Recent content by JCW

Thank-you for the reply. I hope it turns out ok.

I went over my notes and have a couple questions: 1) The directions said to add the 6 gallons of water, then add the grain and steep for 1/2 hour or until the temperature reaches 170. I had issues with one burner not putting out enough btu's to even reach a boil and the temp took awhile to...

In truth I wish it was already bottled in my fridge... I'd poked my head in and it's bubbling away. I think I'm going to run out and grab another fermenter today.

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely write out a supplies list next time. Happy New Year all.

I just completed my first brew and I am totally hooked! I think everything went pretty good... But before the boil I was totally unprepared... Besides the plastic fermenter, etc. I was pretty much ready to go except I discovered that my kettle could only hold 4 gallons. I suppose I could...