Recent content by gmillerjr

Thanks guys, i figured that was the reason, just wasn't sure if there was something that was more like an etiquette thing. I have some brown ones i'm going to use for specialty beers that i let condition for longer periods. clear will be the drink right away ones.

That would blow, any particular reason why clear bottles would be taboo? I know that the brown ones don't let in as much light, which is why i plan on storing them in the basement. I'm new to this and have yet to bottle my first batch. if there's a reason i shouldn't use them please let me...

Computer technician, build custom setups and manage a team of techs. Also like to cook.

Anyone know what the specific information is for a mr beer setup to enter into the brew target software. For now that's my only rig so I'm looking at how to make recipes that size and I like tool. Hopefully can get it setup so I have lots of recipes to choose from when I move to a larger rig...

I love this forum, someone always answers quick. Thanks for the tip.

I'm saving my Newcastle bottles right now while I wait for my beer to ferment. They are pop tops and the perfect size for the small fridge I have in my man cave. Only thing I need to work on are the labels though, anyone know an easy way to get them off?

Thanks guys. This is my first batch and was curious. I'm definitely bitte and hope to do more.

so i have my mr beer kit, it's been fermentint, hopefully, for 7 days. i checked on it today and found a lot of white sediment in the bottom, almost looks like sugar but maybe the yeast. I know there's supposed to be some sediment. my actual question is that how do I know if there's any...

I'm making my first venture into brewing my own beer. My wife got me a mr. Beer kit, not knowing a friend and I had been talking about it for a while. I'm excited and started my first batch. Another week and I can bottle. I hope as I get better to upgrade my setup. For now I think this is a...