Recent content by jeffj502

At the end of a brew there was a bunch of buildup in the bottom of the brew pot. Smelled like hops. Is this a problem? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

This is my second brew and I borrowed what I thought was a 6 gallon carboy but maybe it's bigger?? I'm afraid there is too much head space. Should I rack it to a smaller carboy? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Thanks for the feedback. I used three clamps I just didn't take pictures of all three. But glad you said something cause if I didn't I'd definitely have a leak! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Around $40 but it could be even cheaper because you could go to a plumber supply house and get even cheaper prices. I found an economy wort chiller online for $35 plus shipping but this way I was able to custom fit it to my new pot. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I really didn't set out to make a step by step instructional guide but really with just a bit on ingenuity and creativity anyone can figure this out. This chiller literally took me more time to purchase the materials in Home Depot than to actually assemble it. Materials: 20' feet of 3/8" OD...

I'm brewing a Pale Ale next! Pb brown ale sound interesting. How strong was the peanut butter? Is it similar to adding chocolate where there is just a hint? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Just bottled my first brew. I went with an brown ale. Can't wait to drink it! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Yeah it's going to be strong. I tasted it while I was transferring it to secondary. It's was drinkable but probably only for people who doesn't mind a little kick.

I first calculated the OG it had the potential for 10-12% (I added to much sugar!) I think it was around 1.09

I recently just transferred some hard cider to the secondary and to this reading. In the picture the hydrometer is up against the thief but it was the same when I had the thief straight up and down. Just wondering the alcohol %

Ok great. Thanks for the reply

I recently just finished my first attempt at beer. I was wondering if large amounts of water loss during the boil is common. I boiled 2.5 gallons of water but after the boil I had to add the other .5 gallon and 84 ounces to get back to the 2.5 gallons. It's around 1.2 gallons of loss. Here is...

This is my first attempt at brewing but my first calculation I believe there was a potential between 10-12% if I read correctly.

I recently started an apple cider on 12/23/13 here was my recipe 3 gallons 100% apple juice 3 lbs of sugar (I thought the guy at my local brew store said lbs when he might have said cups....opps) 1 packet yeast 1.5 tsp yeast energizer The potential problem that I am seeing is that the yeast...