Recent content by MinsiMan

I've been living in the Poconos for a few years now and still have not been able to find what I'm looking for. I'm in search of a bar that is a real beer drinker's bar. Somewhere that doesn't rely on free merch from Bud Light and Coors to furnish their walls. Can anyone help?!?!

All is said and done. Just bottled today and everything looked fine. Had some typical by-product on the inside of the bucket. Guess it was just a bit of virgin-nerves. Thanks for your help everyone.

been bubbling slow and steady. I guess all the chatter had conjured up different image in my mind. I'm just going to set it and forget it until bottling day. That said, with a slow bubble, should I delay bottling day? I had scheduled it for 2 weeks in the fermenting bucket. Thanks again for...

It was about 150F. I know, way to hot. Was reading my How to Brew and just did the next step regardless of temp. I'll have to give the hydrometer a go tomorrow morning. Thanks guys.

I do have a hydrometer, but how should I do it with out contaminating?

I think I rehydrated my yeast in water that was too hot. I immediately realized it, and having only one packet of yeast (this is my first brew) I put the container in an ice bath. So, now it has been 4 days and I haven't seen a single bubble from the airlock. Did I ruin this beer? Or am I...