Recent content by Redracer1205

I've avoided the cost of counter pressure bottle filling. I've recently started using a racking hose that goes through a rubber stopper with a hole in it. Shove one end of the hose into the keg dispensing tap and the other end with the rubber stopper into the bottle and hold it tight. I shut off...

I vote BdG. Something to drink outdoors during spring. I'd aim for 6-7%abv

Soak up all the liquid with old rags. Wipe down with bleach solution or sanitizing spray. Is the water from leaking lines or condensation?

Water chemistry isn't something I've played with yet. Have considered it but will need to determine what my water baseline is first. Will be interesting to hear if you think it made a difference. You say you are in the UK, do you have very hard water in you area?

Beer and Brewer Mag subscription. Mostly aimed at industry news, new breweries opening up, new beers that are up and coming. Has a home brewing section as well. Really liked the tasting notes of different beers reviewed by a panel of tasters, especially when they would suggest a food pairing to...

Does your refractometer measure the gravity in Brix and then you convertor to specific gravity? The conversion rate is approximately 1 P = 0.004 SG but it does drift away from this ratio at higher gravities. Another factor to take into account is the temperature of the sample in the...

The best way to test how much flavour is in the yeast of a hefe is to pour half the beer out of a bottle that has settled yeast on the bottom and then taste it. I've found it is very tart/sour. Then swirl the bottle to suspend the yeast and add it to the glass. The addition of the suspended...