Recent content by xamers

I think most of us get into the hobby to produce beers we can't buy. Considering even the cheapest equipment necessary (been there, done that), it would be cheaper to go out and buy some Natty Light or something.

He's looking only for ales.

Nice work. I built a 9' jon boat several years ago using the stitch n glue technique. Remember to get some UV protection on that baby! The epoxy will degrade in the sun over time.

OH YEAH, FLASHIN' THE SHOCKER!

As a parent of 2 small children I say.............GOOD WORK SW. It's a privilege to fly airlines not a right. Sure you pay to do it, but once you endanger others, you should be removed and tickets refunded. I think SW did what should have been done and nothing more/nothing less. I...

$50 is a bit steep. I recently got 3 of them: $20/$15/free. Tough to argue at $50 really.

How exactly do "organic" grains/extracts/hops differ from normal?

Just buy some Florida spring water. That should be Pilsen-like soft, unless they treat it with minerals for taste.

What water are you using?

IMO, I'd go for any "Oktoberfestbier" or "Oktoberfest/Marzen". Either designation will mean you're getting the full 6-month-aged classic.

Smack at room temp, IMO.

A wrench is all that's needed.

Starsan for me. Simply because I have some sitting around in a small bucket everytime I brew.

About the same here. Every 5 batches or so I'll disassemble. Otherwise I use some PBW for a couple hours and rinse. I have StarSan in one keg at all times. When the keg filled with starsan is used, I pour the starsan into the newly rinsed keg. I simply don't worry about Starsan sitting in a...

I'd vote to make a son-of-a-ferm chiller and go AG. That will allow you to ferment ales at correct temps. The two together (if you go with a cooler and turkey fryer) should cost under $100 if you find what you needs at Lowes.