Recent content by hophooligan

The yeast type sounds like a good place to look into. Only the first batch I brewed was a preassembled kit. The others had been recipes from the supply store. I bet the yeast in the kit was different than the yeast from the store. I've changed cleaning procedure, and water type along with...

The yeast is a dry yeast, pinkish red package.

EVERYTHING is cleaned with C-Brite cleanser by directions on packet. Fermenting temp 65-70. Yeast? I'm not sure of the type or name but it is what the supply store provides. I'll have to inquire about local brew groups.

I can't seem to get it right. I've brewed and bottled 4-5 5gallon batches of pale ale in the past 2 years. The first was a prepackaged kit (brewers best california ale) I was happy with the quality. Ever since I've had problems. First problem was no carbonation but after learning the fridge was...