Recent content by philmynuts

I wouldn't be too concerned. It is the only issue I've had with them. And no one else has posted a similar problem. And the rep said he's never heard of this either. Plus they will give you a 1 year warranty. To me, it's worth it not having to lug around and clean the glass carboys.

I contacted Norther Brewer. The rep said that they offer 1 year warranties and they are sending a new one out today. He said I'm the first with this issue that he has dealt with. I guess it was just a production flaw?

I think as long as it's not a prolonged exposure Star San should be safe to use on plastic. But I could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. The thickness of the plastic worried me from the day I got it, but they've all done well. Maybe it was just a fluke? NB has been very good to me...

I've stashed my glass carboys up in the attic and have only used the plastic BMBs from Northern Brewer for my last two brews. They are so much lighter and easier to handle. Cleaning them is easier too (in spite of the silly textured water drop designs on the side) because of the bigger opening...

This was my second brew: Dead Ringer IPA extract kit from Norther Brewer. Estimated OG 1.064. Just wanted to post how it went, compare and contrast it with some of the things I did with my first brew, and get any thoughts you might have. The first major difference was I tried keeping notes...

Northern Brewer is who I am using as well. I have just received my Dead Ringer IPA extract kit and will be starting it soon. I'll agree with you on their customer service. I originally ordered the Deluxe Starter Kit. Then placed a second order for various items instead of picking up everything...

I know! I've only made one batch, and it probably won't even turn out good because of my out of control fermentation temperatures. It really would have paid off to research more on here beforehand. But it has pretty much taken over my mind. I have a very addictive personality. All I do is browse...

I'm not sure what I was thinking of. I was playing around with some online calculators yesterday. Must have been for calculating something else. Thanks anyway everyone!

If you order an extract kit and it doesn't give you an estimated FG, how do you calculate how much yeast to pitch?

I took a reading in distilled water this morning before leaving for work: 1.000 I never thought to check if it is calibrated for 60F or 70F. Again, still learning. I just assumed it was 60F since that's the standard temperature for specific gravity readings. I googled a gravity converter...

OK. Northern Brewer estimated a FG of 1.011. 3 days after pitching, gravity was 1.008. Today, 7 days after pitching, gravity was 1.003. The sample didn't taste as strong of bananas as the scent would lead you to believe. It was pretty good. A little warmth in your throat when you drink it but...

I took a gravity reading a few days ago. Got 1.008. Best guess northern brewer gave me when I emailed them was a FG of 1.011. What does it mean that I was already below the manufacturer's FG in 3 days? What would you suggest I do if I planned on kegging? I'm taking another reading now.

The proof is in the air! You know, it's actually quite pleasant in the house. Maybe I've stumbled onto something... I will be controlling my ferm temps in the future. In the meantime I will leave this guy in primary for 3 more weeks. If it cleans up, great. If not, I'm drinking it anyway...

Haha thanks! He brews IIPAs pretty much exclusively. I've had them, and they are quite tasty. But I'm assuming that a beer with so much hops can help mask mistakes like what I'm dealing with. But, I figured he knows better than me, so I blindly followed along. Not a big deal, like I said, it...

I haven't given up, that's why I'm asking for suggestions. I'm gonna drink it regardless! But I will definitely be controlling my fermentation temps next time.