Recent content by HalfGuy

So I got exactly 3.5 gallons when I racked to my secondary gallon jugs… Due to the amount of airspace in the half gallon beer, I decided to bottle it after 15 days in primary (6 12 oz bottles). The other 3 gallons are going to remain in the closet for another 3-4 weeks. I bought some cocao...

Thanks for the advice, I kept it cool with a cold, wet towel that I changed often. I used an IR thermometer to check the wort temperature (not the carboy temperature). Hopefully I don't get much off-flavor, as the Safale website says the max temperature for the yeast is 75*, and I have...

I was keeping it cool during the first couple days of peak fermentation and the wort hasn't gotten above 71.. From what I've read it should be ok at that temp

I just took a sample - its at 1.019 right now; and it tastes pretty good for warm, flat beer. Chocolate notes are coming through nicely. Edit: it tastes a little sweet, I'm thinking this might have to do with the potential higher sg and that the 1 packet of dry s-04 may not be suitable to...

Definitely will update as time goes on on taste and progression. :tank: Yes it is being stored in the corner of a dark closet , only time artificial light has hit it is when I check on it briefly and take pictures! Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the feedback, m1batt1. I have purchased a hydrometer already, so I won't be making that mistake again. I was thinking the same thing that I may have a higher SG than expected. If that is the case, would this result in a higher ABV (pre-bourbon?) :drunk:

Hey guys, this is my first (re)post here [I accidentally posted this in the extract version of the Northern Brewer Bourbon Barrel Porter thread] - and this is my first homebrew ever! :rockin: I brewed this all-grain recipe on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, as this was my first time using my...

Hey guys, this is my first post here - and this is my first homebrew ever! :rockin: I brewed this all-grain recipe on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, as this was my first time using my equipment, I didn't take into account for boil-off and trub loss. Instead of the 5 gallons I was shooting for...