Recent content by robhodge3

Yeah, I would say there is somewhere around 1/8 of an inch, maybe less. I am only doing single-stage fermenting now. I'll try moving over to two-stage when I do my next batch. Thanks guys. -Rob

I have just bottled my second batch and I have noticed that in both batches that I have brewed that there has been a considerable amount of sediment at the bottom of the bottles. Is this how it is supposed to be? I haven't been able to find any information on the topic anywhere. If it's not...

Well, I just opened up the second bottle out of my first batch of homebrew, and I have to say it was overall a success! My only complaint is a somewhat bitter aftertaste. I brewed a cream ale and I dumped the hops right in the wort when boiling as opposed to boiling them in a sack. Do you...

Well, I may be showing my ignorance here, but I have two buckets with my kit. One was called the fermenting bucket and one the bottling bucket. Would it be a good idea for me to transfer the beer from the fermenting bucket into the bottling bucket after 4-7 days and then bottle it straight...

I definately plan to do some secondary fermentation as soon as I perfect the art of single-stage fermentation. I have really taken a liking to the more complex Belgian beers and from my understanding they require two-stage fermenting. I just can't wait to try this one out though. I'm really...

So do you guys think that this batch should still turn out ok? Would it be best for me to invest in an airtight fermenter? -Rob

Alright, I took a peek inside and I saw a very thin froth on top of most of the wort. Does this sound right to you? Should it be bubbling more on day 2 of fermentation? Also, there was a brown substance around the top edge where the wort doesn't reach. Is it possible that all the bubbling and...

Thanks for the advice. I thought once fermintation occured I would see some bubbles rising up into the fermentation lock. I can see inside the lock because it is made of clear plastic. Do you guys know where the best place to pick up an affordable glass carboy would be? -Rob

Hi guys, I just cooked up my first batch of homebrew. It's fermenting as we speak. I am praying that I did everything correctly because I would really hate for this batch to go bad. My only concern is that it's been about a day and a half and I am seeing no signs of fermintation. No bubbles...