Recent content by JMBeer

I apologize if this has been covered already but couldn't find any information. I currently brew 10 gallon batch sizes and am trying to gain more control with my fermentation temps. I've acquired a mini fridge and plan on turning it into a fermentation chamber with a temp. control regulator...

That sounds pretty close to what I'm attempting to do now. I'm hoping for some good results with this method; if not, I will probably just move to the set and forget method.

Thanks for all the good info guys! I'm going to try the 30psi then lower to 10-12 psi for a week or so and see how that works. In the future I think I will go with the "set and forget" method. I've just had really inconsistent results with carbonating and this is about the only thing left for...

I'm still trying to hammer down the best method to carb my beer. I'm currently blasting the keg with an initial pressure of 40-50psi and letting it sit for 15 minutes or so. After that I lower the CO2 to 10psi and let it sit for about a week...this is a method a fellow homebrewer uses and his...

FYI, I would not be leaving the keg on pressure during storage after it has been carbonated.

I'm brewing a bunch of beer for a friends wedding and am curious about storage. I have a large chest freezer set up with a temp. control and can store kegs at the 40-45 degree mark; my question is this: Is it ok to keg the beer, carb it to serving pressure (I usually pump the keg with 40 PSI...

Gigantic brewing and 3 Floyds collaborated on a beer called Axes of Evil and it was an absolutely delicious beer. They only made it once and you can't find it anymore. I want to brew this weekend and would really like to try and clone this beer but can't find a recipe for it.....if anyone has a...

Gigantic brewing and 3 Floyds collaborated on a beer called Axes of Evil and it was an absolutely delicious beer. They only made it once and you can't find it anymore. I want to brew this weekend and would really like to try and clone this beer but can't find a recipe for it.....if anyone has...