Recent content by witbierd

++ to this as well. Books and web pages are educational, but nothing comes remotely close to the interaction and wisdom contained here. If we weren't drinking all the time, who knows what could be possible for the homebrewing hivemind?

I've managed pretty well with a 10g cooler of water for soaking. Once I've liberated the contents of the bottle into my gullet, I let the bottle soak for a few days to a week (get a good batch of about twelve or so) and peel away. The glue that's left should be easily scrubbed away with a...

I pass by my fermenter every morning before work and afternoon upon return from work. I'll say, "HI BEER!" because, well, why not? I'm friendly like that.

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You're across the country from me but we're in the exact same situation. My first batch was an irish red and it fermented boisterously over a few short days. Since it was my only experience with fermentation duration, it became my norm. My second batch was a wheat brewed up this past...

My favorite part is the "5ish % ABV" at the bottom. That defines apathetic. "So, how much alcohol is in this?" Shrugs. "Eh, I dunno. Some. Like, 5ish?"

I'm breaking my seal to officially request that Revvy's response get moved to the Equipment/Sanitation forum and STICKIED at the top of the list. That is a spectacular response and deserves to be one of the first things every newly addicted homebrewer should read. Thank you, Revvy, for the...