Recent content by lakeshorebrewer

When I started brewing I used extract only and I was really happy with the results. I moved to all grain because of cost and then I began to learn about how much more I could control with a mash involved. Either way you can make some great brew. The really nice about extract is the amount of...

All Grain

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Hey all, I finally bit the bullet and bought a 26 gallon single tier system tonight. I have researched a bunch of systems and decided to go with this one. I have read reviews and feel good about the choice. A question I have to anyone who has one is what have you added to yours to make your...

Welcome Plasma brewer!! This is the best site ever for a homebrewer to keep plugged into. The carboy works perfectly for second stage. My personal plug for Sicilliano's... the best home brew shop I have ever been to. Helpful staff and well stocked for the "stop in and pick up" and the...

If I am brewing a simple batch, then I'm a drinkin' a homebrew. :mug: If I need to concetrate about the batch, then I can wait 'till it's time to "chill". ;)

One more place for the Michigan folks to put on a list to visit. Heard lots of great things, unfortunately they were closed when I was stopping by. Hope to make it there someday soon.

The important thing is that you have enough healthy yeast cells to ferment. At this level too much isn't an issue.

Hey Kellzey, welcome back to brewing. I totally get the parts collecting phase. Seems like it never ends for me. The list of parts just seems to change. I started in 94 I think and I wish the internet was a helpful back then. You can find almost anything these days about brewing. This forum...

Pitching was the right thing. Even if it has a low count of viable cells it is better than none. The bacteria will start to take over if you let it set. It's just the way it is no matter how clean your process is. I keep a couple of dry packs of ale yeast around just in case I have an issue like...

Candycorn

Off without a doubt. An uncovered hard boil is what you want. If you cover the pot, you can have a build up of Dimethyl Sulfide that smells like corn and has a cooked vegetable taste. You also run the risk of a sudden boilover when the surface tension is broken. If you have a problem with not...

Welcome JTB. You have hit the motherload in brewing knowledge. Some of these folks are top shelf. Good brewing bud. Cheers!!

Based on what I have read, I would say your mill is way too tight. The goal is to break the grains up and leave the husk fairly in tact exposing the inner material...."endosperm". The more you breakdown the barley, the more likely it is that you will pull tannins from the husk. Loosen the mill...

I check on them every few days. It's been a love hate since I planted them a few years ago due to the lack of production. Hoping for better results this year since I put in new beds of potting soil for the rhyzomes.