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- Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
- Topic: Re-using Yeast
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5222
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:56 am
- Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
- Topic: Frozen Yeast Bank
- Replies: 63
- Views: 122087
Loading up the bank
Congrats Wotta...isn't it great?
I've got two strains going into the freezer today, WLP500 & WLP023. This brings my bank total to three different varieties, WLP001 being the first and most often used.
WLP008 is next up, with WLP004 on the wish list.
Now I need more DME, LOL!
I've got two strains going into the freezer today, WLP500 & WLP023. This brings my bank total to three different varieties, WLP001 being the first and most often used.
WLP008 is next up, with WLP004 on the wish list.
Now I need more DME, LOL!
- Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:45 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: corney lid for lagering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14291
Keg Fermenter Kit
Check out this link...not sure if I posted it correctly. You might be able to build one for cheaper...depends on how determined you are to save $$. http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=6120 A buddy of mine just picked up some cornies and plans to do this until he gets a keg s...
- Sat Sep 19, 2009 3:01 pm
- Forum: Ingredients, Kits & Recipes
- Topic: East Coast Ale Yeast
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9510
Taste over time
Legman, I just purchased this strain and I would like to use it in my next IPA. How long did it take for your brew to develop the tartness from the sourness? I'm just curious as to whether to keg or bottle when using this strain when the time comes. Usually if it goes in the keg, it's consumed relat...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:13 am
- Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
- Topic: Mash Thickness in rect. cooler mash tun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16657
Glad I asked
Thanks for the info gents...the links provided definitely helped. I ended up using two 5 gallon sparges and came very close to my predicted OG after the boil (two points off). So until I obtain a Barley Crusher, I'll probably continue with two sparges. I also need to find the time to work through th...
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:58 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: The new rig is going strong
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6594
Thing of beauty
shunt...Very impressive and shiny!
Was your stand pre-fabricated or did you build it? If pre-fab, where did you get it?
I would love to put together something like this...but I think I'm several tax returns away for doing so, lol.
Was your stand pre-fabricated or did you build it? If pre-fab, where did you get it?
I would love to put together something like this...but I think I'm several tax returns away for doing so, lol.
- Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:55 pm
- Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
- Topic: Mash Thickness in rect. cooler mash tun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16657
Mash Thickness in rect. cooler mash tun
So I'm about to embark on my first 10 gallon batch using my newly converted cooler as a mash tun. In the past when fly sparging, I've used the 1.3qt/lb ratio for my mash with good results. Now that I'll be using a new system and batch sparging, I'm wondering if I need to adjust my mash thickness. Do...
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hop Rhizomes
- Replies: 117
- Views: 266514
Yellow to gold
Suthrn...I bet it gets darker in appearance in higher concentrations, much like beer in a carboy. My Centennial and Horizon cones are about the same color lupulin, though Horizons are further along and have more dense lupulin. Because I don't expect much yield (not enough to brew at least) this year...
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:56 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hop Rhizomes
- Replies: 117
- Views: 266514
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:27 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Lots of foam, beer is basically flat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13671
Kegging
I used to keg 30PSI @ 32F and I experienced the same thing....MEGA FOAM and little remaining carbonation in the beer, but it was not flat. I toned it down to 15PSI @ 32f and it's perfect. Basically what's happening with your beer is that it's over-saturated with CO2, so when you pull off a pint, all...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:44 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Installing a kettle valve
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12082
Drilling results
Hole saw worked like a charm...testing out the kettle today. I am really amazed at how simple this conversion process is. I cannot wait to begin the 10 gal batches...I might actually get some home improvement projects done :lol: ! PS - anyone interested in a SS value assembly for a conversion, searc...
- Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:23 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Zinc in the Kettle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8540
Found some
Legman, So with that said, in my opinion, I think you'd be alright. The exposure to the galvanized metal is so minute, I don't think there would be any risk....if there is even a risk. I was leaning in the same direction. If it were truly "bad" to use galvanized, there would be a lot more ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:00 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Zinc in the Kettle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8540
Zinc in the Kettle
I'm in the process of a keg-to-kettle conversion and I'm piecing together a weldless valve with limited success. The problem I've run into is finding SS washers that fit my 3/8" compression coupler. One solution suggested to me was to use what I believe are galvanized bushings to set between th...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Installing a kettle valve
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12082
Drilling and a Weldless Valve
I'm in the process of keg-to-kettle conversion and decided to go the weldless route for my valve. I have yet to drill into the keg but have researched the following: Use a bi-metal hole saw Drill slowly with significant pressure (not too much) lots of wd-40 (to cool the surface and bit) This was my ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:43 am
- Forum: Techniques, Methods, Tips & How To
- Topic: Batch sparge question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17236
Batch sparge question
So I'm stepping things up a little bit...upgrading my current all grain set up to accommodate 10 gallon batches...three young kids, a wife, and a honey-do list that expands exponentially have severely diminished my brew time. As such, I'm moving from fly to batch sparging and I need to know how long...