Recent content by nukiwaza

Well I have had a slightly different experience than you. I had placed my fermenter in a closet that was too cold and put a heater (set to 65F) in the closet with the door closed. This kept the section the fermenter was set in between 66-67F. Each day I checked on it I continued to see...

"Acetaldehyde A flavor of green apples or freshly cut pumpkin; it is an intermediate compound in the formation of alcohol. Some yeast strains produce more than others, but generally it's presence indicates that the beer is too young and needs more time to condition." So because of your...

From everything I have been told if it cold, just warming it back up is sufficient to restart the yeast. To cold is much less of a problem then too warm.

The biggest problem with the bottles they shipped with the kit is they are too large. Few people sit down and drink that much at a siting,plus if they don't like it there is so much more to get rid of. The glass bottles are the right size and are easy to reuse. I can spread the joy(or crap) of...

I got the exact same kit as you and I am in the same boat. I picked up a hydrometer and some caps yesterday. One of my firehouse buddies will let me borrow his capper. I plan on following the directions for the first batch. If you register your kit they will send you advice by email. One of the...

Yep while I was pricing out 5 gallon carboys, my wife bought me the premium edition Mr. Beer kit. So I will also be buying a hydrometer and thermometer so I have a vague clue whats going on.