Recent content by Troubadour.Drew

You need to spend a metric crap-ton in order to get a decent meter. Are you using a meter now, or strips? I worked in a brewery that had $500+ meters that were okayish. They got you close. Then they broke down after a year of normal use.

Honestly the mash is probably the best place for nibs. A little late now but maybe next time.

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Dang guys! Fast responses! I'll go check it out later this week then. I can't wait to see the look on the guys face when I stand on it! Kudos to everybody! Thanks! -Drew

Was wondering if anybody knew what model it is and if it would work for 5 gallon batches. I'd hate to just bite the bullet and have it bite me back! Thanks! -Drew

Sounds like it's probably best to make a starter. I washed it about a month ago from a 5 gallon batch into one mason jar so I could save some room in the fridge. Good to know! Thanks everybody -Drew

So I washed some yeast a little while back and feel the need to fire it up! I'd really like to brew a small 2.5 gallon test batch for a recipe I've been working on. The question is: Do you think I could decant and pitch it without using a starter since it's a half batch of a small beer? Any...

oxiclean IS awesome, and it seemed to work for a little while. That was before I started this thread...Maybe I should just freshen it every once in awhile with a lemon or something...

Well, sorry this has taken so long but life seemed to get a bit busy for awhile! I've done just about everything suggested from cleaning one with bleach and one with baking soda...to trying different water...refrigerating one...and have come to the conclusion that these carboy's simply stink...

My first brew was a spiced brow ale for xmas. Whoa. That thing was awesome! Right now I'm drinking a saison...LOVE SAISON. Made up a pretty good I.P.A a few months ago, people were asking when and where they could get more. There was a roasted red ale that was pretty interesting, a lot of people...

I really have no clue. I found it outside on my front porch dead. That isn't even the best picture!