Recent content by the rusty knight

off topic slightly... on another site I read that using iodopher on plastic fermenters will put a coat on them that wiil not allow them to ferment the beer. Anyone familiar with that??

I've never used an aluminum pot, but what I've read says that it imparts a bad taste into the beer. Robert

I would avoid washing the bottles with detergent. It will leave a residue in the bottles. Other than that, if it works for you it appears fine. I rinse my bottles immediately after using, then sanitize with BTF Iodophor when ready to bottle a new batch. Cheers, Robert

Looks interesting but I'd never get anyone to play it with me. All my friends think beer comes from cans.

Here is a palm program. http://www.palmblvd.com/software/pc/Palm-Brew-Mate-BrewLog-2002-5-23-palm-pc.html

I like the idea of a PDA program. The computer programs that I have l looked at are to complex for me as a beginner. I would like something that I could grow with.

The November issue of "Brew Your Own" magazine has a Best of Show recipe for Green Chili Wheat Beer.

I bottled my first batch about 3 weeks ago. Tried one bottle earlier this week. Tasted good, except bitter. I assume that was the hops. By the way it was a pale ale so I believe it's supposed to have a hoppy taste.