Recent content by Stonedog

So, if I did it correctly, 1/4 cup of corn sugar?

Oh...I don't know how to use those calculators.... Also, are the amounts you are given in weight or volume?

All- Sorry if this is has been asked before, but I haven't made Apfelwein since a year ago last spring and I have lost my notes... So, I am making 2.5 gallons of Apfelwein. Plain old pasteurized stuff with maybe about 1/2-3/4# corn sugar added to add a bit o'kick and the tried and true Red...

So rack to a different carboy or no?

Just looked the yeast was 2 years old....

Nope! Glass carboy all the way for me! Airlock sealed with vodka! 72* degrees on a concrete floor...thoughts?

Still nothing....

Made up a batch of Apfelwein.......Thursday night......not a single bubble of fermentation yet......it is Wyeast 4184. I am thinking I have a bad batch of yeast. Is it a bust or can I just grab and new packet of yeast and re-pitch? Also, if I re-pitch, should I rack to another bottle??? I...

This stuff is fantastic! I just started drinking a batch that I made LAST August....starting another batch ASAP!

OK, here is the deal. I want to make (if possible) 3 gallons of a sweet sparkling white, from Welch's.....this just has to be easy and tasty....something to put in a gallon jug to break out on a KY summer night when on the back porch with neighbors shooting the bull or playing cards.... I...

OK, great! Will definitely use a starter!

I am sure this has been covered, but I just cannot find it anywhere.... I have a packet of Wyyeast Sweet Mead strain. It was Mfg in 2010 according to the packet....it is been in the refrigerator the entire time. I bought it to make 2.5 gallons of simple cider....so is it too old?

A bit ago I bought a 4# can of Ironmaster Porter extract..... I only have 2.5 gallon carboys..... So, I added the ENTIRE can, water and Wyeast 1098 to make a half batch....nothing else.....thass'it. I let it ferment out for 6 weeks. Today I tasted it. Absolutely fantastic! Deep...

Hang overs at warp speed? To paraphrase EdWort....

Hmmmmm...mebbe I didn't explain myself well enuff.... So lemme try this: In primary for: Bottle and set at room temp to carb up for: In the refridgerator to condition a bit for: Sorry I am so dumb.....also I do not have a hydrometer.....do I need one? I plan on always to have a...