Recent content by twistr25

Well, hot damn, there ya go. Thanks!

This one is intriguing. Wonder if you can code it to a raspberry pi to control the temp too.

I used to, but I can't currently store bulk grain, and my lhbs does a pretty good job, so I usually just buy it the day or two before I brew and have it milled there

Do want to start some sours, but not sure I have the space currently for dedicated equipment, but that is a good thought as well.

Not so much a beginner's brewing question, I've been going for 6 years, but there are still some cool things out there I don't know about. First, some info about my setup. I have a 16 gal kettle, nice wort chiller, 10 gal Mash Tun, gas burner etc. I don't really have the space for pumps, etc. at...

Agree with Huaco, out of the three, the middle

Swing-top

I added a quarter teaspoon of sugar to each bottle this time to see if that did anything. We are trying to avoid the juice because we like the "original" flavor of the kombucha. I definitely think I see left over yeast particles in the bottles, but it's a lot harder to know whether it is viable.

I may be confusing with beer brewing, but in general, when any liquid off gases CO2, it collects in the head space since it is less dense. Refrigerating helps dissolve the CO2 back into the liquid. I think the problem I am having is it is not regenerating CO2 while it is as room temperature.

They sit at room temp or a little under, low 70s. Usually let them sit for 3-5 days before putting in the fridge for 24 hours

So this is technically our second batch. We let the first ferment a little longer than our taste buds preferred, a bit vineagary, so we backed it off this time and it tastes good, right around 3.0 pH and bottled in swing tops. To take a step back, we are fermenting in a 2-gallon jar. The first...

Can't have too many kegs! :ban:

Keg or bottles?

Sounds like they are suitable. If he didn't, wouldn't be bad to replace orings, etc. Good luck!

I'd ask for pics, but that's a pretty good deal. Are they ball lock or pin lock? That may make a difference and will also alter if it is an ok deal or a great deal.