Recent content by MichaelS

I am not sure what you mean by 35%. If it is really 35% pure, it is really quite hazardous to work with. Here is the MSDS sheet for 35% hydrogen-peroxide: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924300 Be very careful as you can very easily get a serious chemical "burn" with it. I...

The Fischer bottles are great but the rubber gaskets seem to be welded to the plastic part of the flip top (the old ceramic ones are great if you can find them). If you want to replace the gaskets you need to order new tops (not too expensive and can be bought in a numbr of home brew supply web...

I'm replying; only 3154 posts! I'm a winner for sure. In fact, they may have to give me two prizes! Good luck to all! Michael

Thanks for your thoughts. I used the Wyeast 3711 French Saison. Starting OG was 1.040, right on with the number given with the kit. It's bubbling right now, but nothing really active. We'll see. I am a little concerned that with two packs of yeast I could get a lot of blow off and paint the...

I ordered a petite Saison kit from Northern Brewers (still new at this so not yet ready for full grain). As it was fairly warm when I got the kit and the icepack with the yeast was melted, I decided to stick the mail order yeast in the refrigerator (2 days ago) and get another locally and pitch...

you mean this isn't the 12 step program? I guess I'm doomed but acceptance is the first step. I used to homebrew, but when the kids were little I had other priorities all of a sudden. Now I have kids in and out of college, with the encouragement of my wife (she is probably sick of me having...

I've been wondering the same thing. Here's my guess: If your water is the wrong pH for your grains and you use only a little water, the grain may have more influence on the pH than the pH has on the grain. If you use a large amount of water, the pH of the water is controlling. Am I close...