Recent content by mcclainm24

Hey Robegero, I am moving to Henderson. Is there a local home brew club?

I will be moving out to Nevada in a couple months and I was wondering what the craft beer scene was like? Also, are their home brew stores in Las Vegas?

Hey everyone! My next beer is going to be an oatmeal stout and I want to do a partial mash. My questions is if I am using a Dark LME do I need to add a chocolate malt or roasted barley? Below is my projected grains Dark LME 4.00 lb Maris Otter Malt 2.50 lb Flaked Oats 1.00 lb Roasted...

Awesome! I have been thinking about brewing a Cali Common. I will keep those hops in mind!

Thanks guys! I am really excited for my Blonde Ale I brewed up. I changed the hops to make it spicier so it should be interesting

Hey everyone! It's been 6 weeks since I brewed my first beer, an Irish Red Ale, and I have been patient long enough. I decided to crack one open today to see if it was carbonated. To my surprise, it was perfectly carbonated and tasted great! I think I will drink a few this weekend but I think...

I am a stout guy so I am going to say a stout. I think I am going to try and brew an Oatmeal Stout next!

First, I am well aware of the discussion concerning primary vs secondary fermentation. Personally, I rack all my beers to a secondary. I have seen real improvement in the quality of my beer. However, it is important to point out that if you are going to use secondary fermentation then you need...

I am calling mine, Pier 60 Brewing. Pier 60 is a Pier in Clearwater, FL where I spent most of my life. It reminds me of the easy going times where I didn't have to worry about anything. www.pier60brewing.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/pier60brewing

I agree! If you are going to transfer the beer to a secondary, take a clean/sanitized hydrometer reading on consecutive days to see if it has stopped fermenting.

Are you using a liquid or dry yeast? Liquid yeast can take up to 48-72 hours to get started.

How long do you leave the aerator in the wort Revy?

Was it an extract kit or all-grain?

It could be due to oxygen?

I love having foam in my carboy. It continues to sanitize the carboy as it is being filled with beer! :ban: