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Welcome to the madness (I mean hobby) :) from the other coast. Cheers

Nice price got me wondering so here is my LHBS pricing 8# 12 oz maris otter - 1.95/lb - 17.06 1# 12 oz flaked oats - 2.75/lb - 4.82 1# C60 - 2.35/lb - 2.35 1# Carapils- 2.40/lb 2.40 1# Chocolate malt - 2.35/lb 2.35 6 oz. Roasted barley -...

Welcome to the world of Home Brewing. :) I found a 21 quart canning pot to use on my 3 and 5 gallon partial mash brews.

I would let it sit in primary for at least 2 week minimum after that check gravity on a regular basis until gravity stays the same. Not sure what type of secondary you have but I am thinking you might be able to use as a primary for the next brew. Cheers

Here is another example of my I love this site. Had never thought of using Cardamom in brewing my beers. Canuck137 here is an article I found on using Cardamom in brewing. Hope this helps http://www.brewingspices.com/Brewing_with_cardamom.htm :) Will be adding to my next Belgian Wit. Cheers:mug:

Did some research on yeast strain for Belgian Ales. I have included a link to an article about high temperature yeast. Hope this is helpful in getting your brews to where you want them to end up. http://beerandwinejournal.com/high-temp-yeast/ I will have to add a Belgian Ale to my list of beers...

I like using names that have a family meaning first son name after my grandfather and the now ex's grandfather N.A.R. second son name after great grandfather and myself S.A.R. funny how initials worked out. :D Cheers

You can always use a yeast calculator to check how much you will need. Here is a link to one from Brewer's Friend http://www.brewersfriend.com/yeast-pitch-rate-and-starter-calculator/ Hope this helps now or in the future. :mug: Cheers

I think that fixed would be MacGyver approved. :D

When you add ice to your batch do you boil it then freeze. I have tried that and it work pretty well for helping in dropping the temperature down in a faster way. I boil the water a day or two earlier and put in a covered and sanitize water pitcher in freezer. On brew day I take the pitcher out...

I have to agree with Unionrdr shopping / upgrades I mean critical replacement parts are needed. :) So while picking up those critical parts might as well get ingredients for the next batch. Hmmm I am going to save that for one of my trips.....:D Cheers

Speidel has Banana Bread Ale, 2 gallon on floor has Coconut Vanilla Porter, and the other 2 gallon is Deception Stout.:mug:

I read that the coconut oil will affect head retention in beers. You scrape out the inside to get more flavoring. You put both scrapings and beans in Vodka. :) Batch size was one gallon test. Used one bean in a bout 2 ounces soaked while porter was fermenting. there are several articles and...

Just did a Coconut Vanilla Porter toasted coconut flakes in a pan some people use oven or toaster oven. also after toasting put in paper bag to absorb the oil. With the vanilla I split then scraped out vanilla bean, cut into pieces then put all in Vodka let soak for a while. Not sure on the Jasmin.

I think that the type of people they will be running into will require the group to take the Rick Grimes mindset. (You are messing with the wrong people) The zombies in the back of the truck had a W etch in their foreheads.

Brought a 20 L one back in December and will be buying the 30 L next. Easy cleaning, well built and the over sized air lock is easy to check for CO2 activity. They are built to last..... :mug:

You should be fine with the temp range for most beers. I also use the temp strips on my buckets and compare both. That way I can either warm up or cool down my buckets depending on what type of beer I have in them. Cheers

Got a Promo Lab thermometer with my kit but switch to using a large dial clip on thermometer for brewing. Now use the Promo Lab in the room closet that I put my fermenters in to check the temp but I leave it in there all the time now so I know what the temp is when ever I check. Is the temp...

Congrats on the first brew. Now comes the hard part waiting for the finish but as everyone will tell you patience is your best friend in brewing. Use the time waiting to check up and plan on your next few batches, because there will be more brews to do. Speaking from personal experience. :)

Brewing a small batch of Deception Stout today and bottling 5 gallons of Banana Bread Ale. SWMBO finished off honey wheat and started in on Blue Moon Clone. Hopefully the Coconut vanilla will be ready when BM is finished.:) Cheers