Recent content by spie0092

Western Jersey here. May as well be in PA... except apparently I prefer to pay higher taxes.:cross:

Great news! Truly better experience than he could have with the TV or Video games. It teaches him patience and attention to detail, and in the end he will have something to be proud of... good for the both of you!

2.25 cups of sugar is approximately 1 lb (for granulated). Great site here :mug:

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to green bottles vs. brown ones? Have any of you used clear bottles before? I have a stash of St. Pauli girl bottles I stole from a buddies house (his taste in beer is questionable, sorry John) and was just wondering if bottling in green will pose any...

Yeah, I would open one at 2 weeks and see where you are at... If it is not fully carbonated, at least you get to try one! I like to open one at one week just for kicks. I usually get a little pop, but mainly a flat beer. It is basically an excuse for me to try one.

I second that...

I have a couple at home... I will have to get back to you after work tonight... I guess I should be working now. Any particular brand you are looking for?

Yeah, I know what RDWHAHB means... I also know what EAC means. :cross: Just messin with ya...

I had Krasean come throught the airlock last night. I am not sure how long it was happening. What sort of negative effects can I expect from the brew?

I put together a Belgian Dubbel last Friday and it has been bubbling away like crazy up until yeasterday. It slowed significantly, which seems about right as the fourth day is usually peak yeast population, but I just wanted to know if I should send it over to the secondary today or wait until...

Thanks.........

Are the labels most of you make made and printed at home? If so, what size label is it and what kind of paper/printer? I want to make my own... seems like a lot of fun.

Talk about have your cake and eat it too...

Thanks all, for the advice and links. I truly appreciate it. I have to say I have learned a lot already on this forum. Everyone has been very nice and friendly.

You will when you read the thread. I was laughing out loud, and I am at work!