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bmickey, as you mentioned, there's been a lot of back and forth about the ratios of coriander to orange peel and I believe Palmer in How to Brew says "discretion is the better part of flavor", but I believe the original ratio was given in terms of weight, not volume (so, 3:1 oz as opposed to tsp)

+1 for How to Brew Also, for reading it in order to get more from this forum. I feel Palmer does a good job of noting different opinions on procedures/philosophies (i.e. Secondary fermentation) than when you read opinions of others on here, you've got a better idea about where they may be...

I'm getting it shipped to a local store, so there is no shipping charge. I figure if it is inadequate I can always return it (I have had good luck with this retailer and returns). Anyway, I bought it tonight and can pick it up in a week or two. My only remaining question is, what is the volume...

Ok, but assuming I'm ok with the button thing to insure uniterupted gas flow, it seems fine? My concern is more with the wieght that the stand can handle. Also, I'm primarily looking for a larger brew pot and this seems to fit the bill. As long as it'll work decently, I'm fine with a few...

Well, I have seen several similar cheap turkey friers posted on here, but This clearence price surprises me. I'm really considering this if nothing else as a starting point so SWMBO can get me out of the kitchen. I'm currently only extract brewing with a 3gal stockpot and most larger pots cost...

Well, I have seen several similar cheap turkey friers posted on here, but This clearence price surprises me. I'm really considering this if nothing else as a starting point so SWMBO can get me out of the kitchen. I'm currently only extract brewing with a 3gal stockpot and most larger pots cost...

Just wanted to give a quick update. I bottled my beer 9 days ago, but of course had to try it after one week. I am happy to say that the beer tasted great with pretty good carbonation after just one week of being bottled. Just want to thank everyone for their input!

Admittedly, I'm fairly new to brewing, but I recently bottled my Belgian Trippel and in the research for that recipe I came under the impression that the Belgian Ales should have a strong gravity (more than 1.075 at least). Again, just from research not experiance, I think it wouldn't hurt...

Thanks Mccabedoug! I had a feeling that by taking the reading before stiring the wort I had gotten a "weaker" sample. I was so anxious to use my new hydrometer (before i didn't have one at all), that I must've been my mistake. Regarding AG brewing, I can't wait to get a set-up, but right...

Alright, I figured i should go ahead and contribute another possible extract recipe. I say possible because the starting gravity ended up at 1.044 and I expected 1.054! I have to thank every one who has contributed to this thread and the attempt at recreating this beer, in particular nilo...

To help wake up the yeast before bottling, would it be benifitial to move the secondary closer or up to fermentation temperatures? To be honest, there are a few things I'd definitely redo with my process; but I know that's part of the process!

Thank you all for your responses! I think I'll let it sit in the secondary a bit longer and go ahead and bottle as expected. I'm still not sure if I should re-pitch when bottling (it seems like everytime I've made up my mind, I hear something on Brewing Network or read something here to change...

This is my second "big boy batch" of beer (after Mr. Brew) and my first complete recipe (not a kit). I've read a couple books and read posts on this site and others. Suffice it to say that I feel well read on the pros and cons of what I've done thus far, but I can't figure out what to do in...