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I brewed an APA yesterday, 7 gal into the fermenter. Used a repitch of a Chico 1056 Yeast about 6th generation. I made a starter with 1.020 wort but it took over night to get going. I believe that was caused by the temperature of the wort was too cool resulting in the lag time.
However after...
I picked the first six tap handles for my new to me beer kegerator. The tap will represent the style on tap. I try to keep a variety on hand. This new kegerator is gonna be a big help. It's gonna replace 3 other refrigerators and a single kegerator.
Yeah yeah I know there is 2 Red Hook...
I bought a used 6 tap kegerator to replace my 3 units that make up my back bar. It is all going through a major change to make it more user friendly. This kegerator came with 6 taps, regulator and new beer and CO2 lines. Gonna pressure wash it inside and out then paint the exterior before I put...
Haven't posted here for while. Most mail order shipments are ingredients and an occasional piece of equipment. But today I received an ingredient that I am particularly interested in using. Rum barrel chips. I intend to brew a porter that will relic a pint of porter featuring a shot of Coffee...
Good advice above and I too will suggest John Palmers The Complete Joy off Homebrewing as your first read. It is a detailed guide to learning the basics to mid-range brewing. The more research you do the better prepared you will be to begin your brewing experience. You are not gonna be an expert...
That sounds delicious and it inspired me to try a way of getting dark rum flavor in a porter. It could be done using barrel chips from an aged rum barrel. Thanks for the inspiration.