Recent content by jr72023

So, Corona is taking a loss because some of their buyers think they might be connected to the virus. That's some pretty stupid thinking. I know a lot of you have problems with large corporate breweries, me too, but I am going to buy, and drink, and actually enjoy Corona this weekend. It will...

I will be honest. Regretfully, I was in the Navy. I also know some Marines. Sometimes we used to get together peacefully, even though the Marines hate to be reminded they are a division of the Navy. Either way, when we got leave we shared a simple passion, beer. This is what happens to a...

According to my neighbors, I did great. However, I know I need improvement. I live in an apartment complex of single story fourplexes. I sliced up individual St. Louis ribs and put them on a plate and went door to door giving them away one at a time. Didn't have a single complaint but, who...

So, I am doing my first smoke with my Weber Smokey Mountain cooker. I did a lot of research before making the buy. Could have bought more expensive equipment but, on YouTube, saw a guy named, Harry Soo, who has won more than 200 first place cooking competitions using only his Smokey Mountain...

A simple leak check can be done using the liquid used to blow bubbles. Get a small bottle and apply the liquid to all connections while the system is under pressure. When you get to the leak it will be apparent. Shouldn't take but a minute to find the culprit. Hope this helps.

As a public service announcement the Department of Redundancy Department would like to remind posters to eschew obfuscation.

I have posted about this before. In hindsight, I certainly wish I did. It would have saved me a bunch. I was just trying to help him out getting started in his new addiction. Once he makes a decent beer on an outdated stove top he will realize what he is capable of.

My advice is simple. Take your time assembling everything and enjoy every minute of it. Read every manual and become as knowledgeable as possible about all of your equipment, and procedures. Start simple. This will help you get familiar with the procedure and know what to expect. An ale...

As far as the stove top, you probably have two large burners and two small ones. If so, you can always divide your boil into two separate containers. Just a thought.

I guess I just have to be different. The last six or so brews I have done with US-05 I did a yeast starter. Never had to wait more than four hours for fermentation activity. Within 24 hours the activity in the fermenter has been mind boggling. The only faster full ferment I ever had was...

Well, that explains the woo pig.

Possibly one of my customers here.

Very appropriate for Facebook:

Me too. Is there a difference in the color of the bottles or composition?

Woo Pig? Arkansas, right? I am in Cabot.