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Dropping the cooled wort into the primary from a distance is not aerate enough? I read that a drill with a joint compound mud spinner would do? I feel afraid with a drill right over the cooled wort.

I admit being intimidated by this method since I never tried that. I would like to brew both batches (20 gallon pot) right after one another and get the 4 primaries in the temp controlled freezers so they are ready sooner then later. I messed up with my timings and will end up with no home brew...

I am getting a Belgium Ale OG 1.100 and would like your opinion on which yeast you would get, 500 Trappist Ale Yeast (White Labs) or 1214 Belgian Ale Yeast (WYeast). I will be using a stir plate starter. Last time I smacked 4 [1214 Belgian Ale Yeast] they all never really ballooned. Maybe an...

Not quite sure I understand. Two liquid per 11 gallon batch I assume you mean? That calculates to 20 liters of starter. Unless "step it up" means something else. Did I mention I have only brewed four times (three with starter) as I am a newb.[/COLOR][/B]

I did read the thread on dry vs liquid. Reading it makes me wonder why 99% of brewers don't use dry yeast. I want to make two 11 gallon batches of a 1.100 OG Belgium Ale. With a stir plate Mr. Malty says 8 vials/packs!! What would you experienced brewers do? I never used the dry stuff...

What are your thoughts on extract brewing using liquid or dry malt?

After your boil (10 gal batch) are you supposed to filter out the hops, orange peels etc to the fermenter or is that all poured out to the primary?

Just started brewing. Drank two batches and two waiting. I was under the impression the hops, orange peel etc are good in the fermenter no? I was thinking of buying the HB just so i don't get aggravated when it plugs trying to drain.

Just bought two of these for two 14.8 cf freezers for my garage here in the Chicago area. I work with electrical all the time in my decorating business so i have outlets, boxes, 14 & 12 solid wire, caps and all lying around so this looks like a no brainer to me. Most important is everyone seems...

Why is it that AHB is the only one I have seen that has this "alcohol boost option" I used it one time on my first home brew a few months ago on a Belgium Tripel with no starter and it came out sweet. I have since used a starter on the next two. I am definitely in the learning newbie mode...

Great info guys. The leak test with star-san was a great bonus! :) I checked my keg after 72 hours at 30psi and it needs more time. I purged and then set it at 13psi and will leave it for the next 10 days. That should do it. That was my first taste of my own home brew. :)

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I kegged two 5 gal batches Saturday night and cranked up the co2 to 30psi on both in the kegerator. It sounds like it will be a week before ready. Any reason to not touch it for a week before purging the co2 and setting it to 11psi (overall psi that gives me a good draw)?

I have a complete CO2 beer fridge from Perlick. My very first home brew is about ready. Bypassing the bottling and going to the Corny kegs what would you guys do? Let the beer sit in the keg with priming sugar or force carbonate the keg? If force carbonate what is the best way for this?

I went the rout of buying a 5000 ml flask and pitching in 3 WL yeast in 3000 ml of starter wurt. The flask has a ton of sediment on the bottom just sitting there. The stir plate is stiring but not enough to move much or little yeast on the bottom. The question is should it be stirring enough...

What about using the stir machine? This was part of the kit.

Just received a stir starter w/ 2000ml flask. I will brew two kits (10 gal) Stone Bitter Oatmeal Stout in my 15 gal pot. OG is 1.094 I have two WL English Ale 002 vials of yeast. Do I make a 2000ml starter with both vials or with one?

A few said to visit the homebrew stores. This would at least be under "research" yes. :) Teromous, your point is well taken, better outside or in the garage boiling all this. Besides my wife will want me OUT not making a mess and taking up room (go to the garage husband). :) Anyone regret...

I like this thread. Have not made my first yet but sure is nice to see what "wrong" looks like. :)

I spent all afternoon going to the nearest home brew stores (75 miles), and did got as much info as I could. First store the clerk was just on his very first every brew. :( Second store I did get a clerk who's been brewing for a while but he kept yawning and every time he did that he emitted a...