Recent content by therigaletto

I do have a hydrometer. I wouldn't just take a quick reading with that IN the bucket?

Ok I'll try that! One final question. How do you check your FG? Do you just remove the lid, check it, then replace the lid? I've honestly never done it because I thought the oxygen would ruin the beer. Lol, again...I'm a newb : )

Good advice! I've never heard of cold-crashing. Do you do that straight-away with primary frementation or secondary?

Thanks for the responses! I did Charlie P's Holiday Cheer Brew. I didn't do a secondary this time. I kept it in primary for 10days. (Wanted it ready by Christmas) I think I exaggerated the amount a little. I think it's closer to a couple MM's not CM's. I wish I could describe the 'off'...

Hey guys! This is my 3rd batch of home brew and my SECOND 'Fail Ale'. The last two batches have had about a centimeter of (for lack of a better term) CRAP at the bottom of the bottles. The flavors are off to say the least. I used Irish Moss too. Can anyone help me narrow down my problem...

Thanks guys! I think I'll go exchange the LME for DME. I don't want to mess with this one. Gotta be right for the Holidays! : )

Hey all! I accidentally bought 6.6 lbs. of LME when the recipe (Holiday Cheer) called for 7lbs of DME. Would I be ok just using the LME or should I go exchange it?

Thanks! I think I found the recipe, but could you post it so i'm doubly sure? This looks like a pale ale correct? Is there anything you could suggest for a darker beer?

Hey all! Here's my first post. I'm on my 3rd batch as a beginner and I would like to try a Holiday brew. Here's what I'm looking for -Something along the lines of Old Fezziwig but maybe a little easier to brew. -A popular tested recipe would be nice. I don't want to 'experiment' yet with...