Recent content by Hanr3

Tap water, minerals and all. We have hard water, very hard water. I enjoy every drop. :D

Nice job! Tip on staining in the future- to eliminate the blotchy look on the pine, use the "Pre-stain" before staining the wood. The "pre-stain" ensures that the stain absorbs equally and give it a consistent look. Still looks great. I would like more info on how you removed the cooling unit...

I realize this thread is over a year old. Curious if there were any updates to the data, experiences posted originally in this thread? I have noticed my beer doesnt have that special something, yea they taste good, what beer doesnt, but it seems like its missing ..... Thinking the sugar...

IS this for a standard home refridge? If so there is only one circuit.

Backpackers use what is called a windscreen. Not only does it keep the wind off teh pot, it funnels the heat up the side of hte pot and reduces cook time by increasing temps around the pot. In ohter words it reflects the heat back into the pot. They are simple to make, piece of aluminum...

So far my favorite is Wind River Brewing Company "Old World Pilsner". WindRiver Light Lager Kits :mug:

I was reading the 10 tips thread and had a question that relates to this thread. Does the volume of water you steep the grains in make a difference? I have been steeping at the same volume of water I add the extract too and then boil it. I gather by the 10 tips thread that I should be...

The secondary stage is really a lagering stage. This is where the flavors blend better, more sediment drops out, and you free up your primary fermentor for another batch. You can leave it in the secondary for as long as you like. Generally the longer the better, smoother, the flavor. Drink...

I'm going to try that suggestion on steeping the grains. Steep in a smaller volume of water.

I just noticed the same thing with an LD Carlson kit I picked up from my local Home Brew Store. Does this affect the alchohol volume? I gather it does, in my case dropped by 1%. I don't use a thermometer during the steeping process. I also dont use sugar to carbonate, I keg my beer and...

I aquired my sons old college dorm mini-fridge. I had to move the freezer (attached to teh top) out of the way, move the thermostat out of the way, and add 2x4 to the front. then cut out the door innards and reattached the door to the 2x4. I t now holds 2 corny kegs and keeps them below 30...

My current philosopy is 4 taps is enough. 1 for a drinking beer (like playing cards or socializing). 1 for a quick buzz beer. 1 or two beers and you have a good buzz going. Drink only if your not planning on doing anything. 1 for experimental. 1 for thsoe non drinkers or desigated drivers...

My local liquer store is a block away and they carry mini-kegs of various beers. I never run out of beer, not even kegged beer. :D

Great info on the regulator. In the future you might want to keep the regulator above the keg. Gravity has this way of allowing liquid to drain to the lowest point, in this case into your regulator.

find a used tank on ebay. swap it for a filled one.