Recent content by Craig C

I would also try not rinsing your glass before pouring. The dry glass creates friction as the beer is poured into it, which will produce more head. There could be a number of contributing factors, but I would certainly try this.

That's what I was hoping to hear. Thanks guys!

Will this beer be ok or is it likely ruined.

126 views, but only one comment? Has no one purchased from this site?

43 replies and 88% say no secondary. I know the poll was a bit simple and their are many variables which might cause someone to use a secondary when they normally do not, but at least it tells me that a primary will suffice for most brews.

Interesting. I have my fourth batch in the carboy now and am experiencing the same thing with Safale Us-05. Started bubbling at about the 36 hour mark, built up about 1" of krausen and is still burping slowly at day 5. I was worried that something was wrong. I guess different yeast types...

Sounds good Matt. Thanks for the reply.

The price is great, but curious about what others here have experienced?

Agreed rodwha. Probably so. I'm just getting started. I may change my tune.

Wow! I assume that you mean that I can add as much as 4 lbs of honey? Yes, I had my decimal in the wrong place in the OP. 1/2 lb of corn sugar will increase ABV by 1/2%. Does that apply to honey as well? It seems that corn sugar would be cheaper, but I really have no idea because I can't...

Thanks guys. Yes, 5 gallons.

New home brewer here (4 batches) and I was in my LHBS over the weekend purchasing a BB Grapefruit IPA kit and asked about how to simply boost the ABV of a kit recipe. He suggested adding 1/2 lb of corn sugar to the boil for every .50% increase in ABV. I have no reason to doubt this, but just...

New home brewer here (4 batches) and I was in my LHBS over the weekend purchasing a BB Grapefruit IPA kit and asked about how to simply boost the ABV of a kit recipe. He suggested adding 1/2 lb of corn sugar to the boil for every .05% increase in ABV. I have no reason to doubt this, but just...

I'm liking the responses so far. Racking to a secondary is a major PITA.

When you brew your most common, favorite beers do you do a secondary fermentation or just use primary?