Search results

http://picasaweb.google.com/1aaronsmith/Infection?authkey=Gv1sRgCIau34aEvLm0owE&feat=directlink Could be, I don't recall seeing anything like this before in my 6 yrs of brewing but there's always a first for everything. lemme know what you think.

So i'm pretty sure I just got my first infected batch. Opened my primary and I saw this greenish kinda bubbly scum floating on top. I stuck my head in and took a whiff and wow, my nostrils burned something fierce. Definitely a strong vinegar or even an alcohol-y smell. Its a session APA that...

I've used stuff by Powerclean that was a buck a pop, and as long as I didn't let it soak it was fine. Otherwise I would get a terrible film. So since I bought about $10 worth I just wash my stuff reall well with a washcloth or sponge right away instead of doing any soak.

I am a longtime owner of the KAB4 model from Northern Brewer and while I love the burner itself, I hate the touchiness of the valve. I can never seem to find that nice happy medium during my boil. It seems that I have to fight it to get anything other than zero surface agitation or a big rolling...

So far, 5 gal German Pils 5 gal DFH 60 min clone 5 gal APA 15 + 12,048 = 12,063

I am a long time lurker and recipe thief, and finally decided to post something. I frequented another forum for the past 6 yrs that I've been brewing but lately its gotten a little old. So I'm trying someplace new. I'm a 32 yr old AG brewer and have been for about 6 yrs now. I brew 5 gal...

That right there is a very good idea. Unfortunately it doesn't quite work with my own personal and lager fridge schedule. I will just have to plan better next time around....

Thanks for the replies. I actually kegged it, and am going to bottle right from the keg. I don't have a counter pressure filler but use one of the DIY methods using the small #2 stopper and a picnic tap. So it will stay cold the entire time, except in shipping. I did push it right up to...

So I brewed a pilsner that I want to submit to my state fair competition. I have to have it in by July 23rd and it will be tasted on Aug 1. I brewed it on Feb 28. It fermented for a month, then lagered for another month. I just carbed and tasted it last week. From time of initial brewing to the...