Recent content by Southernmost11

the cooler the liquid the more CO2 it can hold in solution. So let some more time pass and they'll be carbonated even when chilled.

I used bleach for years. I later discovered StarSan and my beers' taste improved dramatically. Then I started brewing all grain - another dramatic improvement. Then I began strictly controlling fermentation temp - HUGE improvement. Get away from bleach its definitely worth it.

Nothing wrong. Look like hops in the krausen. I'm in Key West, but born a Yooper.

Sounds like you got it together.

Last year at Key West Brew Fest the guys from FIU were telling us they have been messing around with varieties to see what grows the best in So. Florida.

It could contaminated, but you'll have to wait to find out. I would replace the small airlock with a blow off tube. If you don't have one measure your carboy neck inner diameter and run to your lhbs or hardware store and get four or five feet of food grade tube that fits into the neck. PUT THE...

Let it go and ferment. It will likely be nice a clear long before its ready to drink.

Brother, you only need a grinder with a diamond blade, a step drill and something to take the burr off. It will be a $70 investment. I say investment because if you're anything like me you'll use these tools over and over.

I usually put a couple tea bags of earl grey to re-add the tanins lost from using juice. Then i usually just add a shot of apple juice at the pour so it can be sweetened, or not, to taste.

Looking for a braumeister 20 or 50 liter. Used but not abused. [email protected]

Thanks Gremlin. I'm going torun some more batches.

I just started messing around with small batches of cider. Hopefully I can make something good by the holidays. I was worried that the only juice I could get had ascorbic acid, but after reading the threads, some acid seems like a good thing - yes?. I made one gal batch with an extra lb of...

Hey Homebrez Also check out kegconnection.com They seem to have good prices for kegerator conversion kits, and shipping is only $7.95. That's right! the entire kit (tanks, equipment, kegs and all) ships for $7.95. I just bought a 2-keg system for my shop.

Check out ebay right now. There is a distributor in Florida selling their old kegs @$22. Pin locks but Kornykeg.com sells conversions for $10.

The solution of course is two fold: if you have to/ are allowed to brew beer in the house, clean up the spill immediately. Don't let it dry. The second fold, and waaaaayyyyy better solution, if possible, is to brew in your own space. I have a full setup outside (my life is more pleasant if I...