Recent content by wsmith1625

If the water temp is correct for the calibration temp, then your hydrometer is under by .001.

That makes perfect sense! CO2 absorption never occurred to me. Thanks for that explanation.

I'm just curious if anyone out there can explain to me why I get suck back at a stable temperature when I cold crash. Let me explain. I ferment and cold crash in a converted wine fridge that is controlled by an Inkbird temperature controller. My fermenter is a converted Fermonster with ball...

Glad to hear that you had some keepers and that you're not giving up the gear. I'm sure you'll eventually find some time to break it out again and brew up a batch or more.

Are you still brewing or just enjoying the fruits of the past?

I was trying to reassure the OP that his mead was fermenting and that his suspicions on the stopper leaking were probably correct. I have no experience at all with mead protocol. I'm glad you jumped in with some good advice.

Let me say I've never made mead, but I've brewed a lot of beer and some wine. The krausen on top of the mead is caused by the release of CO2 as the yeast consumers the sugars and creates alcohol and CO2. You stopper is probably leaking which is why you're not seeing bubbles. Monitor the yeast...

Source brewery...Excellent! Jersey Freeze...Everyone needs to try it. Amazing! Rainbow Cookies Sunday IPA... I'll pass.

I can't recall specific threads, but I do remember the overall sentiment from many 3 vessel brewers was that BIAB made inferior beer. Those views led to some intense threads. I loved it when the big guns showed up from each side. They were fun and full of great information.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. 😄

I thought you were referencing his height and age before I took a 2nd look at the bottle. I was thinking that this thread was going in a very different direction. LOL!!!

Am I a man, or am I a Muppet...

My Fermonster has one tapered washer that goes on the outside. Does anyone know where to source replacement tapered washers? I can't find them anywhere.

Almost did this in Annecy. Couldn't get my daughter's on board. What a beautiful town.

Pretty much how all my brew sessions go. Good prep makes for great brew days!