Recent content by videoman

Beersmith is my favorite program when looking side by side with Beertools.... but, just moved over to the Mac OS this year and had to leave Beersmith behind. Beertools has a Mac Version. Bummer. Would love to see a Mac version of Beersmith....

John is working the new store in Farmington.... Gabe is running Farmingdale. I have not seen John in the store for over a year now.

I tried many of the True Brew kits before going AG.... they were always good giving me a good product every time. Enjoy!!

Bout 15 extract kits before I made the move... 20/20 hindsight, probably only need 5 or so extract brews to understand the process before moving on.

Brewd00d is an outstanding vendor... I purchased the 60 quart system both HLT/MLT and have been extremely pleased. DONT MESS AROUND - BUY THE 60QT... you will want that capability someday. The only problem with using the PVC is slight bit of leakage.... the leakage comes from the rubber seals...

Honestly, John is a good guy... but can be moody... There are a group of guys around Gardiner that are trying to establish a little beer club... we've met twice alread, our third meeting is next weekend on June 29 in Wiscassett... most of the guys are from Gardiner, but a couple are from out...

The Grolsch bottles themselves can be slightly problematic... depending on how well you have sealed the bottle, and how well the rubber washer is working.

Hmmm... wheat stout... that sounds wicked good. I've started brewing my stouts in anticipation of fall. Best of luck with your brewing.

I can understand that... no need losing a customer over a vial of yeast, if you're asking me. John was always more interested in the Wine side of the shop anyway.... As a newbie I really spent alot of time there because their help and advise was invaluable. Now that I know my way around the...

Welcome... what types of beer have you been brewing?

Welcome... what do you have in mind for your first recipies?

Now that you mention it, I do remember fermintations that did look like that.... you're probably right.... I'll bet that beer will be just fine. Crazier things have happened.

Good luck on your first brew and enjoy..... ... and thank you lucky stars the Wings didn't do to the Stanley Cup what was done to the Memorial Cup... CHL Championship Trophy.... eeekkk gaaadds.

Well, let me be the first to say that I doubt what your looking at is a result of gelatin. I've used gelatin for fining several times; once you mix it with the water it should have been clear... you pour it in, kick the carboy a little to get it mixed and let is set... for me, I let it sit...

VIVA LAS VEGAS! Welcome to the boards... what do you have in mind for your first beer? Something light would be good for the first time around.