Never a taking readings , been homebrewing since'95-96

[4of7]

I have never taken a readings, sure I know the why and how. I have been brewing since 95- 96. Just saying..Og and Fg

 

[ccous]

Like a gravity or what?

 

[davidabcd]

That's cool. I know of someone who only ever rinsed his bottles and claims he's never had a bad one.
What would you advise new brewer's to do though? There's quite a bit to know if you're able to skip taking a reading.

 

[Brettomomyces]

so are you bragging about not owning/using a $7 tool? cool

 

[passedpawn]

I have never taken a readings, sure I know the why and how. I have been brewing since 95- 96. Just saying

On the other hand, I do, and I've been brewing that same period. I don't subscribe to the super-anal methodology, but the basics are easy and worthwhile. A buddy of mine, Socrates, was fond of saying the unexamined beer is not worth brewing. So I examine them.

Soccy liked the traditional balanced beers, as he was a hoplite, but he didn't refrain from tasting and commenting on my IPA's and such. Last I heard he was experimenting with hemlock. I miss that guy.

 

[radwizard]

You don’t have a thermometer?

 

[Rodent]

I have never taken a readings, sure I know the why and how. I have been brewing since 95- 96. Just saying

 

[Calder]

I have never taken a readings, sure I know the why and how. I have been brewing since 95- 96. Just saying

Sure they have made beer for hundreds of years without the tools we have now. But these tools have helped us understand what is going on with the beer and yeast, and ultimately led to brewing better beers.

I've been brewing longer, and still have my original Hydrometer. I like to know the OG and FG of every batch. I still learn a lot from these readings.

With the ease of using these tools, I can't understand why anyone wouldn't take a reading. Not talking about multiple readings, but an FG is so simple to take when bottling, and you can drink the sample for further research.

 

[4of7]

In '95 , I was working on a job, on the porch was a plastic brew bucket with water lock. The water lock was what caught my eye..Asking what it was about. The owner said it was beer.. I drank a lot beer while station in West Germany..my favorite was bitburger.. When I got back to the Texas I went into the LHBS. I am the kind of person who likes to build things,

 

[4of7]

In '95 , I was working on a job, on the porch was a plastic brew bucket with water lock. The water lock was what caught my eye..Asking what it was about. The owner said it was beer.. I drank a lot beer while station in West Germany..my favorite was bitburger.. When I got back to the Texas I went into the LHBS. I am the kind of person who likes to build things,View attachment 598718 View attachment 598718

 

[4of7]

In '95 , I was working on a job, on the porch was a plastic brew bucket with water lock. The water lock was what caught my eye..Asking what it was about. The owner said it was beer.. I drank a lot beer while station in West Germany..my favorite was bitburger.. When I got back to the Texas I went into the LHBS. I am the kind of person who likes to build things,View attachment 598718 View attachment 598718

 

[4of7]

In '95 , I was working on a job, on the porch was a plastic brew bucket with water lock. The water lock was what caught my eye..Asking what it was about. The owner said it was beer.. I drank a lot beer while station in West Germany..my favorite was bitburger.. When I got back to the Texas I went into the LHBS. I am the kind of person who likes to build things,View attachment 598718 View attachment 598718

 

[schematix]

So.... do you want a trophy?

Ignorance is bliss as they say. Glad it works for you.

 

[4of7]

In '95 , I was working on a job, on the porch was a plastic brew bucket with water lock. The water lock was what caught my eye..Asking what it was about. The owner said it was beer.. I drank a lot beer while station in West Germany..my favorite was bitburger.. When I got back to the Texas I went into the LHBS. I am the kind of person who likes to build things,View attachment 598718 View attachment 598718

Brutus 20... thank you Lonnie Mac..."Its about the Beer man"

 

[day_trippr]

Well if we're just throwing stuff out there...

There's a lot of home brew in the world.
Some is stellar, some not so much.
Just sayin'...

Cheers!

 

[bracconiere]

so you do have a thermometer! i see two in that last pic! lol

 

[mongoose33]

It's all just a troll. Spunding valve on keg. Electric control panel. Yeah, never taken a reading.

And I've never had a hamburger.

 

[bracconiere]

i'm going to try and give him nightmares! and post a pic....

 

[4of7]

i'm going to try and give him nightmares! and post a pic....


View attachment 598738[/QUOT.. thanks

 

[4of7]

so you do have a thermometer! i see two in that last pic! lol

There is three different ones

 

[4of7]

Like a gravity or what?

Yes like gravity

 

[4of7]

Well if we're just throwing stuff out there...

There's a lot of home brew in the world.
Some is stellar, some not so much.
Just sayin'...

Cheers!

Yeah I made some of both

 

[4of7]

So.... do you want a trophy?

Ignorance is bliss as they say. Glad it works for you.

Thanks the trophy is the 60squarefoot Brewroom..

 

[4of7]

Sure they have made beer for hundreds of years without the tools we have now. But these tools have helped us understand what is going on with the beer and yeast, and ultimately led to brewing better beers.

I've been brewing longer, and still have my original Hydrometer. I like to know the OG and FG of every batch. I still learn a lot from these readings.

With the ease of using these tools, I can't understand why anyone wouldn't take a reading. Not talking about multiple readings, but an FG is so simple to take when bottling, and you can drink the sample for further research.

Yes I do not take OG or FG.. I was encouraged too.lots of time's.. I fermented in carboys, only primary, I can see when the fermentation is done and then I will wait for the beer to clear and wait..that is why carboys are the best . No I don't know what the FG was ending, if I wanted it stronger I will add more fermentable next time

 

[4of7]

Thanks

 

[applescrap]

Haha, just glad its not me this time

 

[4of7]

so are you bragging about not owning/using a $7 tool? cool

No I have the tool, just saying I don't use the hydrometer

 

[mongoose33]

Haha, just glad its not me this time

You're on deck. Don't get too comfortable.

 

[4of7]

It's all just a troll. Spunding valve on keg. Electric control panel. Yeah, never taken a reading.

And I've never had a hamburger.

No I not here to troll.. just saying I don't take hhydrometer readings.

 

[SEndorf]

It's all just a troll. Spunding valve on keg. Electric control panel. Yeah, never taken a reading.

And I've never had a hamburger.

Sorry dude. The Mongoose is right. Skipping something as basic as a hydrometer reading is for noobs with their first kit on the kitchen stove.
You say you actually own one, but don't use it.
Not sure what you're trying to prove here.