Recent content by Mardoo

Interesting. Sounds like you co-fermented with beeswax and likely some propolis. I wonder whether that made a flavour difference? Anyone else ever try that?

That's exactly what Jamil and John were saying. They were referring to a situation where someone was getting mineral buildup on their carboy using water about 130 deg F. They did say that using cool water would reduce the effect POP explains. Sorry, I've tried to scare up the show I mentioned...

I actually just heard a Brew Strong Q&A that talked about this. Palmer suggested using a product called CLR. Apparently things like Oxyclean and PBW can fix calcium to a surface if used hot with hard water. CLR link: http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbath.htm

Another hand-cranker here. I'd never want to do it if I were doing double batches. Initially it was a matter of very limited funds for brewing and it allowed me to get into milling sooner with a donated, unmotorized mill. However I've kept doing it even now that I can afford a motor. It's a...