Recent content by hgrundy

Sounds awesome. Didn't get to it today, but I realized I have two empty carboys, so I think I'll try them both. Thanks so much for the advice. I'll post updates if they are worth it. Cheers.

I think I will go with the ale yeast. Any suggestion for a target OG? Thanks a bunch!

Howdy, I'm making my first batch of cider tomorrow. I have two types of yeast. Wyeast Labs 1968 ESB Ale (suggested by Austin Homebrew Supply) and Red Star Champagne (suggested on some websites). I'm planning on adding 1# of honey, 1.5# brown sugar, cinnamon, and some yeast nutrient. I want a...

no, it was great advice and duly noted. I just figure there's no sense in getting stressed out about it. It's not the end of the world. If she wants to come back to me, then I'll consider it, if not, I'm not gonna sit around crying about it. I know I love her and she loves me, but there's...

Woo... I just remembered about this. Talk about a headache. Good advice though. It's whatever, I'm just gonna roll with the flow. Plus I just met this other girl who likes kung-fu movies. That's always a plus...

You gotta wonder, dude... What exactly are they thinking? Why do they do that crazy **** that they do? What the hell, man? I think I know women pretty well. They think differently than men do, but they have natural feelings too, such as love and fear. How can one love and fear at the same...

It's a St. Arnolds Amber clone.

When is the ideal time to rack into the secondary fermenter? I'm getting mixed answers on the subject.

I just started my first brew, an Irish amber ale. I got the kit from DelFalcos.com. Wish me luck. I know that everyone post this kinda stuff, but I'm stoked. I'll keep everyone posted on any news, good or bad. RIGHT ON....

Thanks a lot. I was also wondering if I should buy a starter kit, or make my own and buy the ingredients?

Hey everyone. I'm down here in Houston, Tx and want to start brewing soon. I'm gonna try and get as much information as possible too. So any first-timer advice is much appreciated.