Recent content by pgasca

Hey all! Does anyone have a good link to read and learn about pitch rates? Wondering how to determine just how much yeast to pitch (for a 3G batch, for instance. Most yeast packets come for 5G batches, so do I just measure out 50/50 from a five gallon packet? If I do a yeast starter, how do I...

Need some feedback. Im doing a mash AG mash and have highly modified malt, and I understand I do not need to step mash (protein rest), but wondering if doing a step mash if it does any good? I have the time and don't mind doing it, but if it does absolutely no good, then I'll skip. Also...

Quite simply, I'm was wondering if there was a pro/con for mashing the grain in a bag or not. I'm using a pot to mash, and I was thinking it would be better (not easier) to mash with no grain bag, then pouring through a strainer/muslin bag when transferring to the boil pot. Thought was that...

Thanks Pratzie ... Good advice!

Thanks Jeff! Good advice!

I've been told to let your primary fermenter run its course for at minimum five to seven days. I'm brewing a one gallon batch, and the fermenting action stopped bubbling through the airlock after only 24 hours. I checked the gravity after 48 hours, and it was already at its recipe's final...

I am a homebrewer beginner, starting with small one gallon batches to learn and experiment. I am doing some grain mashing and needed advice. Is there a benefit/downside to mashing grain in a grain bag (muslin) vs mashing the grain free in the water then pouring it through a strainer or...