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Well.. I could, but that might get pricey. I have 16 bottles. So far, it's been pretty easy. I just don't know how many days I need to vent them. It's been 18 days since I pitched the yeast. E

Gotcha. Thanks for the advice. I started venting them last night and did it a couple of times today. I really hope my wife appreciates all this work I'm doing for her.. ;) E

Oh. It was a 5gl batch. Before I bottled, I asked the owner of the LHBS and he said that there were next to none fermentable sugars in it and that I don't need to adjust my priming sugar. DOH!! Well, I could have put it back in my fermenter...... BUT.... I brewed another batch...

Hey, I brewed an Apricot Weizen kit a couple of weeks back. I had it in the primary for exactly 14 days. I usually do 3 to 4 weeks, but I rushed because it's for the wife and I really wanted to get in a stout or something as soon as possible. I'll try to get to the things I think play...

Sounds like it just might turn out ok. If it was anything like my tape measure, no beer would have been able to survive. My tape tape measure has gear on it, WD40, metal shavings, dry wall, engine oil, wood dust, and I think gas too. :) E

Well, I tried brewing 2 nights ago and I had to stop. I ended up just steeping the speciality grains. I put the lid on it, then put sanitized plastic wrap around the top. Yesterday I finished the rest. We'll see how it turns out. I'll definitely be looking into a march pump. I was...

Thanks Guys. Yeah, it sucks. It sounds like DrinksWell is kind of in the same ball park as me. i haven't thought about doing all grain yet. It feels like I'm still learning and that I have a lot more to learn before I go to all grain. I do have a pond pump that I use for my IC. I...

Hey, I figured I'd ask for help since there's a lot of good info and suggestions on this forum. Here's the scoop. I started having back problems about a month ago and finally saw a specialist 2 weeks ago. As it turns out, I have Degenerative Joint Disease and Spinal Stenosis. The...

I was going to say that when I saw that picture. That weld looks a little cold. Are you sure that you got good penetration?? I'm trying to insult your welding skills. I just want to make sure that it's safe. E

Definetely move them away from any heat. Put them in a rubber container just in case any more explode. E

I had this happen to me while chilling my last batch. I was chatting with my wife when she looked down and casully said, "umm, is that supposed to be doing that?" I looked down and my chiller was squiting water into the wort. DOH. I was worried a bit, but the beer came out just fine. and...

I'm jealous... E

YAY!!!! :ban: Thanks for the replies. I'll pop one in the fridge for one of my future brews.. I know it's not a big thing to get excited over, but this made my day.. :mug: E Oh, and by the way, I thought about calling my LHBS, but they are closed now.. and it'll be hard for me to...

Hey, I just opened up a Porter kit that I got from my LHBS and it had two packets of Safale S-04 11g. I'm assuming that it was a mistake and that one packet of 11g is enough. Thanks, E

So, how long do you re-hydrate for?? 20 to 30 minutes? Thanks, E

hummm... I've been using 2 liter Mr. Beer bottles for about 7 batches now and never had any leak nor have I had a problem with cleaning them or infection. E

That's such a rookie mistake. Time won't even heal that batch. My address is...... :D Btw - this made me chuckle.. E

How long has it been in the bottle? How's the carbonation? E

Don't believe any of them. You beer is BAD!!!!! Bottle it ASAP and send them to me for the proper disposal.. :cross: :D E

LOL. I shouldn't have any bugs get in because I'll be brewing inside. If I do, then I have bigger problems on my hands. ;) Thanks for the confirmation. I didn't think there would be an issue. I just wanted to double check. Thanks E