Recent content by ryanpluta

I bought an xmas spiced ale kit and am not sure how long to leave it in the primary fermentor before bottling. 3 weeks? 4 weeks? Do I need any time in a secondary fermentor?

I wish I had this answer. I an trying to figure it out. It is driving insane. I just cannot put it into words. I probably couldn't explain a burger flavor either which should be easy too. I really appreciate you responding. I really, really do because I love brewing and want to be successful.

I have a closet I can put the next batch in. What is the risk of the fermentor exploding? Just have to ask before it happens and my fiance requests I sleep in the garage with my beer. Which is acceptable. If the beer turns out good.

I will get these recipes in the morning. I really appreciate everyone on this site.

The thermometer is just I the basement net where the fermentor bucket is. I am considering moving the next batch upstairs. But it's now the favorite new decoration of the house as far as my fiancé is concerned. Rightfully so.

Yep. In Akron / Portage Lakes. I have my furnace in the basement that may be causing the higher temp. Which sucks because upstairs isn't near as hot. I just want to have the 'easy part' of letting the beer ferment be successful. But I think that part is what is failing.

What does a beer taste like fermented at too high a temp? Just curious if someone may be able to explain what I may or may not be tasting.

Can someone experienced describe the taste of a beer fermented at too high a temp? Maybe I could describe it if I knew how to. Just can't put the taste into words due to inexperience.

Meant to manage temp. Frickin iPhone.

Is there something you can do tonnage temperature? I have a spare fridge I could put the fermenter bucket in. But it seems like a fridge would be too cold for ales. Do the fermenter temp gauges work for old fridges to manage a temp for ales if I bought one?

They were kits from grape and granary in Ohio. I will get the info and post it soon. Thanks to everyone on this site for tolerating newcomers. I just am having so much fun. The beer tastes good to me because I made it. But maybe could be better.

Could the fact that my basement where I kept the fermenters being 80 degrees make the different beers taste the same? I wish I had a palate that could explain the taste but I'm not that good.

Would that be a reason that the first 2 batches I made tasted similar? But they were a holiday ale and Irish ale? I feel like they both tasted like the same beer.

Just started brewing and took a temperature reading in my basement where I store my fermenting buckets and it read 80 degrees. So I'm asking if this screwed me on what my beer should have tasted like? I read it should be 67 -72 degrees. What happens to beer and taste I beer when fermenting at...

Yes. I know this is probably a generic question. Bu as a new and excited brewer. I am curious. Here's my situation. I brewed a Christmas ale. Tasted good. Then I just brewed an Irish ale. Here's my concern. I feel like they both tasted the same. I cannot put a stamp on the taste out of...