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Thanks guys!

Good point, but like a dummy I threw out the package before reading that (I always get ahead of myself). Yeah I think I have it too cold. I came across an old fridge, thought it would be a good wort chiller, so I dialed it down a bit. I just haven't seen any activity in my wort (airlock), this...

I guess I'm asking how cold is too cold? I used Safale US-05 ale yeast (dry)

What is the minimum temperature that fermentation can take place at? Does it make any difference to be closer or further away from this temperature?

I guess I'm thinking of it along the lines of if you pull out a bottle of ketsup, open it, and put it in the fridge, then I wouldn't want to leave it out all the next day at room temp and try eating it afterwards... Just a thought I had, thanks for the advice though guys.

If I ferment my wort in at cool temp, then bottle and leave the bottles at room temp will this affect the beer at all? Should I put all the bottles in the fridge too?

Two things come to mind here... I understand why all grain is appealing and all (I like using AG and extract depending on my mood, type of beer, time budget, etc.), however I hate how the elitists out there think you are not a "real brewer" unless you go AG. Some folks don't have the time or...

Also doing a blonde, its a great style for the holiday...:tank:

I was wanting to swing by there and get it this weekend, I just didn't get a chance. I will let you know tho in the next few weeks.

He has recipes for a 1:2 and 1:3. I have had mustang wine before, and I agree it needs to be watered down a bit first. They are much different than say "store bought" grapes.

Yes it did, they are as follows: Dissolve sugar in water and add juice and yeast nutrient in primary fermentation vessel. Check Specific Gravity with hydrometer to ensure it is at least 1.090. If shy of this number, add additional sugar as required (see...

This recipe was suggested from a fellow site member. It looks to make 1 gallon. I I want to turn this into a 4-5 gallon recipe can, I just up all ingredients by 4? I'm not sure that it is formulated that way and I just want to make sure. I will appreciate any help. 1 quart Mustang Grape juice...

This is very useful information, thanks guys. I'm going to be working on a recipe over the next few weeks so keep your eyes pealed and I will post it up so you can let me know what you think. As far as field vs. sweet, we eat field corn whole kernel and on the cob just like sweet corn. The only...

Does anyone out there have a recipe using field corn or sweet corn? I'm asking because I come from a farming family, I haven't experimented much with all grain, and I would like to start and try using the grain that we grow. We grow both field and sweet corn, although there is a ton more field...

My oatmeal stout. And about to crack into my blonde...

Has anyone ever brewed the aussie golden or buxom blond ale kits before? I'm thinking about buying one, or both, from Defalco's in Houston. I just wanted to see what fellow brewers have to say about them. Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Wildlife biologist, and current graduate student. I'll be interested to see if there are any other's on here. Not the most common profession I suppose....

Anyone ever used wild grapes in a beer before? I'm thinking maybe a Belgian or a wheat beer of some sort?? They grow everywhere here in coastal Texas, I know there has got to be a way to incorporate them into brewing somehow....

I've drank a ton of it and always thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm more experienced with making beer, this will be my first attempt at wine making. On second thought, I may post a thread about adding wild grapes to a beer as well. You should come down one June and collect all the grapes you can!

Anyone have a good, simple, Irish stout (extract) recipe?