Recent content by jkoznek

Welcome fellow Portland brewer.

I was thinking about doing this but I was afraid it wouldn't be energy efficient. Do you suggest others to do the same or is it really not worth it?

I saw that. Not able to remove top but I had the chane to see in in tore model and there was frost build up clearly defining where the coils are. I have a good idea where and gently carving out the foam will give me what info I need.

I just bought that one. I took off the storage compartment on the door and carved out some of the foam. It should fit 2 in there with little modding but it is a squeeze. I will need to take some anxiety meds when it comes time to drill a hole for the tower.

One of my friends actually bought this to see what it was all about. It didn't turn out that bad. I wouldn't encourage people to "homebrew" this way seeing as you don't do anything but add the yeast capsule and wait but I think it would be fun to put my own wort in there and give it to non...

I thought Munton's carb tabs were pre measured amounts of sugar.

Anyone in the Portland area wanting to hang out and brew some beer let me know. Note me or add me to msn

Hey guys. I live in Portland. I am down for tasting, exchanging, brewing. Message me if you're interested.

FH Steinbart can be a little intimidating but have lots of things you cannot find at the other places. If you're in SE Portland there is Lets Brew. The lady there can be a little condescending but after she sees you a few times she lightens up. I like HomeBrew Exchange mainly because I work up...

I say leave the paint and label over them..

I use a 6 gallon plastic bucket full of bleach solution. After I finish a beer I just throw it in there. After it starts to fill up I drain the bottles back into the bucket and just put a tin foil cap on them (no rinse until bottling time).

Some times it will be carbonated after about a week but the flavor needs to mature. If you did a 5 gallon batch you have plenty of bottles so if curiosity is getting the best of you, just slip one in the fridge and give it a try. If it tastes good then it's ready. Remember it's your brew and...

Awesome! let us know how it tastes!

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Did you try any of the meads?