I'm coming to the end of my second kegged brew and have noticed that both times the beer doesn't retain its head when I get down to the last third to quarter of the keg. The carbonation is fine, though the beer seems a little more watery and "listless" if that makes any sense.
This current...
I know this is an old thread, but I just found this article that claims 22oz bottles were introduced by Lagunitas back in '95:
http://www.hopandwine.com/history-behind-the-22-ounce-beer-bottle/
I'll be using a counter flow chiller to cool. Already have the sight glass given to me by a friend. I guess I could always get a thermometer later if I feel I need it.
I'm putting together a 10 gallon all grain system. I have two kegs and a cooler I will use as the mash tun. The keg that will become the HLT has a sight glass and thermometer. I'm about to buy the fittings for the BK and wondering why I'd need a thermometer on that vessel since it's just for...
2 days ago I brewed a batch of pale ale using Wyeast 1056. The place I usually ferment in is being worked on, so I have my carboy in the basement wrapped in a towel to keep any light out. What I didn't realize is that the towel insulated the carboy, so the heat from the fermentation caused the...
Last night I made a starter with Wyeast 1028 London Ale. I did it as have had done the last two times, so no difference in technique.
With the previous starters, which were both for Wyeast 3944 Belgian, the fermentation was quite active 18-24 hours later, with a thick layer of krausen...