Thanks for all the advice. I planned on using flaked rye instead of malted because I heard it was easier. If my LHBS has malted, is that better for flavor? (i am a little worried about the crush since im sure they will just crush all the grains the same).
Anyone making their own tap handles? if so, what size hole do you drill into the bottom to screw it onto the faucet? Any secrets on getting a tight fit?
I hit up the Weeping Radish and OBX Brewery. Weeping Radish was very good. OBX Brewery wasnt bad, but nothing special.
Brew threw does still exist, and on every corner it seems. Picked up some Magic hat since I never get it in San Diego.
What about if you are using a good sized starter? Wouldn't the starter create enough yeast that you don't really need them to reproduce in your primary and they can just start fermenting?
I plan on making a very similar Hefe to this one on May 25th for a party on July 19th (7 weeks away). I plan on kegging it after about 12-14 days in the primary.
Any thoughts on whether I should let it condition at cellar temps (65) vs cold conditioning (40)? I like they way hefes are...
Ive noticed it too. Probably from openeing the door too much to check on things and getting condensation in my case.
I have mine set just past #3, and I think its about 40 degrees, but seems to vary alot from the bottom and the middle of the fridge.
If you were to add water at any point, can you figure out what the SG would be using this formula?
4.5 gals of wort at 1.064
adding .5 gal of water at 1.000
((4.5x1.064) + (.5 x 1.000))/5 = 1.057