Recent content by jslay77

Most applications can accept a FG reading from a refractometer as well. It is accurate as long as the correction formula is used.

Did ya forget to crush your grain 0.o.

+1 on drilling your own spigot. It's easy and while it may have been a fluke, my buddy got his kettle drilled too large from Midwest and had to return it. I would get the spigot (or any connectors and such) from http://bargainfittings.com. They even have the step bit there although you can get...

I haven't used all 12 in two months. I have several still sitting in the fridge. As far as variety is concerned, I brew what I like to drink mostly. Ill branch out one day. :). Maybe.

Thanks for the replies. I actually have done this a few times now. Yes I use them for starters. I basically feed them well. Get them big then split them into 12 bottles and cap em. I keep the 12 pack in the fridge and break one out 4 days before brew day and grow the starter nice and big...

If you look at the link I posted you will get some idea of what I'm after. I harvest my own and clean it up a bit. Then grow it big and split it. It was liquid to start if that matters at all.

Did I post in the wrong place or was this just a dumb question?

Pretty sure this belongs here.

How long do most folks here store yeast? I like this idea: http://uk-homebrew.tripod.com/id45.html However my local micro brewmaster mentioned that his yeast doesn't last more than 2 weeks. I'm assuming this is because he stores it in cornies with no real food of any kind (pure yeast...

Hey guys. Just thought I would share this with everyone as it turned out very well. I was shooting for a darker than normal, slightly ruby colored brown ale with a nutty flavor and this hit it. Grain: 8 lb. English 2 Row 1 lb. Munich (Dark) 1.5 lb. Crystal 60 .5 lb. Chocolate .5 lb...