Recent content by MontanaBob

Well it's been 72 hours since I pitched.... and.... ahem..... the airlock started bubbling........ You guys are definitely the experts. Thanks again. And I'll have RDWAHAHB stenciled to my fermenter!

First off, thanks for all the great advice. I'll take some gravity readings when I get back and decide on the next step. However, even though there is no airlock movement I am detecting with my nose a slight "fermenting" odor on top of the airlock and peeking through the bucket grommet hole...

Hi. I have only been brewing for six months - about 10 batches. I have always used Nottingham or Windsor dry yeast and the fermentation was always very active in less than 24 hours. I decided to try a liquid yeast (white lab California Ale 001) for the first time. Received it in the mail from...

I am expecting a UPS shipment tomorrow containing LME, DME, pellet hops, dry yeast and grains from MB. The UPS guy usually leaves my packages inside my un-heated garage. Tomorrow's high is going to be 5. Is there any problem if the package is left in this temperature for 4-5 hours? I am new to...