Recent content by JayJitsu

I guess that is pretty much what I was going for except I wanted to "have" to build something to get it done. I like the DIY part of this hobby and I haven't really had a chance to do much building. I guess my larger question, was, would a paint straining work well enough to filter the cold...

I am looking for a way to filter my hop residue and cold break materials before I ferment. Presently, after cooling my wort in the kettle with my IMC, i am pouring from the kettle into a fermenting bucket. Would the hop strainer in this thread work as a strainer for that type of transfer...

Thanks for all the responses. In the end, I ended up ordering How to Brew and Brewing Classic Styles, but as it was suggested in one of the responses, I am sure I will pick up the other shortly. Now I just have to wait for delivery. Why is it waiting is ever present in this new...

I am looking for advice from the experienced.... I am about to use up an Amazon.com gift cert on a few brewing books and I need to know which is the better companion to How to Brew: Brewing Classic Styles or Designing Great Beers. I am new to brewing, and I am brewing strictly...

Not sure where you are in RI, but there is a LHBS in Woonsocket. I have tried getting there a couple of times, but both times I went they were closed. I am also from RI, and I just started (last night) drinking my first batch. Brewed it on Nov 10. Welcome to the addiction.

If you are going to be boiling the water I don't really see a need to sanitize the spigot. Also, preboiling is not necessary.

We have a winner!! Now that you mention it, I am sure it was only the boiled wort that I measured for SG and not the total 5 gallons. Also, the temp was +/- 75 degrees. How should I adjust the reading to account for temperature?

Hello All, I brewed my first batch yesterday afternoon and I am now left with a few questions that I hope you all may be able to help me with. First off, I brewed an extract kit that came with my equipment kit from Williams Brewing. The kit didn't detail the ingredients, so I am at a bit...