Recent content by Krane

I agree for the most part...although I still want to believe that I can make beer as good or better than commercial, some day. One part I love about home brewing is the variation between each batch. If good was equivalent to consistently making the exact same thing each time, McDonalds would be...

Once people find out how long it takes, they usually decide to pass. I do have one friend who is willing to help and has a kit himself. It is a ton of fun but with him around I end up drinking way too much.

I see nothing that seems that bad here. Part of brewing is learning something new each time. As long as you boiled the hops for 60 minutes, no worries. Over that, it will be more bitter, but dont sweat it at this point. I would measure more accurately next time though.

You could get it at lowes or home depot, your local brew store, or any of the online brew shops. Northern brewer, austin home brew supply or midwest supplies.

I believe the right size is 5/16", assuming you don't have the 1/2" autosiphon. Just make sure you run hot water over it when disconnecting to make it easier to remove.

Also, curled up in the bottom of the bucket or not makes no difference.

I bet it is the hose. A lot of people break autosiphons trying to get the hose off. Is yours like this?

Welcome to your first couple of brews. If there is one thing I love about every batch, it is the chance to improve upon prior mistakes. Was the vessel you were transferring to lower than the one that you were siphoning out of? Other than that, it could be a bad seal on your autosiphon. Where...

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Aerate after chilling the wort. A lot of people do this by shaking the fermentation vessel for a few minutes, myself included. You can also pour it back and forth between pot and bucket or use a stirring spoon to whisk it for a few minutes. Most pitch yeast after aerating, but just prior to...

I think the majority of people probably felt the same way at one time. I couldn't understand why anybody liked IPAs. Now one of the things I am looking forward to on my honeymoon is getting some PTE for the first time.

+8 Gallons of Milk Stout 3471.5 + 8 = 3479.5

There is nothing to be done but relax. I have heard some people dont even snap the lid down completely and it is fine. No worries

I have heard the door is the most safe but less practical/attractive. It is not necessary with a johnson controller though.

I dont think its messed up but keep it in mind for next time and research it a little. No worries, good luck!