Recent content by seanrndude

Wow. You are so far past me. I think I met Ester once at a party but that's as far as it went. (I swear). I know it has to do with possibly enhancing flavors and emulsifiers but I wouldn't attempt to manipulate it on purpose. Just trying to make a beverage that's not toxic.

Thanks guys, I think I may be under pitching a bit. My one gal have all turned out great but I just stepped up to 4 gal of apple juice, 12 lbs honey with fermaid O x3, with K1- V1116. Slowed to near stop on the gas bubbles after week 3. Added pureed peaches after week 2. Gonna check it at week...

Would you put an entire packet of yeast in for a one gallon brew?

I know this maybe sacrilege, but I've TOTALLY abandoned the hydrometer. unless it is a complete bacterial flop, whether it's 5% or 16%, you're still going to drink it. This near pathological drive to know the exact abv prior to or after fermentation eludes me. I mean, are you really going to...