How did you attach the collar to the fridge? Glue? Can you attach it with brackets or would that damage the insulation too much? Please advise. Only need an inch or two to fit a bucket or carboy.
Thanks to everyone for all the help/advice. I was about to dump the two kegs that I thought were bad. I poured one last pint to check and it tasted pretty good. So I drank those two kegs. Maybe they just needed some time, idk. Went back to using my dial thermometer, since it's more accurate. I...
I think I will brew this Sunday. I have all the ingredients on hand, so I don't have to get out in the snow to go to the lhbs. The only two yeast I have here are 1272 and 1968. Which do you guys recommend?
I have been checking my ph, it was at 5.5, but I didn't cool wort to room temp. I checked it at mash temp. I just learned it is supposed to be cooled to room temp. I have lactic acid and gypsum. Hadn't added any up to this point but I am going to this weekend. I have downloaded ez water and bru...
My efficiency is usually between 70 and 80%
What can I do to guarantee the next batch will be better? Throw away all plastic? Mash at 160? Add lactic acid and gypsum?
Do I need to throw away all my saved yeast and start over?
I begin with a yeast starter. I always overbuild my starter so I can put about 500 ml in a mason jar for the next batch with that yeast. I wash the mason jars ans spray the inside with star san as well as the lid.
I mill my own grain on a barley crusher. I use the factory setting, a credit...
My last few AG batches have finished at least 10 points below the estimated final gravity. These were all APAs and IPAs. The have no hop flavor or aroma. The beer has no malt character, and no real flavor. It has more of a rubbing alcohol type burn to it, and a soapy type taste. I don't...