Recent content by whackfol

Used a Wyeast pilsner smack pack for a batch on Saturday (Now Monday evening). Never got the typical swelling, but pitched anyway. No SG change since I pitched. I'm still hoping it will take off, but since I have little access to yeast in the next day or so and definitely have no access to...

Thanks Badgerbrew and MightyNintendo! Badger Brew, when you say you keep in primary for 3 to 4 weeks are you including fermentation time or post fermentation? It has been almost 3 weeks since I started fermentation and at least five days since I hit my final gravity target and bubbling...

I am going to keg my beer for the first time. I have read what I can and can't seem to find a concensus on the following questions: 1) The beers completed fermentation about a week ago (a lager and an ale) and is still in the fermenter to condition and clear. Should I just go from here to...

Greg, Thanks for your reply. I feel better about my approach. I especially appreciate the yeast starter options. I plan on another lager in a week or so and will definitely use one of the options. One clarification I need to make is I fermented for eight days at 55F and then moved to a...

I brewed my first lager a couple of weeks ago. After I started the mash I realized I only had one package of yeast instead of the two I though. Rather than cooling to the 55 F I was planning and pitching with two packets or a starter, I chilled to 70 F and pitched hoping to get the yeast count...

I am planning to add either a two or three tap beer tower to my keggerator. I have only seen photographs of the three tap and wondered if anyone felt the taps are too cramped? I typically only have two batches of beer ready at a time so this is not a requirement. I just think that if I am...

I'm fairly new to all grain having only completed 10 batches using prepared kits and recipe's. In the beginning my volume and s.g. reading were all over the board when compared to the recipe guidelines. After the first two batches, I started using my refractometer to guide my brewing and...

I am fairly new to all grain brewing and on a recent batch of IPA I did not add whirlfloc or Irish moss. I am only a week into my secondary fermentation and the beer is very cloudy. I made another beer at the same time that is very clear. I assume it will more than likely clear on its own as...