Recent content by abbot555

Just got all my stuff and had a question on the set it and forget it way. After hooking up the CO2 to the keg, do you keep the CO2 on...after hitting the psi you want? Or do you shut it off after hitting the psi amount you want ? Thanks

Thanks ! :)

So I have a question. What size of wood drill do you need to insert the wood 3/8 insert ? I got a 3/8 size drill bit to make the hole, but the insert wont go in.....so what size would work ? 1/2 ?

If your new to homebrewing I would say get a kit to learn the basics. Thats how I started for my first 2 brews. Then I found recipes and changed them a little, then starting making my own recipes. With a kit you will get what you want and not have to worry about anything, so I recommend that...

Yeah keeping the ferment temp down was a thought, but nothing a very big bucket, cool water, and a wet towel around the carboy cant cure ! Thats what we do around here in Portland, since most places dont have ac, and works well.

I would say 1lb of fruit to 1gallon of beer is what I usually do when making a fruit beer. But have never worked with strawberries yet. Looking forward to hearing from other members. Also, how do other prep the strawberries ? Blend ? Cut up ? To the secondary ?

Widmer Brother made a beer with that hops too, very good ! I might have to pick some up too.

Just moving closer to family for awhile. Glad their is some other homebrewers in the area ! I like to try other brews and have mine critiqued :mug:

Thanks for the link. Got all signed up !

Time to make a fruit beer to quite her up ? :D :mug:

Very cool ! Would be perfect for the man cave ! :rockin:

bump ! any locals ?

Pikes brewery, at the pike market. Also Elysian brewery. :mug: Only ones I have been to, and both good !

I am making a blueberry wheat soon too... Using 64oz of 100% blueberry juice for 5.5 gallons, that I found at a local store, Trader Joes. Figured since its all juice, that 64 oz should give it a nice flavor, but not overboard.

BTW the forums really needs a Regional section, would be great set up gtg's, beer tastings, group bulk buys, ect .....