Recent content by dhickey

I'm new to yeast stuff, but I have been trying to figure out stretching the yeast cost out. Why not make a yeast starter, increase up to 2.0-2.8B cells. Divide into 4 containers. Essentially, reducing the cost from $12 to $4 per batch? I see threads talking about washing and pitching trub, but...

Do you have a build thread of this keezer. It is super clean, nice work!

I have a question...Can I use a single 110 element to "supplement" my electric stove? Living in an apartment I don't think that my kitchen 20 amp circuit will handle 2 elements.

It is probably the loudest airlock I've had to date!!!

Yep that is exactly what I do. I run my grain throught the mill 2 times at my LBS. My efficiency is usually around 65-68%.

I ended up mashing for another 20 mins last night, and I went from a 1.042 to a 1.050. So, I guess this one just needed a little longer in the pot.

post boil is 1.042, needs to be 1.052....I can just mash longer??? Try to get a couple points before the boil, right?

Hefe grain is in the Bag!!!!

I think the blanket thing is out for me. I just realized that outside of my bed and one throw I don't have any other blankets!! HAha, guest be damned in my apartment!!!

I'm brewing a Hefe this weekend, actually I plan to do it with organic kiwi's. They are on sale, so why not. It will be my first with all grain (BIAB). Any great recipes for the Hefe? I am starting my search for them now, saw this thread and decided to ask.

Prymal -- I didn't know that about crystal malts???!! What kind of sugars do I get from them?

I wonder if I am thinking too much into it?? I mean, it's a brew in a bag! I should keep it simple. Like discnjh said, wrap it with a blanket and call it good!

RM-MN -- That is pretty interesting...I don't think I will test it out when I brew this weekend, but I definately want to test this out.

I definately like hearing everyones processes! I get little tips and tricks everytime. I am going to try the oven thing...thanks a lot!

Nice job hittin the numbers, I bet it will taste great! That's a really good efficiency!