Recent content by TerryH

Part of me has been thinking of just getting more buckets :)

I am trying to move up in the world and am replacing my old Ale Pails. As much as I would love to go stainless I have to stick with plastic. Does anyone have experience with the other plastic options: Speidel, Fast ferment, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, Im planning to brew my first big beer, an Imperial Porter with some vanilla, coconut, oak and bourbon. My plan is to brew a normal robust porter and on the day I keg it to brew the Imperial and put it right onto the yeast cake. My question is ingredient conversion with the...

I want to brew some belgian style ales whose recipes call for wlp550. Since it is hard for me to schedule my brew days I usually use dry yeast. Will a dry yeast like Safbrew T-58 give me good results or do I need to find a way to use liquid yeast. Or does anyone have another recommendation...

Tried this beer over the weekend and loved it. I can find all-grain recipes but no extract. I also do not have software to convert. Help! I must brew this beer.

I was not paying attention and bought cider with potassium sorbate "added for freshness." Is this enough to halt fermentation or are the commercial concentrations too low to make a difference?

Any guidance on the hops additions for the IPA?

I have 3oz. Amarillo hops and 2oz Centennial hops in the freezer. Any ideas on what I should make (preferably extract)?

If I add the LME during the last 10 min do I have to bring the wort back to a boil and the go 10 more minutes, or just go 10 minutes immediately after the addition?

I have made two extract IPAs, both have had nice citrus and floral flavors but are not nearly as bitter as I would have liked and thought they would be. My first was a partial boil (2.5 to 3 gal) so I figured that was the reason, but my second was almost a full boil (4.5gal). The first was a...

My dad is bringing me 5gal non-preserved apple cider for Christmas. How does this recipe sound. 5 gal cider 3lbs light DME 1lb 40L Crystal steeped 30 min. Thought of recipe off the top of my head, never made cider before, just 6 batches of beer. Can I use a dry ale yeast like safale s-04 or...

How about a math question? If I want a five gallon full boil, how much water do I actually start with? Is late malt extract still a good idea?

I have heard much about converting recipes between the styles, including computer programs, problem is I have a Mac. Anyone know a good Mac program? Are there any resources on the equations that I can just do the math, probably as fast since I cannot type.

Sorry about the lack of response, I just got home from work. Thanks for all of the great info. Where can I get info to learn how to partial mash. Someone asked what kind of beer I like to give more specifics. My favorites are IPA's, Porters, ESB's and some Belgians.

Thanks for the answers. I was typing when you posted. Can I just trade off the LME for DME?