Recent content by specs5000

So I am looking to try to change my brew process a little. I am planning on fermenting in a corny keg, but since it sounds like a full 5 gal batch is too much for a corny keg, I was planning on trying to do an 8 gal batch, and split it onto 2 kegs for fermentation with 4 gal each. Basic...

I am wondering too. I feel like I messed up my initial volume or I boiled off more than i realized. I don't have markings on my fermenter, and I didn't check before i pitched. I have yet to have any problems with this, so I guess I just got complacent and didn't double check things as much going...

I will check the hydrometer today, but in the past it has been correct. I still have the beer on the yeast, so I am going to leave it a bit longer and take another measurement in a few days. I had bumped the temp up from 65 to 69 for a diacetyl rest and it has been there for 2 days. Like I...

Hi Everyone, I have a question about my most recent batch. I have been getting some strange numbers and am hoping I can get some insight. I brewed a MoreBeer extract kit Sunset Pale Ale. 7 lbs Ultralight Malt Extract .5 lb Dry Light Malt Extract .25 lb Maltodextrin .5 lbs...