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Right, after I posted I saw how old it was...... I have been brewing for 11 years. last year I scored an old fridge a ranco 2 stage controller a few erlenmeyer flasks and built two stir plates. the only way the beer tastes bad now is with what I have done in the mash or the recipe....even...

Probably a no no somewhere but I used galvanized over some big ass rubber washers. It was easier to work and the Mash is not in contact that long no negative affects noted in 1.5 years of active brewing

What do you mean by"it wasn't really cooked at all". How long are your boils? Are you doing full boils or partial and then adding water. What is yourprocess. Also how are you starting the fermentation. Are you using a starter at a low temp> 60 f or are you pitching hot?

What do you mean by"it wasn't really cooked at all". How long are your boils? Are you doing full boils or partial and then adding water. What is yourprocess. Also how are you starting the fermentation. Are you using a starter at a low temp> 60 f or are you pitching hot?

Couldn't hurt to add more. Your beer will improve leagues if you whip up some starters. Even if you make em and store em cold for a week u will have tons af yeast

What the hell does swmbo mean

Leave it in the primary. If you did not pitch the yeast below the fermentation temp you should put it in a warmer spot and do a dicetyl rest. If you remove it from the primary yeast you will most likely take the beer away from the yeast b4 it can consume the bad stuff leftover from the...

Don't get frustrated. It happens to the best of us. make sure you are using a good sanitizer like star San. Modify your practice and you will be busting out world class beers in no time.

I agree your gravity looks high like 10 points. If you jiggle the carboy the krausen will probably fall. I would double check your gravity if it is that high afternthree weeks you have a problem and need to repitch some yeast to try to get the gravity down. The beer will taste like hell if you...

Listen to the jamil/palmer thread above. They never secondary unless the beer has to age for an unusually long time. One good point is that messing with the beer and moving it to the secondary Removes it from it's protective co2 blanket and gives infection another chance to ruin the beer. I...

IF IT IS IN A BUCKET MAKE SURE THAT THE LID IS TIGHT SO YOU CAN SEE IT BUBBLING. WHEN THE FERMENTATION SLOWS PUT IT BACK IN THE 70-82D RANGE AND DO A DIACETYL REST...THIS WILL ENCOURAGE THE YEAST TO CONSUME THE BADNESS THAT THEY PRODUCED DURING INITIAL "HOT" FERMENTATION BEFORE THEY GO TO...

to outdoor 76...was the "other beer" you mention primaried at a lower temp and now it is at the higher temperature? if that is the case your beer will turn out better. fermentation needs to start low and gradually be raised to the desired ferm temp or range. after it is pretty much done you...

It's a great group. I have missed the past few meetings though..new babe at home.. Good luck going all grain. I am Shane btw

As soon as you read this you should purchase a conrtoller for that spare fridge you mentioned. The single stge controllers are like$50 if you have the means buy a two stage and a heater too. These things let you stay in 1d range. The happier those yeasties are the happier you will be with your...

1.048 og, 33 ibus oatmeal stout. Do you belong to abnormal brewers?

Dude, you will be friggin jacked when you have a designated space. I have a good corner of a heated garage and couldn't be happier than if I was greased up and sliding down a mountain of *******.. The best thing I ever saw and grabbed the first chance I could was a commercial 8 ft double sink...

As home brewers we can beat up the mash pretty good and it should not hurt a thing. The biggest point I found issue with air leaks is in transfer, especially at bottling time. The tubing and plastic cane always seemed to draw in the perfect stream of air. I clamp them on now and no issue

Idorophor is good to have on hand even if you are using stars an or other sanitizing agent. I have always just used that. You can do the test in a glass or cup as well. Swish it around until it turns clear. The starch will make it turn friggin ink black. Keep it handy in a dropper bottle...

Some yeasts smell like hell. Just watch it go and keep it closed.

When you go all grain you usually increase your equipment well beyond the necessary to go ag but it is the cost of expanding the hobby. You can do it with just a few coolers if you want, but you will usually go further than that which will expand your knowledge. I would not say that ag is...