Recent content by Beerphonic

Well, well, well... I just did a little ice water calibration on the thermometer. It was a good 8° low!!! :eek: No wonder my beers were all messed up. I have been reading say, 152° on the thermometer and its really 160°! :smack: Lesson learned I guess. I will testing that out every brew day...

Hmm. The only thing I can think of is that my thermometer is off. I will try and check it and see. I know I have not had a mash, according to my thermometer, that has been too high. I am pretty careful and follow the recipes as best I can. I think my mashes have been between 150° and 155°...

I was thinking too many unfermenatbles could be the issue. I will look into the thermometer calibration. I was thinking of getting a new one anyway so maybe I will just do that. Have a good, not too expensive recommendation? I know every batch is a bit different but could you recommend a...

Hi, I have been brewing for about 5 years now (mostly partial mash), 4-6 batches a year so not too prolific. Always 5 gallons. I recently got an AG kit for Xmas from the wifey, and have brewed 4 batches so far. 1 turned out fantastic but the other three have had some issues, one a pretty...

Reporting back. You can look at my original post on page 14 I believe. The beer turned out great! Wonderful jalapeño smell and flavor without being overpowering. One of my favorite beers to date! I used 3 in the boil, 3 at the beginning of the secondary and 2 more with the vodka with a few...

Just like to add my .02. I just brewed a batch yesterday with a different recipe, partial mash recipe. for a 5 gallon batch: 1.5lbs 2 row Carapils 1.5lbs 6 row Carapils 1.5lbs Flaked corn 3lbs extra light dry malt extract .75oz East Kent Golding (60min) .25oz East Kent Golding (30min) .25oz...