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Hey Caplan (and others :) ), Today I transferred from primary to secondary (after 7 days). To be honest, I didn't use a hydrometer, because frankly i think they are lousy (the cheap ones anyway) and also, i had good bubbling action. anyway, i took a little sample and i think it tastes...

thx for the reply. well, to me, if you have 5 stages of "waiting" vs. 2 stages of waiting, it's more complex. now, cooking beer is more demanding, but it's kinda fun, making a big mess and all.

you definitely need to get it out of the garage unless it's in some sort of super insulated box or something so that temp is kept constant. the temp of a garage fluctuates waay too much. also, check out Whitelabs webpage. i know that at least in the shop, i saw a poster that had all of the...

Court Ruling Could Cut Prices For Beer, Wine By JOSEPH T. HALLINAN May 11, 2006; Page B1 America's beer and wine tab may be about to shrink. In a little-noticed ruling last month, a federal court in Seattle struck down key parts of the state's beer and wine distribution laws that the...

I started my first wine kit last week. So far, all seems well. Nice bubbling action. I was wondering though, what should it smell like? I wouldn't exactly say it smells foul, but it's not exactly pleasant. It has a smell similar to when beer is fermenting, but of course different--- maybe...

thanks walker. will post the outcome in the days to come.

well, whether or not the mysterious powder was a bad idea, too late now!! i just finished making the batch. boy, sure was a lot easier than beer! however, a little more nerveracking due to the much higher cost. the mysterious powder was bought at the LHBS. it says "sanitizer and...

awesome! thanks. that was kinda what i was thinking (worried b/c my kit was $102 plus tax). i'll use my "powder sanitizer" that i've been using for beer making. _______________ dude, are you having a bad day? what's the saying? relax, have a homebrew!

ok, sorry this is a double post.. anyway, i'm about to make my 1st batch of wine, and i read in the instructions that i MUST use metabisulphite for steriliztion needs. can i use the same sanitizing powder i use when i make beer? thx, mark

Bordeaux Winemakers Reveal What's in the Bottle To Court Casual Drinkers, Labels List Grape Varieties; Merlot 55%, Cabernet 45% By VANESSA O'CONNELL April 20, 2006; Page D1 Wine lovers may notice something unusual on the labels of new releases from Saint-Emilion, Médoc and other Bordeaux...

ok guys, thanks! just one more question---- whatever amount of LME i use, do i have to replace it to make up for it since i'm taking it from the container that was to be used for my actual recipe? in other words, if i take 1 cup out to make the starter, is it okay if i use the remainer...

bump sorry to bug you guys--- i'm hoping to get the starter going tonight so i can cook on sat afternoon. is it okay to use LME instead of dry ME? thx a bunch:rockin:

what if all i have is LME? (liquid)? thanks it's like 35 miles to the LHBS.... even with a TDI it adds up...

thanks for the thread link! i was wondering, can i use the malt extract that came with my Bass kit? how much should i add? about a cup or so? i'm thinking that specific amounts of water/sugar aren't really all that critical??

i'm pretty sure everything was milled- i bought it as an "extract kit." not a mini-mash, nor a mash. i didn't have any problems b/c i used a nylon bag to hold all the grains while they were steeping. hope this helps.

maybe a dumb question, but how do i make the starter? thx guyz

here's a recipe i posted recently. it's not a "coffee" stout, but it definitely has coffeeish taste. -GRAINS- 1/4 lb roasted barley 3/4 lb crystal 60L 3/4 lb chocolate (not the real thing) 1/4 lb flaked barley -LME- 6 1/2 lb Amber Extract 1/2 lb maltodextrin (for the extra kick)...

I bought some refigerated WL yeast yesterday (for making a Bass in case you were wondering...). Anyway, it was several hours from the time i left the shop and the time i put it in the fridge, and some of that time it was prolly at around 90F or so. Do you think it is ruined?

damn. leaving the carboys in the boxes is brilliant!!!

Alright guys, sorry I took so long in posting this--- I had a really hectic week. Wife & wisdom teeth, 1 y/o son, tons of school work, etc. SORRY!! Ok, so here goes! -GRAINS- 1/4 lb roasted barley 3/4 lb crystal 60L 3/4 lb chocolate (not the real thing) 1/4 lb flaked barley...