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Yes I missed those up! I meant diacetyl from fermenting straight through with minimal or no diacetyl rest or aging. :)

I'll fully admit to being poorly equipped, lazy, cheap, impatient, and... cheap! :D :D Like the difference between still a bit hazy and crystal clear in a lager with no clarifying agents is often a matter of a couple months of aging right? (Or other methods like cold crashing Im not set up to...

You have a very reasonable idea. So many people emphasize oxygen exposure, which you are paying attention to. And you are asking a very good question about what that looks like with your setup. I don't have all the answers, but I've got an idea to share. First, I highly recommend trying a...

Just a tip. I had bad efficiency (50's %) with a different setup. Besides things like a finer crush, I found my thermometer was actually about 10 or more degrees off. It could be adjusted by turning a nut. I forget which direction I was off. It happens.

One thing I've learned is that anything can be good, even if it's not good. Half of life is what we decide to think about things. Beer and food are full of examples that defy better judgment. Therefore I feel no shame :) Once thing that struck me previously is how un-natural or refined...

You are exactly right, I think I did mean pilsner. That is about where my mind is at with my question.

Thanks for those tips, I will check those out!

This past year I tried a few lagers and liked them quite a bit. I was afraid lager required a special setup, but it's been OK in a lazy, ambient temperature situation like mine (50-65 F). I thought the yeast was a delicate little flower but it is tougher than it's reputation implies! I...

This is why I keep a stash of plastic bottles. If im ever unsure, such as today as I rush to bottle so I can share some with family next week, I use those. They are ugly but can take a load of pressure.

I'm getting a great image. Two handfuls of doritos...pop a beer that shoots a geyser all over yourself and the lawn. Slam the 1/4 beer that remains. Repeat.

Thanks for posting an enjoyable recipe!

Use towels and gloves to handle the bottles, perhaps boxes to move them...basically layers between you and the glass if you can. Move gently, chill ASAP and crack em open to relieve the pressure. For my money, I would bet the most dangerous time is moving them into the cooler, since they are...

I too would love to know how it went. Somebody please think of the lurkers! :D

I did a couple porters and a brown ale at 50-54 this winter. Seasonally my cellar is that temp each year. I used Safale 04 English Ale, with no problems as far as the yeast's ability to ferment that low. I found the low temps softened the aroma profile personally, which I liked. I have to...

I tried to make spruce tea once and it was pretty unpleasant. I was aiming at spruce beer but bailed after tasting the tea. Looking back, I probably didn't use the right type of spruce tips, or harvest at the right time of year. So my only advice would be to make sure you get the right stuff...

You are the man for sticking with it! One thing I've noticed as a frequent observer of this community... Everybody has their own opinion and lots of people would probably like you to view things their way. Sometimes people even argue (gently). But by god if you mention frustration or poor...

Definitely keep with it! :) One more perspective. I started brewing because I really wanted to make my favorite beer. After several years, I've never been able to make that, or really anything like a commercial brew. I just digitized my notebook and I saw I'm 50+ brews into the hobby. Still...

My only drawback for 1 liter plastic bottles is that I tend to get yeast in my bottles (lazy) so if I can't pour everything in one go it will end up murky. Therefore, the 16oz bottles holding flavored water are my faves. They come in 6packs for 3.50. Its also fascinating to watch beer change...

I am very lazy, even cleaning sharpie off of flip top bottles is too much effort for me after a few batches. When i do label, I use a peice of masking tape on the cap these days. :)

5 gal = 40 of those bottles. 160 bucks plus shipping.