Recent content by tonello61

I tried "washing" today for the first time and seemed to get it right (it was very simple). However, the yeast I am retaining came out of an IPA to which I added a few pepper tincture variants to in secondary. I am curious as to if the Anaheim, Jalapeño, Serrano, and Habanero HEAT may pass on...

I tried "washing" today for the first time and seemed to get it right (it was very simple). However, the yeast I am retaining came out of an IPA to which I added a few pepper tincture variants to in secondary. I am curious as to if the Anaheim, Jalapeño, Serrano, and Habanero HEAT may pass on...

Thank you for the quick responses! Yes, I also picked up a propane burner and a copper wort chiller. The BIAB I have used all recommend steeping with 2-3 gallons and adding the remainder to the fermenter when chilled. A double batch would require 4-6 gallons in the pot and then topping off...

Hello all, Just joined homebrewtalk today! I've made a total of 4 home-brew batches with a 5 gal. setup and just recently purchased a 10 gal. pot. I'm still using extract brewing and using prepackaged kits. I am curious if I can just buy two kits and brew both at the same time (double...