Recent content by Stanleyjw

I just use a RV drinking safe hose and run it through a standard filter you buy from the local brew shops. Works and tastes just fine.

Great seminar at the NHC 2013. I defiantly will be using this chart!

I've brewed a smoked porter and then added chipolte peppers to it. I really enjoyed it, but I've learned that smoked beers don't really appeal to masses as you're seeking. My wife said it tasted like a campfire in your mouth but others really liked how different it was. I would say that if...

There is a place that I always go to call AirGas on Jefferson Davis Hwy (Rt1) just south of West Glebe Rd. They do exchanges and are really friendly. You can also hit up the homebrew shop, myLHBS, on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. Derrick will take care of you there.

I'd be worried that these options won't hold the weight and cause a potentially dangerous situation. I built my gravity fed stand for about $30 in materials. just some 2x4's and screws. Since this picture I have spray painted it with heat resistant paint to protect the tallest stand from the...

i always did 2 weeks then tested one. never failed

or maybe enter it in both alt and specialty? that is if it's allowed and you don't mind submitting the extra bottles? Just a thought

I use 3/16" for the liquid line. According to the owner of my LHBS that's the way to go. That and you want some length (longer than 3'). I've been told that 10' is the way to go. I have a bit less than that because I can't fit all that hose in my mini fridge. With that said, when I...

I think it really depends on what you want out of the competition. The competitions I've entered my goal was to get an impartial opinion on my beer. The first time I entered beers I didn't properly categorize 2 of them and that's all the judging notes really talked about so I didn't learn...

I agree with Masterfool, you might wanna try to swirl it (without introducing O2) and raise the temp a few degrees.

how long has it been in total? more then 5 days right?

As long as you pitched enough healthy yeast and you are in the proper temps you should be fine. Just let it play out. If you're really worried I'm sure you can take a hydrometer reading in a few days and make sure there's something going on.

Since I started making starters I've always used White Labs so no smacking involved. If I remember correctly, when I used Wyeast I would smack 4-6 hours prior to pitching. As for the starter, I always get that going 2 days before brewing.

I've bottled with 750's many times before I moved on to kegging. The only problem I ever ran into was a bottle with a bottle from the Bruery where the mouth is larger then normal 750's. Just check the caps prior.

First beer? It'll be the best one you've ever tasted!