Recent content by StevieG

If you get the chance, stop by Still-H2O off of 36.

Yes, welcome.... I frequent Northern Brewer often. Great store. Another great store is in Stillwater, depending on where you are at.

Vey nice bar.... wish I could do something like that. I am hoping to build my Keezer either this winter or early next spring.

Yes, Welcome. I myself use to live in Milwaukee county. This forum has helped me greatly.

I am afraid if I stash the bottles between my clothing, that the bottles will break, can't trust the people loading the plan. Am I over thinking this?

So I am going to be taking a vacation to Fort Myers, FL for spring training (go me). The big question, how do I get my homebrew down there without having a extra bag that weighs a ton?

Welcome, Where abouts. There are plenty of us WI brewers. I am new to brewing myself.

That is a great idea... I think I have scrap wood at home. Thanks for the inspiration!

What size holes did you cut?

Yes welcome.

The smell won't hurt your beer but if you want to get rid of the smell, soak in OxiClean over night and you will be good to go. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

So I just got up from my desk at work to get some water, and I see the Culligan Water Bottle (5 gal) is a number 1, not a number 7. Do I take it and use as a secondary? Thoughts?

Oh I can't wait to crack the first bottle... I think I might have to watch the bottle get cold! Next up an Oktoberfest this coming weekend!

It said after 3 weeks of aging after bottling... but I am sure it will get better with age.

On Satuday afternoon, I started my very first home brew. I got all my ingredents for a malt extract IPA, then gathered my kettle, propane tank, burner, and instructions. I followed the instructions to a "T". The brewing part went perfect, no boil overs and no burnt extract. Cooled the wort...