Recent content by grichar2

Found the Amber clone recipe. I don't have a site online with it, so I'll just throw it here: This makes 5 gal. 2 lbs. lager malt 1 lb. vienna malt 1 lb. munich malt 4 oz. medium crystal malt (50L) 3 1/3 lb. light malt extract syrup 6 AAUs Tettnang hops Munich lager yeast (Wyeast 2308...

2 months during Katrina. Evacuated for the storm mid way through primary fermentation and had no choice but to let it do it's thing while the hurricane did its thing. Came out interesting to say the least

Cerebral Beernication Brewery as a play on cerebral fornication. My first homebrew was an Irish stout that came out with far too high of an alcohol content. In the words of Sam Jackson, "it'll get you drunk!"

So I'm still pretty new at this, I've made 20 gallons so far. I know that primary fermentation typically takes between 4 and 7 days, but what determines this? I started a new brew 3 days ago, and the air lock is barely bubbling anymore, though it was going strong the first 2 days. I don't think...

You're right, but you don't want a fluorescent light. That'll skunk your brew. As does everyone else here, I cover my carboy. I'm not too picky about bottles, though. If I'm using green bottles, I store them in a closed cabinet or the fridge. Both places are dark. As with most brews you'll make...

Thanks guys, I went with the basic immersion chiller set up. Simple enough. Copper tubing is expensive, but it works much better than the old fashion ice bath.

I've been searching for a recipe for Amber for a while with no luck. It's my hands down favorite beer, so I'll keep looking and let you know if I find anything

Does anyone have any suggestions on making an copper wort chiller. Sure I could buy one, but it's so much more fun to build things yourself

Being into homebrewing I'm just like all the rest of you and like doing things myself as opposed to buying premade goods. I want to build my own copper wort chiller with Home Depot supplies. Any suggestions?

Consider it added flavor. As much as it's nice to have a perfectly sterile area to brew, a few bugs shouldn't do you too much wrong.