Recent content by shirknsons

I realize there will always be trub, maybe I asked the question wrong. I seem to get quite a bit in some of my bottles which I realize hurts nothing as long as I pour the beer into a glass. And the beer is still tasty, I was just curious if there were any methods to reduce the trub, or to stop...

If you are going to boil outside, don't you have to worry about outside elements getting in your beer or does it not matter much as long as you cover while cooling?

I know that trub is harmless when left at the bottom of the bottle, and cloudy beer is fine. I am just curious, what is Irish moss and how do you use it? Do you add it to the last 15 mins of the boil? Or when the boil is over? Also anyone have any techniques that help get rid of trub? If this...

my dad puts his brew pot on a propane burner and it starts the boil in no time. Just make sure the area you brew is clean. I had this same problem and just boil a 2.5-3gal batch and it works fine. My first batch was a 4 gal boil and I did the same with the lid partially on as well. both methods...

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a homebrewer that works with my brother and father to brew our own beer. We live in a small town in eastern Pennsyvlania. If anyone is in the area and ever wants to trade brews sometime send me a message!