Recent content by Scottwhobrews

For the life of me I can't figure out how to read a hydrometer. That being said, was at 70 SP. GR for the original gravity. *EDIT* After watching a video just now, the OG was at 1.070 right after I chilled it from the boil, and transferred it into the primary.

I used a belgian wit liquid yeast, but admittedly the package was not fully inflated... The dry yeast was for the same thing. I don't remember which one that was... ...I should write this stuff down... :-P

I made a wheat with Fuggles and crystal loose willamatte hops. Then I boiled corriander, cinnamon sticks, and cherry puree during the last 15. I pitched a WyYeast into the bucket, but nothing happened for well over 48 hours. I repitched a small package of dry yeast, and that got the air lock...

I think it's "Tart".

I just learned how to make yeast from smashed up blueberries (any kind of fruit, really) for bread. I'm wondering if I make liquid yeast in a jar, without adding any dry components can I brew with it? Is there a special kind of yeast I can find in nature that is best for brewing? I'd like to...