys... so I'm used to the guys... McK - maybe that's why there aren't many girls around ;)

Maybe a bunch of dudes find the mental picture of a lady hauling a carboy fascinating! :)

Hello from a former Yooper - enjoyed spending a little time in N. Minnesota when I was a kid! :) I'm just getting started myself - have a kit ready to bottle here soon! Liz

I have a feeling I'm in the minority here - not that that's bad... :) Liz

Guess I started just in time then, whew! ;)

Hello! I'm up in Midland - just made my first batch. It's also a Brewer's Best kit - I'm under the impression that the longer you let it stay in the bottles (at least 3 weeks) before drinking, the better the flavor. I am going to guess that the flavor will continue to improve the longer you...

Hello! Seems like there are tons of us from Michigan - I'm a Yooper transplanted to Midland. Been to Holly a few times for fest - hopefully I'll get there this year again! -Liz

Found you on Google when I was looking for home brew help. I was all geeked to find the forum about fermentation sometimes taking a while to start. That's actually why I was looking for help, because mine didn't start right away, in fact it took about 48 hours.

Hey, My dad used to make root beer years ago when I was a kid... there was some sort of extract. I am not sure how it's done now, but I remember it was really, really good! Enjoy your vacation...

I'm happy to report that after just over 48 hours, my yeasties are happily doing their thing. It's funny how it can be totally quiet in there, then suddenly they are going crazy! This is fun - like a big biology experiment that you get to drink later.

Terve Jari, I'm a Finn-American who grew up in a part of MIchigan with a very large Finnish population. My great-grandparents were from Oulu! I just started my first batch on Monday and have found this forum very helpful. Happy brewing!

Aww, you know I say that in jest! :D It's just that I drink/drank more when I'm in the UP over anywhere else I've been, even Germany! I love Da UP. It's one of my favorite places to be anywhere. (And yes, winter sports are fun too...)

I'm from Houghton - unfortunately no longer living up there! I think the long UP winters create a lot of drinking time... probably lots of brewing time as well! :D

Thanks :) I'm a Yooper by birth (unfortunately not my current location) and there is not much else to do in the winter up there besides drink! :)

I'm Liz and just started my first batch on Monday. I am waiting for fermentation and have read/re-read the big long "Fermentation can take 24-72 hours" thread! I don't think I'll have much to contribute since I have just started out but I'll be hanging out in the beginners forum for now. My...