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Thank you kind sir!!!

Since 2.5 mL of oil did not have an "affect", I would suspect that the amount of oil that is drawn into our tube to float the hydrometer in is negligible and will not "affect" the hydrometer reading.

Alright, so I just did the quick experiment. I added 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of vegatable oil to my hydrometer in water and I got a way off reading. I then added 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) and I got a reading accurate with water. I did not want to find the threshold because I was sick of washing oil out...

I realized I used the wrong "affect". I could not edit this after I submitted the post. I am not dumb I swear, just dumbfounded.

I know Wikipedia is not the most credible source to gather information, but since one of my professors in pharmacy school actually uses it to source some of his info in his lectures, I will give it a go: "A hydrometer or areometer is an instrument that measures the specific gravity (relative...

I recently read that Sierra Nevada begins dry hopping when a batch is within 1 degree plato of target FG. This allows any oxygen that is within the hops to be pushed out by the co2 from the active yeast. My question is, would the addition of hop oils from dry hopping give you an inaccurate...

My thoughts on this, is that hops contain oil. This oil is what we are extracting from the hops when dry hopping. Oil stays in a droplet form within water, as the two don't mix. Would the additional oil extracted from your hops cause your hydrometer to give you an incorrect FG? I have recently...

I just tried for the first time, recirculating my water while cooling my wort. This saved a ton of water and got my wort down to 80 in about 25 minutes. I feel like if I used less water with the same amount of ice It would have chilled lower and faster. Check out my video I...

Hello all, I just made a video demonstrating how to vacuum seal a mason jar to store hops. This was my first time trying it and I am pretty happy it works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-eoDNWgoT8

Hey guys, I just harvested yeast right from my starter for the first time and it worked out well! Check out the video I made: https://youtu.be/_KsqEKrTsA0

Hey guys, Check out my channel that I have recently started on youtube. I will be updating videos every week on brewing techniques, product reviews, and beer tastings. I hope you enjoy it :) :mug: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Hx_Qf6Tz6PvdZFdnVt-yQ

I have a 2 liter flask making 2 liter starters, so yes there is limited head space. I think I am going to get some of that FermCap S and see if it makes a difference. Just one drop in the flask? Thanks for the recommendation!

Hello all, I made a yeast starter last night and I woke up this morning to yeast on my stir plate, going down the outside of the flask. Im glad my yeast are very happy but am I losing my cell count due to this krausen coming out the top of my flask? Any methods to keep this krausen...

A food saver hand held vacuum and the mason jar attachment. Im going to use it to store my hops in the freezer.

I am listening to the soundscapes channel (no lyrics, just sounds) studying for Pharmacotherapeutics 3 wishing I had free time to make beer.

Maybe I should go into advertising If I am that good at making things look like I work for the company.

I'm a pharmacy student in Bradenton, FL. I can only wish I worked for Stone. Know any positions available that pay well? haha

not an ad. I'm just satisfied by the taste of this new beer I tried today. To like and support something doesn't mean you work for it and get some kind of commission. Just spreading the passion of my taste buds.

For you hop lovers out there: I recommend you try Stone Brewing's new Tangerine Express IPA! Comes in at over 70 IBU's, its packed with a nice "dank" aroma, and it has a smooth fruit finish from the tangerine and pineapple they put in it. It was released on January 30th. Got one at Publix today...

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has had success with storing their hops in freezer ziploc bags? These are different from regular zipblocs, as they are made to store meat in the freezer. They avoid freezer burn and are microwave safe, saying it is "thicker plastic" on the box. I think...