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- Wed Jan 29, 2003 2:27 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Flat Beer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11539
Boil-off rates...
I do exactly the same thing, Chris, and I agree with your finding of the percent boil off. There are just too many variables (BTU output, gravity of the wort, even altitude) to correctly assume any boil-off rate not empirically derived, and I have to attend to enough details already... I usually sta...
- Tue Jan 28, 2003 1:32 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Wheat Beer Woes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6419
Agree..
I agree (not that that matters :)) with all your points, Steve -- first thing I thought was miscalibrated hydrometer (or incorrect temperature correction) with regards to the gravity part of the question... The other part -- bubbling every thirty seconds in a secondary after close to two months -- i...
- Tue Jan 28, 2003 1:08 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Frozen Carboy..Oops!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6760
chilly yeast..
The answer is a whole-hearted "it depends". What it depends on mostly (as I'm sure you've guessed) is whether there are sufficient yeast still alive... We routinely freeze bacteria and yeast for long-term storage, but add a cryoprotectant (like 15% glycerol) and flash freeze in a dry-ice/e...
- Sun Jan 12, 2003 2:09 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: STuck/unstuck/bubling like crazy...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12520
final gravity...
No, you'll not see a great change during the secondary fermentation, most of the fermentable sugars are used up by now.
The changes that occur during the secondary are more subtle and involved in flavor -- think of it as a conditioning step.
The changes that occur during the secondary are more subtle and involved in flavor -- think of it as a conditioning step.
- Sun Jan 12, 2003 3:39 am
- Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
- Topic: what is peated malt?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8009
Thanks...
Think I'll give them a look -- thanks, Jim.
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 6:55 pm
- Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
- Topic: what is peated malt?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8009
bogged down...
This sounds great. If anyone knows of a source for peated malt, please post it...
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 6:53 pm
- Forum: BeerTools.com Online Tools
- Topic: Attn: Beer Tools Staff
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12762
Re: Details...
I've not yet had this happen to me, and I'm using the same software as BillyBock. This type of problem is unlikely to be client-side, anyhow -- it's probably server-side, but perhaps only happens under rare circumstances. These types of little bugs are very hard to stomp.. What is the base language ...
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 6:46 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: STuck/unstuck/bubling like crazy...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12520
blow-off tube
Sorry... If you're fermenting in a carboy, you just drill a stopper to accommodate a length of 3/8" or 1" ID vinyl tubing, and submerge the end not in the stopper in a small pail of sanitizing solution. You usually have to weight the end down or use a clip to keep the open end submerged (w...
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 3:11 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: looking to go to next level
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9995
Great!
Always love to hear of someone who wants to step up a level! I agree with all that's been said here so far, especially with the sentiment that you should buy stuff (like a large brew pot) at the size and quality you'll need for the (next) jump to partial- and full-mash techniques. Though millions (b...
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 2:53 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: STuck/unstuck/bubling like crazy...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12520
Yeast in the airlock
The yeast in the airlock probably came from the kraeusen pushing up into the airlock. To avoid this, use a blow-off tube during your primary fermentation, rather than an airlock.
On the other issue, I think Jeff nailed it...
On the other issue, I think Jeff nailed it...
- Sat Jan 11, 2003 2:32 am
- Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
- Topic: store question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13394
Hop storage
I assume you're talking about hop pellets? If so, they are quite stable if stored properly. The grinding of the hop cones ruptures the lupulin glands, exposing the aromatic substances to possible oxidation. However, the surface area of the pellet is much less than that of whole leaf hops, so this is...
- Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:15 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: I think everything's fine...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4405
I think everything's fine...
Bucket fermentations are notorious for leaking; thus the CO2 escapes around the lid, and the airlock shows no activity, but the yeast are having plenty of fun. The description of your yeast floating on top sounds good, and you've certainly dropped the gravity some -- I'd guess you're shooting for so...
- Sat Jan 04, 2003 4:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pics of My Biergarten
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8585
Fine job...
Very nice biergarten, l48shark! The vines you'll be covering that latticework with -- Humulus lupulus, no doubt?
- Fri Jan 03, 2003 1:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 1st time brewing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6410
More data -- we can help...
What are you fermenting in (bucket, car boy)? What yeast did you use (dry yeast, liquid yeast, yeast from a starter)? At what temperature did you pitch? What temperature are you fermenting at? What was your original gravity, and what is it now? What recipe did you use? These data might help us more ...
- Thu Jan 02, 2003 6:37 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Refrigerator Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12006
Amperage?
If this is a small (dorm-sized) fridge, you'll be okay, but if it's larger, you'll have to see how much amperage it pulls and what else is on the circuit -- you might overload...