Recent content by rmuenster

Thanks for the suggestions. Just ran up to my local homebrew store and picked up some PBW. I've got 3 cases of bottles to clean so I'm going to make multiple soak stations. One containing a mixture of PBW and the other 50/50 vinegar bath. I'll let each sit overnight and check on it in the...

So my wife and I picked up some old Vintage British beer bottles a few months ago. When I brough them home I washed them out with some bleach followed by a nice rinsing with the last of my 1-step. Trouble is there is still a lot of hazing and calcium buildup on the bottle, mostly around the...

Maybe I should have rephrased my comments such that I don't want my highest dollar batch (to date) turning into vinegar. Up 'til now I've brewed 5 gal batches for ~$45. Gravity readings are dropping slightly still. Heading out until Friday and planning on letting it sit until then...

Thanks for the quick responses. I've been reading a lot on fermentation and some of the sticky's on the beginners section and they or proving very valuable. I left a 9 off my TG. I should have said 1.019 - 1.031. It closes the gap a bit on the range. They were dry yeast packs and I...

This is my first higher gravity beer i've tried brewing. It's a Russion Imperioal Stout from an extract kit I purchased at my local homebrew store (Alternative Beverage rocks!). He'res what i've done so far.... 11 lbs DME (5 light and 6 dark) 1 bag speciality malts - black patent, crystal...

Morning all. Been lurking here for awhile and decided to register. I started brewing a little over a year ago and am hooked. Finally started kegging 3 months back and (like everyone else I've spoken to) don't know why they waited so long. Just ordered my temp controller and when it comes...