What are you drinking now?

[finsfan]

Do you hit your wort with O2? That has made a huge difference in how fast/vigorous my fermentation starts.

Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Tempted...worth it?

Delayed response on the Sex Panther. It's a good beer and I buy a minimum of 2 six packs a year, but nothing I would go out of my way for.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.

Even then I would beat that wort with a paddle like it owed you money for a good 10 minutes.

 

[Hello]

$811 later (3 tires, wiper blades, oil change) and a return trip to the mechanic because my keys wouldn't come out of the ignition...
India red ale in a hamburglar glass because I don't care.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I want a beer and to brew soon...

 

[CliffMongoloid]

Coffee

The app hates me today

 

[ChefRex]

Nope, I dont have an oxygen or aeration set up. I flow everything by gravity out of the BK, through a fine mesh strainer which then dumps into the fermentor. I figure it has to add some oxygen but its obviously not ideal.

+1 on the O2 setup, I only use a nutrient on bigger beers, normal gravity 1.065/1.070 take off fine with just the O2. The small tanks last at least a couple dozen brews.

 

[BGBC]

Even then I would beat that wort with a paddle like it owed you money for a good 10 minutes.

10 minutes?! Good god. I made a budget whip out of a wire hanger that I used to use with my cordless drill. Worked really well to aerate (and you don't have to beat it by hand), but then I noticed that the coating on the hanger was starting to flake off Still have to figure out a good substitute.

In other news, I don't know why I subscribe to this damn ECY google group from Princeton Homebrew. He's got some more ECY20 and 34 in, but only selling it in 6-packs. Not looking to drop $90 on yeast right now, thanks.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.

 

[Hello]

OMFG I hate this ****ing day to no end.
Seriously, I need a vacation or something. For now, it'll just be beer until I cannot stay awake.

 

[Remmy]

It sucks that I end up at the beer store on the day I don't want to drink beer.

It's party time.

 

[finsfan]

I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.

Do you use something like this?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-1-4-oz-Oxygen-Gas-Cylinder-304179/202044702

 

[BGBC]

I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.

You calling me cheap!?! (I am)

A small aquarium pump is another option.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Do you use something like this?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-1-4-oz-Oxygen-Gas-Cylinder-304179/202044702

Yep - that's what you'd use. Home Depot, Lowes, Sears Hardware and I'd bet TruValue Hardware all carry them.

You calling me cheap!?! (I am)

A small aquarium pump is another option.

I called myself cheap. I used an aquarium pump before this and for what you'd spend on the pump, tubing and a stone I'd still say go with the oxygenation kit - far better results for me.

 

[jak1010]

Enjoying this a lot. Thanks @finsfan Even though is says best by 9/3/14 it's damn good. Never had it before but, I'm guessing that time is a friend with this one.

 

[finsfan]

Enjoying this a lot. Thanks @finsfan Even though is says best by 9/3/14 it's damn good. Never had it before but, I'm guessing that time is a friend with this one.

Very much so. I always have a bunch in my cellar that I age at least 6 months before drinking. Its good fresh but way better aged. Cheers!

 

[Remmy]

This marthafloccer was screaming, "Open me now!"

 

[aharri1]

ESB winter style ale with 1/2 lb cacao nibs and big can of mashed pumpkin

 

[finsfan]

ESB winter style ale with 1/2 lb cacao nibs and big can of mashed pumpkin

Talk about fresh beer!

 

[aharri1]

Talk about fresh beer!

It's cooling right now looking forward to tasting the pre fermented goodness

 

[BreezyBrew]

This marthafloccer was screaming, "Open me now!"

View attachment 235488

Damn I love that beer. I need to buy more. Drinking Self Righteous Clone now. Going rogue with no pic :rockin:

 

[aharri1]

Damn I love that beer. I need to buy more. Drinking Self Righteous Clone now. Going rogue with no pic :rockin:

Never disappoints from year to year that's some good stuff.. Its a celebration *******!

 

[Hello]

2013 BBA Siberian Night RIS & this.

 

[jak1010]

A 2013 back of the crawl space find. I didn't care for it last year but, it's actually enjoyable now. Go figure...

 

[Remmy]

I love the motto. Can't disagree.

 

[aharri1]

I love the motto. Can't disagree.

View attachment 235503

View attachment 235504

Just got me a sixer of a lil sumpin extra great brewery in general

 

[TNGabe]

I think I sent one of these out in my last MAW. The tag function on here befuddles me, was that IndyTrux? Mark, you might have one also. Scuppernong saison, aging really nicely. Not sure what it will do in time, but drinking now won't be a mistake.

 

[jak1010]

OMFG I hate this ****ing day to no end.
Seriously, I need a vacation or something. For now, it'll just be beer until I cannot stay awake.

*I've heard that large quantities of beer can/will help with that.

* I'm not a doctor or therapist. This statement is probably not agreed upon by the FDA, but what do they know. It isn't meant to cure or diagnose problems but experience tells me that this is a good option or one that you'll regret within 12 hrs. If it doesn't work, repeat for at least 90 days or until you don't care anymore and then repeat to celebrate success for as long as needed or recommended by an Internet friend or group of friends who participate in the same and like minded social media group who report their own success/failures on a daily and sometimes hourly basis.

 

[hawgwild81]

I'm as cheap as the next home brewer and make as much equipment as I can, but in some cases it's just easier to buy. $50 from Northern Brewer without any sale and tanks are under $10. Personally, I'd skip my next planned brew day to buy it if need be, but using O2 is right up there with starters and fermentation temperature control.

I did that exact thing recently and bought an O2kit. My first batch took off like crazy within 6 hours. So much so I had to attach a blow off tube. Wish I would have invested an O2 kit earlier.
Making fajitas and enjoying this nice Belgian IPA.


Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

 

[Remmy]

*I've heard that large quantities of beer can/will help with that.

* I'm not a doctor or therapist. This statement is probably not agreed upon by the FDA, but what do they know. It isn't meant to cure or diagnose problems but experience tells me that this is a good option or one that you'll regret within 12 hrs. If it doesn't work, repeat for at least 90 days or until you don't care anymore and then repeat to celebrate success for as long as needed or recommended by an Internet friend or group of friends who participate in the same and like minded social media group who report their own success/failures on a daily and sometimes hourly basis.

When in doubt, BEER. 'Nuff said.