Recent content by pYr8

Cool, sounds good. Next burst of energy I have I'll sugar it up & cap it. Notes I have says 3/4 cup of priming sugar in a cup of boiling water. It was looking pretty clear, a lot clearer that the fish fry oil it was looking like, LOL. I chucked the trub down the crapper, hope the...

Is there any sense in letting it sit for a couple weeks in the secondary?

I know racking to a secondary or not is a touchy subject sometimes but should I have bottled tonight instead of going to the secondary? My tastebuds aren't working well tonight but my better half said it tasted bitter to her. Thoughts?

Well, I've let the first batch sit in the primary for a month & 2 days, SG is now 1.005 at about 65°, down from 1.045. Gonna see about racking it outta the pail to a carboy for a couple weeks. What should I do with the trub or yeast sediment or whatever it is?

I was in Houston shopping for other things anyway and I decided to start the brewing journey while I was down there... Is that BIY in Spring?

I'm still in ambiguity on that matter.... The force felt is similar, although sucking does provide a better sensation than pulling. I'll have to research further....

Should I just sit on it & wait for another week or two? I'm all for a better tasting, more potent batch :mug: I'm just brewing blind here but it's fun as hell:ban:

The style was a kit from DeFalco's. Cooper's Real Ale based. We used an Ale Pail & fermented at an average of 68°. My ridgeback & I enjoyed the test :mug: I'm all in for another week or more in the primary, I stopped checking hourly days ago so I'm starting to get used to the waiting. I...

Hi All- Just a play on Newton for the title... I'm a noob on my first batch. After 9 days in the primary my batch went from OG 1.045 to 1.009. Should I go to the carboy now or wait? It's cloudy & maybe it needs some time in a secondary to clear? It tastes semi-OK so far...

Well, the 1st batch has been 9 days in the primary and I decided to pop the Ale Pail open. I've an SG of 1.009 now, taste is decent and has a cloudy caramel color. Starting SG was 1.044, any thoughts on how low I should let the FG get before sugar & bottling? As far as alcohol content I'm...

OOOOOOOOOOOOO first signs of fermentation :rockin: The lid on the pail is bulging a bit & pressing slightly gets the airlock farting!! WoooooHooooo:D

There's always thing I don't see or expect. Especially late night :) I guess I like to be appreciated as I appreciate others. It's all cyclical...

Yeah, but are you offering or is it expected of you? That's where the thread kin of started....

I've just started brewing but it seems to me like about anything else. Someone expecting something that I do for nothing or next to nothing is a bit of an insult to me. E.G.: I work with computer for a living and for 20+ years I've had friends & family wanting "a little consultation" which turns...

I'm brand new to brewing but common sense tells me not to try to force a naturally occurring process. My guess is to leave it sit for as long as possible. I don't know if it's already been oxygenated too much but I'd say that messing with it more will surely mess it up, Christmas or no...