Recent content by Rookie10

I dry hopped late yesterday will let it go until the weekend. Thoughts on a cold crash before bottling?Also if you do recommend a cold crash after i bottle do i condition at room temp? will the temperature fluctuations change flavor or produce any funky tones?

That was a pretty quick fermentation? no? Theoretically I can dry hop if my reading is good tonight (3rd reading) and bottle 5 days from then? seems quick?

I started my first batch last Saturday, everything went really well and enjoyed every moment but forgot a OG reading! today would be day 9 and I started taking readings on Sat. consistent 1.010 each time. Was going to send into secondary to clean up and Dry Hop. thoughts.... I'm guessing the...

I received my "off the topper" clone kit and noticed the sticker on the box that says active yeast refrigerate as soon as possible. The transit time was 5-6 days and I know the gel pack they put in with the yeast was not cold the entire time. Should I be concerned? Is there a way to tell if a...

Here is where I am at now. Still bubbling like a champ Basement temp 63/64*F this stays consistent day night etc. I think my spike exposure was roughly 8-9 hrs at 73* +/- 1-2* When I checked it when I got home that is when I noticed it and ended up moving it. What should I expect as far as off...

My basement can maintain a 63-65*F temp even in our summer months not incredibly concerned about big swings down there. I did however buy a carboy heater and dual temp controller just to make myself feel better, I would have started this in the basement if I had know we were going to see higher...

Ok so I just moved to basement where consistent 63* is maintained. Do you think the higher temp for a day or so would effect the final product ?

I just brewed my very first batch and it was a blast! We have had 50's-60'S in the Northeast and a indoor temp of 65-68* F. Fermentation had begun just after 12 hrs and is bubbling like mad. My concern is we will be getting to 80*F tomorrow and I expect my indoor temp to rise into the mid 70's...