Recent content by jsmcclure

I'd check the gravity again. If its stable call it done. I wouldn't worry about hurrying to get it off the hops either. Doesn't sound like there is a lot of gas flow there Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

i'm in

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Sorry man. It's all up from here! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Okie dokie Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Just started using the Blichmann autosparge. Expensive but sure makes it slick. I just crank my pump down to a trickle and the sparge runs about 45-60 minutes for 5 gallons. No need to balance inflow and outflow

There's a leak there somewhere. I'd guess it's the lid seal but the CO2 is getting out somewhere. I've had the same issue with my Blichmann conical without ill effect on the beer. Still, much more satisfying to see the bubbles! Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I love my pumps but I'd vote for the mill. Adds an element of control. Opens the door to bulk grain purchases. Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I decided to try an extract kit again for fun and picked up Midwest's Bigfoot's Barleywine kit. It specifies a secondary fermentation with a champaign yeast pitch. I haven't done a secondary in years but wonder about the advisability with the second yeast addition. Will western civilization...

1085 Just taking it out of the case broke the top and cut my finger. Fortunately I always keep a spare. This time i'm spending the big bucks ($83) and buying a polycarbonate replacement. If it lasts 3 years I'll be on pace to break even (and save some blood!)

Yeah - I even like the high, upright ride. You see everything around you so well. It's smooth and powerful. I'm a bit height challenged (5'7) so it can be a wrestling match on the ground. Once we're running though it's heaven Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I use the dry hopper from stainless brewing. I find that dry hopping is pretty forgiving as far as aging. I usually let the hops sit in there for 1-2 weeks but I've left them longer without any bad effects. I use a little hook to pull out the hopper from the keg when I figure it's done...

2013 BMW R1200GS - I miss her so. Dying for the snow and salt to go Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I've never stirred a batch after adding yeast. You're fine Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I'm weird - I listen to and watch TED talks Sent from my iPad using Home Brew