Recent content by papamike

Don't think it's a problem. Keep worth away from bacteria in a sealed carboy as usual.

I thanks to all. To answer your question, it's the first time I use english strains. I'm feeling better now! Thanks

Hi, I did a starter couple of minutes ago with a whitelabs english ale liquid yeast. It might sounds stupid but, what it is supposed to smell (i mean, the yeast tube once open)? Once shaked in the tube, the yeast looks like curdle cream (not alot of liquid). Anyway, I pitched to my starter and...

+1 for water, my first batch was horribly bitter, not a pleasant hop bitterness. I switched to bottled water and beer is fine now.

I used tap-a-draft for 1 year before switch to kegs. It's pretty cool but mine was "eating" CO2 too rapidly, and the cartridges are expensive here. Pros: Fits easily into fridge without any modifications Can bring it to partys easily Cons: Cannot serve many glass at a time. The...

+1 for fermenters, very effective!

I used some wheat flakes in belgian wit.

Hi, I'm going to brew a nutty brown ale tomorrow. The person at my HBS ordered flaked wheat instead of flaked oat. Can I use standard flaked oat I can find in grocery stores or the one used in brewery is different? I don't want to wait another week to brew this. Thanks.

Ok thanks ALBrewer... answer are too quick on this forum! Don't have time to write! I'll use only 1. Thanks.

I know, but I was reading a bit of John Palmer's book and he use 2 packages frequently in 5 gallons batches... I was just wondering if it can improve the beer.

forgot to tell, its a 5 gallons batch.

I plan to brew a brown ale this weekend (OG 1.052) and I'll use dry nottingham yeast. I was just wondering,should I put 2 packs or only one is enough? I mean, is it preferable to have a stronger fermentation or can it give off flavors by adding too much yeast? Thanks.

Ok thanks. Can I use metal scrubby or it will create scratches for infections and particles?

Excuse this stupid question, but still noob with kegs, is corny pepsi style and sankey coke style? If yes, I have both (pepsi and coke) but the one with the crust is a coke. If not, can someone explain me the difference? Thanks

I tried vinegar, no results. :(