Recent content by kraypd

I started with AG right from the start. I've brewed 20 batches to date and have only done one extract batch. I did an extract IPA because I thought it would be a lot easier. The beer was fine but I personally didn't find the extract process much easier. Once you have your process down for...

Two batches were WLP300 and one batch was using WY3068 which I believe is the Wyeast from the same W68 mother strain. The primary time is 2 weeks at 63F and then straight into the keg/bottle so I am not sure if there was enough time for the infection to show itself. I kegged two batches but on...

I've had several consecutive batches of Hefe's that have gone distinctly sour on me. They start out tasting good but within a few weeks turn very sour tasting and have a sour smell. I am not an expert but the taste and smell makes me strongly suspect a lacto infection somewhere in my system...

Thanks for the quick response.

Rundownhouse - what is your procedure for doing a CO2 check on a bottle? Curious about this.

Managed a first in Dark Lager in Atlanta with my schwarzbier. Neither of my wheats (regular or dunkel) advanced. Still waiting on score sheets.

Stone Hands. I also entered 3 in Atlanta. I just got off the phone with the hosting site (Brew Depot) and they indicated that they have been working to get the last sheets mailed out by early next week. Best of luck on your entries. Paul

Mailed in a couple of weeks? I do understand that this is a very large undertaking but I can't understand how some sites get them out so fast and others take weeks. Is it purely based on volunteer support? Anyone have insight that they can share. In this day and age it would be nice to see...

Anybody gotten anything from the ATL first round yet? Results for placing in the first round is supposed to be posted by the end of the day today. I personally am more interested in getting the scores and judges comments on submissions.

The 1/2" auto siphon is very easy and pretty damn fast on the transfer.

Voting ends tonight. Please take a few minutes to vote.

Last day of voting in the Sam Adams Come Brew With Us Contest. If you haven't done so please go and vote today. I would appreciate your vote in the Central Region (Paul K). Remember that you can vote in each region once no matter which region you live in. Just click on the map to select...

The beer was very, very nice and the experience was well worth the effort. I received a personal tour of a Bavarian Maltzerei, made some new friends whose family dates goes back for generations in German brewing tradition, got a great story that got me into the Sam Adams Come Brew With Us...

The Erdingerweiss tour was very good and included two hours of drinking with sausage and pretzels. I wasn't a fan until tasting the beers fresh at the brewery - Especially the Urweisse. I think that it was 10 euros and is one of the few tours in the Munich area that you will find running on...

Sorry for the annoying bumps. One more day of voting and I could use your vote in the Central Region if you haven't already voted. Paul K (Central Region) Thanks.