Recent content by kborndale

I would just dispute my order with my credit card company then. Not getting in the product they took money from you is bad, but no communication about it and I would just dispute the order.

Hey guys, quick question: is there any real disadvantage to using a large fermenter? For instance, what disadvantage or problems would there be if one made a 5 gallon batch and put it into an 8 gallon bucket fermenter? Seems there wouldnt be a need for a blow off tube, but would the extra head...

without using the internal thermostat...it doesnt go warm enough for some lagers

I'm trying to make my lower fridge into a lagerer..i have the temp controller....but my question is can i maintain freezing temps in my upper freezer so i can still store meat etc... and have the lower setup on my temp control to maintain proper lagering temps? PLEASE HELP! Ken

thanks for all the great replies, lots to think about but its great to hear what everyone thinks

What does everyone look for in a LHBS? A friend and I are looking to start one and I was wondering what people found most important. Price, service, location knowledge etc, etc. I have only a few in my area but none of them are really all that great and information I get from them seems to...

Hi guys, quick question was planning to make a copper immersion chiller soon (50 ft) and was just wondering about what diameter the circle should be. Thanks in advance

I take beer from NY to VT all the time. Cool at home, place in cooler with ice then place in fridge upon arrival at families and enjoy

oven cleaner and elbow grease seem to be slowly doing the trick, thanks for the answers I will have to try barkeepers friend some time though. On another note, whats up with the search on this site? I tried to search and came up with nothing but then after I post the message in similar threads...

hey guys, hate to ask a question thats been asked, but couldnt find anything with search.....whats the best way to clean a SS stove top after a boil over has dried (the next day)? Obviously it would have been much easier before it dried but what are ya gonna do? I tried soaking in vinegar with...

bump as I am about to bottle next batch

the kits came with 5 oz packs of corn sugar. I am comparing to commercial beer but mjy brews are much less carbed. I get very little head when I pour them

Ive had them conditioning at about 75. I have tried some at 2 weeks and 5 weeks and they have been the same. At 5 weeks I put a few in the fridge and let them sit over a week and still about the same carb level

hay guys, first time posting here but have been lurking for a while and learned much. My question has to do with bottling a 5 gallon batch. I have done 2 kits before, and my first one I added the 5oz of sugar that came with the kit. This did not give enough carbonation for my liking. I...