Recent content by pod_021

Just one that gives me an accurate temp reading.. That's all I ask!!

Hey, i typically wait from 1 to 2 months before tasting!! I've learned to exercise constraint!! There doesn't seem to be too much issue with infection on either end.. Not that my pallet can detect. They are typically conditioning at room temp

Hey, no, I added the first hop addition at 60mins and the rest at that dreaded temp. So instead of yielding an IBU of in and around 52 I got 45 which should be ok I guess?

Thanks for the reply guys, feel a bit more positive about it now!

Do you think?

Tried this method today and everything was going well till I noticed my thermometer was set to F instead of C.. So I Hop bursted! at 26c... Ruined batch?

Thanks for the reply, I've never cold crashed before but what the hell!

Hey guys, I can't really find a definitive answer on this so apologies if its on another thread. I'm looking to get more stability when bottling so in wondering if I reduce the secondary temp a couple of days before bottling will it 1. Help with clarity and 2. Offer more consistent bottle...

Thanks for the reply. Mixing the wort and sugar solution is something I don't do out of fear of aerating the beer. But maybe I could give it a go. I usually let the bottles condition at room temp... Maybe I need to look at that a little more. Cheers

Hi guys, I've noticed recently that when I batch carbonate my beers that some are perfectly carbonated and others end up to be gushers. I always add the sugary solution first, then the beer. And I always make sure that it has reached is FG.. Any ideas?

Lol. Note to self :). Thanks guys

Phew!

Hey guys, after pitching my yeast for a California Common I had to leave it unattended for three days. On return I found that it had fermented through the airlock and is now settled. So... I quickly replaced the airlock and used star San on everything.. Am I looking at an infection?

Great stuff guys thanks, and I take it the OG of the starter will also be key? Looking or a 5.2ABV beer

Thanks guys, I don't own a stir plate but do you think a 1.5l would still be suffice?