Recent content by JonL7

its not in an open container, its an actual primary fermenter, i guess used more for wine, it has a tight fitting lid, so it would take quite the smart fly to get in there... im using this because ive had too many volcanoes when using carboys and it just makes a mess.

how does that work leaving the slurry of yeast behind? will it still ferment properly? is there still enough floating yeast to finish the job?

is there anything wrong with racking to the secondary early? the vigorous fermenting seems to have passed, im just worried about fruit flies and want to move it to an air-locked carboy. any suggestions?

hey guys, im still new to the hobby and fumbling my way around a little bit. i dont have the equipment or the know how to start a batch with scratch ingredients. i have a brew house octoberfest kit that i want to add some pumpkin and a few spices to. my question is, what process should i...

Hey, just joined from Vancouver BC. just started my first batch yesterday using a simple coopers kit. can anyone point me in the right direction, an explanation of the process/do's and don'ts? i've been brewing with my brother in law for about 2 years, but ive just bought all the equipment...