Recent content by kwk442

For the kegs, I usually throw a pint or so of amberdyne solution (which is apparently iodophor or at least iodine based) into the keg and slosh it around, then remove the keg fittings and throw them in as well. The dip tube is harder but I usually pour some amberdyne mixture down it afterwards...

Here's the details of my brew setup: 5 gallon All grain, BIAB Turkey fryer with aluminium pot Plastic bucket fermenter 5 gallon corny kegs Usually 152 degrees F mash for most recipes I've brewed about 10 batches with this setup, before which I brewed probably 30 batches on a very...

Looks good to me. The corn sugar will work for the style. I use US-05 and ferment at up to 80 degrees F with good results. It gets fruity so you won't mistake it for a lager, but it's still good beer.

Perhaps not a bucket but a tupperware. I believe the hops are kept in a fridge. The calculator I used was this one at Tastybrew.com. joshesmusica: You raise another good point. I had been formulating my recipes recently based on 62% efficiency, which is what I got on the one and only...

Thanks RM-MN, that brings up a good point. My LHBS scoops from a big bucket and does not specify alpha acid percentage on their site, so they could be old and weak. The beer's still pretty good. I may have to try some of my same recipes with hops from a reputable online retailer.

I made the following 2.5 gallon batch: 5 lbs floor malted pilsner malt 0.5 lb Carapils 0.75 oz Saaz (60 mins) 0.75 oz Saaz (15 mins) 0.75 oz Saaz (5 mins) I tasted it last night and it's not carbonated yet, but it does not taste at all bitter or hoppy despite calculating to 40 IBU. I believe...

Just "roasted barley" should do it. I believe all roasted is unmalted.