Recent content by fhu667

I just purchased an Idylis 7 cubic foot freezer from lowes. The coarse screw needed to be turned clockwise about 10 revolutions which was also the limit, but that holds the temp at about 35 degrees.

Well summer is approaching, and I find myself almost out if beer. I started being last fall so I've not had a summer brew yet. How do I keep the fermentation at the right temperature during the warm months. The guys at the homebrew shop suggested ice blocks and towels, but that sounds like a...

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice. I will continue to wait it out, and I'll keep my heater going in the room.

I did use Irish Moss. It was clear when it went into the bottling bucket. For the last 5 or 6 days I put a small heater in the room that is keeping it around 72 or so. I was afraid that the temperature might be a problem.

My first partial extract was a cream ale. I remember when I checked the FG from the secondary that it was clear and golden. It has been in the bottle for about 3 weeks now. I don't remember how much sugar I used when bottling, but it was what my LHBS recommended, and it was the same as a dark...

I don't know if a rat could get the flaps open since they seal magnetically. I've never seen any evidence of rodents in the house, but I know we have them outside. It's funny how fast my dog hits that door. Sometimes it sounds like she's taking part of the wall with her. And the through the wall...

I have a through the wall door. It's the best thing I ever did for me and my dog. No special training was required. It's so nice to not have to worry about rising home to let her out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Home Brew mobile app