Recent content by xhuskr

yes...I have two kegs of it, so I'm going to double check the other keg tomorrow (time permitting) and go from there. I have the yeast and ready to get a starter going. Thanks for the reply.

going with #1 on the list...making a bigger starter to pitch later in the week. Still open to other suggestions while the yeast grows.

Being newer to AG and now lager, i'm having some concerns about my recent batch and fermenting. It's been about 30 days of fermenting in kegs in the fridge turned up to highest temp setting. I have no thermometer in the fridge anymore but didn't have a prob when I brewed a lager last year...

Ok...I'm back with an issue for this brew...I had about 1-2L starter, but feel it never took off. I had extra head room in the fermenter, but finally took a reading today and it's not fermenting. I"ve lost my fridge thermometer, but had it set at warmest to start fermenting. I did bubble, but...

Thanks for the input..I moved some of the hops around and changed some grains..thoughts now? Batch Size (fermenter): 8.50 gal Brewer: End of Boil Volume 8.84 gal Brewhouse Efficiency: 80.00 % Final Bottling Volume: 8.00 gal Est Mash Efficiency 80.0 % Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage Taste...

Any input? 8 gallon batch 14 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 2 75.7 % 2 lbs Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 3 10.8 % 1 lbs Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 4 5.4 % 1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 5 5.4 % 8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 6 2.7 %...

I finally have the chance to try to brew and IPL (8 gallons). I'm finishing up the recipe, but want the best hop aroma. I've talked with/read info on dry hopping this lager. From primary, secondary, weeks before serving. Any input on hop aroma for this type of lager would be appreciated...

what does the kid use? which grains, DME/LME, hops....??? Thirsty minds want to know:mug: I hope you're happy with it...I'm waiting on an ESB right now..but want a session IPA