Recent content by mkdonios

Very nice! Liking the boxer tap handles. Good looking dog.

I think the blur came from the reflection from the plastic carboy. My only concern now is the clarity. When I pulled a sample the look resembled more of a Hefe than an IPA. Will the haze settle after bottling and conditioning?

Ah figured out how to post pics. Here is the picture of the top of the primary and a picture of the clarity. I rechecked the FG it still reads 1.013. Took a sample taste and I have to say its pretty damn good. Slight malt taste with the citrusy hops coming through.

This is my first batch ever and followed the instructions that came with the kit to the letter. I only have two concerns. 1. The clarity seems cloudy to me. Instructions say to bottle after 2 weeks in the primary. Should I let it sit in primary for another week? 2. I wasn't quite sure...

Talking about not turning out. About 40min into my brew I realize the kit from MoreBeer was missing the Whirfloc tablet. Guy at MoreBeer told me to clarify I'd want to cold crash after primary fermentation anyhow. Wish me luck.

Brand new brewer here in the Bay Area. A buddy of mine I ride with brews his own beer and it got me thinking. After a stop by the More Beer shop in Los Altos and a couple hundred dollars spent I have my first Lagunitas IPA clone fermenting. Only one thought came across my mind...why haven't I...

Welcome Smooth! Im new to brewing myself. Decided to take the plunge on Thursday. Im actually from Marina now residing in the bay area. Good to see the 831 getting into the homebrew. Best of luck.

Good luck Chuck! Ive decided to take the plunge myself on Thursday. Let me know how it goes. Id be interested in hearing of your challenges, triumphs, etc. Good to see I have another homebrew newbie in the 408.