Recent content by UNOmar

I'm considering a similar setup for my rig. My garage already has a 15A 120v circuit run so I've been contemplating using water from the water heater (approx. 125F) and then heating that with a 1440 watt element. I figure that should be enough to raise temps in a reasonable amount of time and...

Got my 1# today. Thanks for the speedy delivery!

That reminds me, is it OK to make a yeast starter with dead yeast in an aluminum flask? If so, how can I be sure my yeast is dead? Sorry, it had to be done...

Whoops, that'll teach me to not use the search before I post. Like I said, it's been a while...

Hey, It's been a while since I've posted, but I came across this on Digg today and it kind of surprised me. Some guy built what he calls "The Device" which supposedly "makes beer with the touch of a few buttons and knobs." Personally, I enjoy the process of making beer, but I clicked the link...

Hrrm...good to know. I usually chill with the lid off so I can stir the wort to chill it faster, but will occasionally cover it to keep random leaves and such from falling in (I brew outside). Thanks for all the info!

It was my first attempt at milling my own grain with my new phil mill. It's hard to say how long the grain sat at my LHBS but it was only at my house for 1 day before brew day and I crushed it the night before (immediately placing it back into zip-top bags). I always boil with the lid off and...

Hey all, I just tapped my third AG brew this past weekend, but noticed some off flavors. I was shooting for a Munich Helles similar to Spaten Premium, but ended up with a slightly lighter colored beer that has an aftertaste that reminds me of corn chips. Like stale fritos or something. It's...

Great! Thanks for the help jeffg.

Hey All, My porter tap finally dried up so I plan on brewing again this weekend. (My Hefe is still on tap so I won't be going dry just yet). I want to try a lager this time now that I have the means. I'm planning an AG Spaten Munich clone (from Clonebrews). Since I've never lagered before...

Ok, so seemingly it's not my fault. Well, just to be on the safe side I experimented last night...a lot. It was for the sake of science. Nothing more [hiccup] nothing less. :drunk:

Am I retarded or are there certain beers you can't pour a black & tan with? I currently have an all-grain version of Walker's Holy Grail Porter on tap (which is delicious), but when I try to use my Lagerhead Brutul to pour a proper black & tan it slowly drops into the lighter beer. I've tried...

Glad to hear all went well. I'm still using my immersion chiller which this time of year works quite well. 212 down to 80 in 10 mins. I don't have a spigot on my brew pot yet so I'll be using it for a little while longer...

Well I'll have to try that next time. How did your first AG brew session go?

Well, the brew session has completed. I think next time I brew I will take boo boo's advice and bring the mash tun inside. It's just a pain to transport everything...especially with 5 gallons of liquid inside. I only missed my OG by 2 points so I think I'm allright. Thanks for the responses.