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How about a using a wine bottle, 1/2 cup or more of xldme in 1 pint water, boil for 15-20 min's, cool to room temp, put the yeast smack pack or rehydrated dry yeast in well sanitized wine bottle, pour room temp wort on top and shake well, then put a airlock on wine bottle and let it go at room...

I have heard that this can happen if some of your bottles were not completely sanatized too. Just a possiblity to keep in mind.

I have been getting Co2 bottles filled for years for paint ball games and I always put mine in the freezer before taking them to get it filled. They tell me it takes less for them to fill it. I think what they are doing is clear the some what empty bottle and chilling it before they fill it...

Thanks. Sorry for the late reply. I agree with what you are saying this is why I posted this to get some feed back. They did say to gently stir not to get crazy when I put in the priming sugar. I did just try this on my 1st Kolsch and I didn't disturb the trub but stirred lightly with...

I have been putting my priming sugar 3/4 or corn sugar or 1 1/4 dme into a 3rd container after boiling it for 10 min then I syphon the beer from my 2nd fermenter on top of the priming sugar. Finally I syphon into my bottles and cap. I was asking my local brew shop about my 1st lager beer and...

I asked my brew shop this question some time ago and they said that they have but you are takeing chance with 1/2 gal of your beer if it doesn't go well. But it should work if you use a new metal type cap. But it is a little risky so I have not attempted it yet. Cheers

I looked around the recycle places and found a keg for $20 (scrape ss price) then cut the top off with dremel tool (aprox. 8 cutting disc's) then brewed and used a siphon with a cheap ( $2.50) that fits on the end of the racking cane I got from my local brew shop. Worked great! You will want to...

I just had the samething happen to me with a Stout that I bottled at 70 degrees with 3/4 cup of dme for 3 weeks and it's flat. My Imperal Stout done the same way has some carbonation but not a lot. Tells us more about the way, when, where and how much of the Champagne yeast you add before...

I finally got my 5/8 ss at place here in Alaska call Alaska Industrial Hardware and they were closing so they thought they were just steel I guess and they said take them they are yours along with some O ring to fit too. Sometime things just go your way. The price is right and no leaks!!

Just scanned the site. Thanks I had read this online book before but forgot where it was. I think I got a better handle on it now. Cheers

I am trying my 1st lager brew, I have just started back to brewing after 30 years and my ale beer so far are coming out great! I am alittle confused after reading here and other books as to the length of time in the primary fermenter and temps after it kicks in. Then temps in secondary and...

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BierMuncher, I checked out and printed your Krispy Kolsch. It looks like what the ladies around the house are looking for. Anything you would change on the receipe? Also the yeast is a top Ale yeast right? Thanks again

thanks again

thanks I realized after I posted this that I was under the wrong pick. I am very new with this site and I don't see where to delete it, Thanks for anwsering my questions. I did post this under All grains and got some answer there about my water.