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Lite American Lager, OG 1.043, FG 1.007, 12 IBU's

OK, thats reassuring. So how long do you think I should lager for? Should I increase lagering time because of this?

I made my first lager a few weeks ago and have been out of town for most of the time since brewing. It stayed in the primary in the refrigerator at around 45-50 degrees for about 5 weeks. A week ago I took the primary out of the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for a day or so, then...

Glad to hear, I didn't rehydrate like I usually do, but I did let the yeast sit on top of the wort before shaking the carboy up.

I was making my first lager the other night, and the brew ran a little late. I was fighting to stay awake towards the end of the 90 minute brew and forgot to prepare a yeast starter. I know I should have cooled the wort to around 50 and then pitched with a starter in the morning, but I was tired...

10485.5 + 5 = 10490.5

I did find a hose spigot, but its got some kind of locked cover on it. Its made of plastic though, it'd be a shame if some "kids" broke the cover off some night.:D

I guess I shouldn't post while I'm at work. I was having a $hitty day. I know they were trying to give suggestions, I just get annoyed when the suggestions that are given are the ones that I specifically mentioned would not be an option.

OK, actually springer, the hose might work. I think maybe I only have to get 3 of them. A little bit of cost, but would really save me the hassle. Here's my floorplan.

Thanks springer, I like the recirculation idea. I wish I could hose it from the kitchen, its just a lot of hose if I really don't need it.

I don't want to get into a whole discussion about the layout of my apartment, but seriously, water from the sink, or the washing machine, or the dishwasher, or the shower, or the toilet will not work. I appreciate the posts pointing out to me other sources of water within my apartment, but, as...

Sure, I'll just have to buy 6 or 7 of them.

That's true, usually when I think of pumps related to brewing I think expensive. But I bet I could get one pretty cheap.

Water tank is in laundry room, upstairs. Oh, and not sure what policy is on grills in garage, but I do it all the time so shouldn't be a problem.

Do you think I would get enough flow just siphoning? I'm just guessing I get the water moving at 5 ft/second. With a 3/8" immersion chiller, thats about 1.72 gallons/minute. So with a 7 gallon tank, that gives me 4 minutes, plenty of time to send jack and jill up the hill to fetch an ale pail of...

I bought a 1/2 bbl keg, I'm all ready to convert it to a keggle, I've got my eye on a propane burner at cabella's. And so I'm ready to give my electric stovetop a rest and move the brewery to the garage. The only problem..... no water supply. I live in an apartment where the living area is...

Anytime you can get a bunch of drunks together who share at least one thing in common is a good time. Ever been to a tailgate?

I guess I've got a pretty busy weekend: 1. Go topless. 2. Install my ball valve. 3. Polish my kettle Then, if I get around to it, start working on the keg I just bought!

All very good advice! Thanks!

I work for a heavy/civil construction company and don't have any power tools, good time to stock my tool chest! Whats the best tool to cut the top off? I've read the tutorials but I've read a couple different things. I'm thinking angle grinder with a metal cutting disk.