Can I get some input on putting the probe in a bottle of water vs in the open air?
When I tried the bottle of water, it took the water way too long to cool / warm and I found there were bigger swings in the cooling / warming.
I have made a keezer from a 7 cubic foot chest freezer. I ran the keezer empty for about one week to make sure the temps were ok. With SP = 45 degrees, there were some small swings in temperature, but the temperature never went below 40 degrees.
After the testing, I put one keg inside. No...
I am looking for simple, even if it means spending a little more money. I do not want to have to wire anything or take my freezer apart to get this project done.
I am looking for a controller for a chest freezer which will allow me to use the freezer as a fermentation chamber or kegerator...
In my first carboy fermentation, I did not put a cover over my carboy because I didn't know better. It was only after a read a post about this that I covered it. It was probably without a cover for a few days.
My beer doesn't seem quite right. I am thinking the beer might be skunky.
Can...
Keep it in a dark closet for up to 3 additional weeks and try it again. Patience is the key to great beer. Don't "waste" bottles by Trying them too soon.
I had a buddy who made fireworks as a hobby. He helped me make a "marry me" sign out of fireworks. She wasn't at all prepared for the sudden pop and flash of light. It scared her at first.
I have since divorced. For that I just let a lawyer tell her.