Recent content by ericclapton

There aren't any grains for this?

I used the wyeast smack pack so I'm assuming that's why it is taking so long. No big deal though. And for anyone planning to use an airlock for this, I'd recommend a blowoff tube instead. I ended up with a huge mess in my freezer and it smells like old stale beer

I've had this fermenting for two weeks now and it's still not done! At a 1.020 gravity and still falling! My OG came out to 1.063. A question for those who bottled this, how much priming sugar did you use? I want to be ready so I can bottle ASAP. It tastes good so far and am very much looking...

Has anyone run the temperature probe through the blowoff tube and have it sitting in the wort while fermenting? Came up with the idea but not sure how well it'd work

Thanks for the replies. Reason I asks about the blowoff valve is because I don't have one and would have to make or buy one. But you're right I shouldn't take the risk

I am trying this recipe for my second brew ever. I am wondering if it is necessary to use a blow off valve or if an airlock will work fine. I am using a 7 gallon bucket. Also, if I am bottling instead of kegging, should I keep the bottles at 38 degrees as well? I'm assuming I should, but just...