Search results

Thanks - you're right about learning how ones own system works. I had my extract routine down after 5 batches, and it'll take a few all-grains to get the hang of it

I just brewed an oatmeal stout - my 1st all grain. I read in John Palmer's book that you should stop lautering when the wort coming out of the mash tun is 1.008. I did and started the boil at approx 6.11 gals. After the boil I ended up with far less than 5 gals and a OG of 1.070 - I was supposed...

Thanks! - some great ideas here. A Belgian Dubbel, samichlaus clone, speckled hen,... and a calendar to tell me what's apropo to brew every month. Now I'm ready

I brewed a holiday spiced ale last month, and an oatmeal stout to be brewed this weekend. I've done a batch a month since June. But I'm at a loss as to what to brew in December. A lot of "winter" ales I'm researching are a lot like my holiday ale. I need to do something different - somewhat...

I like pale ales, IPA's, and the harvest ale I just brewed. But I've had maybe 20 stouts recently, and I'm getting attached to them. Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin is awesome. Nothing is better than a steak dinner with a few stouts.

Thanks, I have read that stouts should age a while - good thing I have about 150 bottles of my previous batches stockpiled to last the winter

My niece's husband and the guy at the brew store have helped immensely so far, and I won't hesitate to ask for more help.

Thanks for the advice! I went to Home Depot last week for a cooler for the mash tun. I couldn't find one - the girls at the front desk said they were out of season and they didn't have any. I explained to an older guy working there that I needed one to make beer. That perked him to the point...

I'm thinking of doing a stout. But should I attempt a stout for my first all grain? Or something else? I've done 6 extract batches. I'm ready to move on.

The Feisty Bluegill Brewery Named after after a feisty bluegill I saw swimming in the lake in my back yard. All of my beers are named after things I see in the back yard

I finally started airlock activity somewhere between 48 and 58 hours. In the future I'll have more yeast to pitch on standby in case this problem happens again.

Thanks - just checked and my packet is penetration free.

Thanks! I'll wait a while.

I just asked you experts for help with my yeast problem in "No airlock bubbling". I got a few good pointers there. I brewed about 42 hours ago. No fermentation so far. Then I read this thread. I used exactly the same yeast as the op - same lot. i'm such a newbie (3 batches) that I assumed I was...

I just brewed my 3rd batch - all Brewers Best kits. This one is an IPA with Nottingham dry yeast. The brewing instructions say to sprinkle the contents of the yeast packet over the wort. I did this on my first batch and everything was ok and tasted great, but with mild airlock bubbling for...

I've been lurking a few months and find this place entertaining and full of helpful info. I've been brewing since the end of June - on my 3rd batch - all from extract kits.