Recent content by thelevin8r

So I just learned of whirlfloc for clarifying. I used to use Irish moss years ago. Are any of you adding any kind of clarifying additive? If so what, and at what point in the process? I know with some beer styles you don't want to do this.

Thanks, that's the plan then!

I drank some of my first batch, the Peculiar English Ale, and it turned out so much better then I ever expected! Just delicious. It really reminds me of the hand pulled ales we had when visiting my wife's family in England, only more carbonated. The reason I was so surprised is that this machine...

Are people removing the dry hops and and the mash hops from the package and keeping them in the fridge? Seems like a good idea.

Thanks for the tips. I have read about using less yeast and increasing the fermentation time and made notes on that. I have not heard about the yeast substitution much though so I'll watch out for that. Are they just sending yeast that will survive shipping better? Do they ever send liquid? I...

Thank you everyone that jumped in on my new Pico C user question. I am going to use the keg first without buying anything yet, just to get a feel for everything. If I need to drink the beer fast, then so be it! Can't wait for a pak to arrive...

Hello, this is my first forum post. I received a Pico C two days ago and ordered two packs yesterday, just need to be patient now. I used to brew using extracts over 10 years ago. Sold all that equipment, kegs, refrigerator and all when life got too busy for all that. The Pico is going to be so...