Recent content by portdawg66

I am in the exact same position. My wife has given me the green light to proceed with whatever system I decide on. That decision has come down to either the Grainfather or the Unibrau V3. So here are the major differences that are driving my ability to decide... Grainfather: Solid system...

My "Redneck Wit"! A Belgian Witbier... Blue Moon, you can't touch this!

Just a photo documentary of my total obsession with brewing and ALL things beer!

Still available? How far are you from Pittsburgh?

To my esteemed HBT colleagues... Yesterday, while getting ready to keg a delicious Dunkelweitzen, I committed one of home brewings most critical errors... I got in a hurry! So here's a synopsis... after thoroughly cleaning my Corny keg with a solution of hot water and PBW... I then dumped...

@ Cyclman; I can't even begin to figure that one out!!! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

You rock, Boosbrew! Best of luck to you on your new journey. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

DnMe -- how did you prime your beer? What did you use, and how much of it did you use? Also, what's the batch size? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Welcome aboard, Turret Plug! The beauty of home brewing, is that you can get into the hobby as simple or as deep as you are willing to go (and spend)! And the best part is, there are sooooo many recipes and recipe resources available to you. Doesn't matter if you're a kit/extract brewer or...

Agree with Brew_NY... try a little keg lube on all of your rubber seals. However, use sparingly on the O-rings on your pop-it valves. They are notorious for leaking if over-lubed! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Here's to you, and welcome aboard! It seems more and more, home brewing is becoming a "couple" thing! Your boyfriend is very lucky that you are so excited about this new hobby. The great thing about home brewing, is you can get into it as deeply as you desire, or for however much you want to...

If you're in a pinch, simply go to the local Office Depot or Staples. Avery (the label maker) makes labels for bottles, dessert jars, etc. They are print and peel and stick! The only downside, is cleaning them off your bottles when a new batch is being bottled. But Bar Cleanser or PBR will eat...

I'm intrigued by the "German" character of the WY-1007. I'm leaning in that direction. I think I can get down to about 62-65 degrees and hold it there long enough to perform a two-stage fermentation. Coincidentally BigFloyd, while shooting the bull with the owner of my LHBS, he (after...

BigFloyd; thanks! I generally pitch at about 70 degrees, and can maintain temps in the 64-72 degree range. Hope that helps. Again thanks (to all)! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

All outstanding recommendations. Truthfully, I've never pitched a lager yeast because I'm not confident in my ability to control/maintain the necessary temps. Please, keep'em coming! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew