Recent content by weissbiergirl

Tonight I'm brewing a Pumpkin Ale. Instead of an actual pumpkin however, I have cans of pureed pumpkin. Is there anything that needs to be done before I just add it to the brewpot? Most recipes I'm coming across include using actual pumpkins to roast before you puree. I also have vanilla and...

I got it off!! With just the vice-grips, didn't need the hammer, THANKS!!! I appreciate your help!

Do you mean hit with a hammer the part that you're supposed to be able to pull up to unlock/disconnect from the post (but won't pull up cause it's on the wrong post)? The bottom of it is the outlet post it's stuck onto and I don't think you mean to hit THAT with a hammer. I don't know if...

I went to my local beer & wine making store to get the gaskets replaced on my corny keg (ball lock) but unfortunately the gray quick disconnect was locked onto the "out" post by mistake (which was placed in the "in" location of the keg by mistake). Another proof that the in/out posts are...

Great, thanks a lot for your replies! :)

I just racked to my secondary fermenter which seems to be a 6 gal carboy. Will the extra gallon head space cause a big problem? With the 5 gal carboy, it never fills all that close to the neck anyway, but still I was curious as to whether this is now too much head space?

Thanks! :)

FANtastic idea! I think I shall do that!

Thanks Guys!! :mug:

Thanks very much for your suggestions and help, everyone. :) I checked the recipe, and it does expect a FG of 0.019. I must have been thinking of a FG reading for a pale ale or lighter brew; I'm learning a lot from this forum already! Also, from what I'm gathering, my brew is good to go for...

Using my new homebrew equipment (I'd been brewing with Mr. Beer over the years but now I'm set for bigger brewing), I just brewed my first beer last Saturday; a double chocolate oatmeal stout. :) It's in my primary fermenter (bucket) now, the room temp is averaging 65-70 degrees. 12 hrs...

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! :) I brewed at a friend's new store in Ludlow, DIY Brewing. Yes, I do also shop at the HBS on King Street. :) Thanks for letting me know about Yankee Ingenuity, sounds like a fun group, definitely down my alley! :mug:

Hi Everyone! I'm happy to have found such an informative and helpful website for homebrewing, and am glad to be a member. For the past few years I've been brewing with Mr. Beer, which has been great in getting me started with brewing, and experimenting with different recipes, as well as...