Recent content by metalliholic123

I'll definitely expand on this if need be, but I may need to RDWHAHB so I'll keep it brief. Bottled a hefe on 09/03 (yes, two days ago). I reused old bottles. My process was to rinse w/ very hot water thoroughly immediately after pouring, let it air dry, spray/rinse w/ starsan a few times. In...

I'm only on my second batch, but here's a quick recap: 1) Live in south TX, 1br apt. Keeping the ambient temp low 2) Batch #1 fermented WAY too high (78f ambient). 3) Swamp cooler for batch #2, good control, pain in the.. I've purchased the stc-1000, but need to find an adequate chest...

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Thanks for your time, I just brewed my first batch from a Cooper's IPA kit. I sampled it after two weeks in the bottle and it's "off." It tastes similar to beer, but not anywhere near an IPA. I followed proper sanitation and time-frames, but I think it fermented way too high. 78F room temp high...

Thanks for your time, I just brewed my first batch from a Cooper's IPA kit. I sampled it after two weeks in the bottle and it's "off." It tastes similar to beer, but not anywhere near an IPA. I followed proper sanitation and time-frames, but I think it fermented way too high. 78F room temp high...