Recent content by WizardBill

That is about what I get. Here is something that happended to me: A friend of the wife's was being supportive. Her (friend) hubby and son drink beer, so I should let them try it. So, I give them two nice smooth porters. I get the bottles back in about two days. I asked what they...

Is there a chart showing fermenting temperatures based on exact yeast strain used?

Whoops. Ingredient list has oats. Never mind. Yes, GF oats IS from cross contamination from other crops. Oats gave no wheat gluten.

I am very confused. After tons of research, it would seem like the best grain would be oats. I use oats all the time. There is gluten, but not wheat gluten in them.

Same here! Circle C in Austin, TX is an awesome course. Now I on central IL. One small 9 hole course close by! :(

1. Get a forced carb system. 2. Make batches that are consistent. 3. Move to all-grain. 4. Grow my own hops.

An apple cinnamon light brown oatmeal ale.

Going to try for five gallons/week. I am set up for six at a time, so, one batch a week should keep me going. That would mean 5 gals x 52 weeks for 260 gallons. Huge goals. We will see.

For 2013, I brewed 8 5 gal batches. That is 40 gallons. 47 12 oz bottles avg. per 5 gals. That makes 376 12 oz bottles. My highest output ever! I am still a noob! Obviously.

This is a problem I am having with my latest batch. I created an apple brown ale and it is flat. I used an extract brew and bottled it. There is about a 1/4th inch sediment in the bottom, so I assume the yeast is still in the bottle. I get a tiny hiss when I open one, but no carbonation. I...

I have the exact same issue. Trying to get a "yellow" beer. Even used a LME and a Pilsner extract. What gives?

Interesting. What if it IS being judged?

Whoops. That was an incomplete question. When I rinse, is THAT what I collect, and if so, how can I control the volume of water during the rinse? OR, am I failing to understand the process?

Sorry if this is idiotic. I have searched and searched these forums. I cannot understand the AG process. I have figured out that I gave to bake my barley for a time. Then, I soak it. Then, I rinse it. Here is my problem in understanding. If I rinse it, how can I collect the sugar? Thanks...

So, 1: Why? 2: Why? I am just learning, so... Why?