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Like others, I think you'll be fine. From the description, it doesn't sound like a lot of water / run off and I think, with all things considered (assuming you are doing a +five gallon batch), it would be diluted enough not to be a risk. I'm not a chemist, nor do I pretend to be one, but I...

I've never had anything like that happen, but now you got me worried. Typically, where I store my bucket/carboy, if this were to happen, I'd have a huge mess. Well, maybe worried is a little much, but I'll be giving it second thoughts in my next batch!

What kind of container are your bottles in? I haven't seen that in the U.S. but looks really handy.

I'm with libeerty. It takes about two weeks to get the carbonic acid thing going, which I think makes a beer taste more "finished" imho. If you are going to carb now, I'd just make sure I had some way to release pressure. Are you naturally carbing or force carbing?

I agree. But I still use Irish moss and wait the time out to get as clear as possible. I got friends who have used my recipes and I typically come out clearer. I think racking to 2ndary and waiting a week or so is good enough!

I'll throw mine in here as well. I'm happy to add others to my blogroll, too! I've been doing home brewing and craft beers. Atlanta has seen a massive explosion in craft beer and we have several places that now sell growlers. It's pretty cool! I thought this, (and Sunday sales) would never...

I dunno. I typically have done seven to nine days in the primary and at least that long in the secondary for clarity. I guess if you do want to wait two weeks, that's pretty foolproof and can offer consistent results, but don't think it should be a hard and fast rule.

I think you'll be okay provided you keep good sanitation practices going forward. It gets easier as you get more experienced, I promise!

Okay, no longer a sticky, but here it is. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/cure-your-short-hose-troubles-100151/

I'm using about three feet of tube and two of the "swizzle sticks" mentioned in the sticky post at the top of this sub-forum. My CO2 regulator is set to 12PSI and after two weeks, it was a perfect pour. I think that's the sweet spot for me.

I think it's thermoelectric since it's so quiet. I did just did a dry fit and it will just barely hold my corny keg and two mini-kegs, but you are right; I'm not sure if it will get cold enough. I don't think I could use it as a fermentation chamber, since the bottom is shaped for a...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I know I can set the temp lower, but not sure how low. Plan B is to use the smaller fridge we have in the garage, but it isn't as nice looking as the wine cooler, (it's got a glass door with a purple tinted light). My Co2 tank is 10lbs so it's huge!

I have a Haier wine cooler that we really don't use anymore, so I was thinking that it might make a good kegerator for my corny and mini-kegs. But there is no way I could fit my CO2 tank in there so it will have to live outside. I looked at as many pics as I could and I was curious what you...

I love using mini-kegs. I have a Philtap system. Together, it's great for a couple of reasons in my case. I don't have a lot of room for more than one corny keg, but I can fit three or four mini-kegs in the garage beer fridge. You can force carbonate with the Philtap. It works great...

Unfortunately, at work, we live in a Microsoft world with Exchange 2007. I have been using Entourage but was looking forward to using Mail.app and iCal again. So far, the Exchange integration has been very good and life is good. But, that's what I was waiting for anyways. It does seem faster...

That's an awesome idea and rig. If one was to use the "quick coupler," does CO2 come out if the valve is disconnected? Does this eliminate the need for the check valve? Thanks!

I've just used a light hot-water bleach concentration in the kitchen sink. I let them soak for about an hour and the labels just slide off intact, and no noticeable damage. This typically doesn't work for any foil, but it's what I do when de-label a freshly drunk six or twelve pack. I'm not...

Bump! I want to make a "different" weiss and Tucher seems to be it.

I will hang out. When I was brewing in the early 90's, the Internet was still fairly new. I can't comment enough on the help and information I've found on Homebrewing. It's great! Thanks for the warm welcome!

I hope I don't violate any rules, but I searched high and low, and this forum was of immense help. I recently got several mini-kegs and was curious about force carbonating 'em. With my initial purchase, I got a Philtap system and after weeks of Googling, I came to the conclusion that not...