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Brewing with limited temperature control over fermentation. I would like to start brewing more than ales and brew Pilsners and maybe an Oktoberfest, but I’m limited in being able to control fermentation temperatures. The room I use to brew in is 10x20 with window air-conditioning. I have...

Last weekend was my first time using a recipe to brew by instead of a kit from a brew shop. I have done a few extract batches and have now gone to BIAB. With the kits, I would take the OG and FG readings only. This time I thought I would advance myself and try SG readings at different times...

Hi all, I’m setting an equipment profile for Beer Smith2 and am attempting to determine a boil off rate. I’m hoping that by boiling 5 gallons of plain water it will get me in the ball park for a boil off rate. I realize there are a lot of variables, to many to have a perfect boil off rate for...

I attempted to make my first yeast starter on Sunday the 11th of Jan. I boiled a 1/2 cup of DME in a quart of water for 15 minutes. I brought the temp down to about 70 degrees then poured this into a sanitized jar. I then added White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast. I covered the jar with...

I went for an annual physical exam about 6 months ago and the Doctor told me I needed to get a hobby, and here I am :ban: . Not too sure the Doc agreed with my choice of a hobby though. So far my brewing experience has involved several 1 gallon batches from Northern Brewer to 5 gallon...