Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter? - Page 41

Salvelinus · 01-19-2012, 01:17 PM

You're getting glass instead of plastic. I like the glass because I can see the fermentation better.

CigarSquid · 01-19-2012, 01:23 PM

I only use the plastic when bottling. I have a 2 glass carboys. Love them.

Mikey202 · 01-20-2012, 04:27 PM

Brewing a Belgian Dubbel this weekend.

Partial mash.

Mikey202 · 01-26-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

Brewing a Belgian Dubbel this weekend.

Partial mash.

This has pushed the cap of the carboy, twice. We have a blowoff tube on this, also. Belgian yeast is aggressive!!!!

Salvelinus · 01-26-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

This has pushed the cap of the carboy, twice. We have a blowoff tube on this, also. Belgian yeast is aggressive!!!!

I made a belgian strong that pushed yeast through the blowoff tube for 4 days straight. The Belgians have definitely perfected aggressive yeasts that attenuate well!

Just bottled up a scottish that wound up being more of a 90 than a wee heavy. Added some yeast at bottling. First time doing this, hope they don't blow.

mmblz · 01-20-2012, 04:42 PM

bottled furious clone last night.
gearing up to start the ruination clone.

forgop · 01-21-2012, 06:52 PM

Ok, not hearing back from the craigslist ad.

So, if you were buying a kit today(knowing what you know now), what would you buy? Not looking for an extravagant kit by any means, but something that makes me wish I had splurged for something nicer for an extra $25 type of kit. Let's say I want to keep this around $200 with the pot.

Some things I'm considering thus far:
http://www.homebrewit.com/beer-brewing-kit.php (Deluxe kit)

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/homeb...ent-kit-2.html

http://morebeer.com/view_product/159...ottling_Deluxe

Thanks!

rack04 · 01-21-2012, 08:43 PM

Brewed a 10.50 gallon robust porter today. It was a long brew day but I'm sure in 4 weeks it will worth it.

BeerAdvocate · 01-21-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Ok, not hearing back from the craigslist ad.

So, if you were buying a kit today(knowing what you know now), what would you buy? Not looking for an extravagant kit by any means, but something that makes me wish I had splurged for something nicer for an extra $25 type of kit. Let's say I want to keep this around $200 with the pot.

Some things I'm considering thus far:
http://www.homebrewit.com/beer-brewing-kit.php (Deluxe kit)

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/homeb...ent-kit-2.html

http://morebeer.com/view_product/159...ottling_Deluxe

Thanks!

The Midwest kit is the way to go. Thats what I started with and I still use most of. Minus the buckets.

forgop · 01-22-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

The Midwest kit is the way to go. Thats what I started with and I still use most of. Minus the buckets.

It seems like it was the most complete kit out there for the money. Only change I might make though is get the kit without the pot included. Their shipping brings this kit to around $230 I think. For around $185 shipped, I can get the same kit with 2 carboys(minus bottles) and pick up a 5 gal pot like on amazon or BB&B for probably the same price.

Salvelinus · 01-22-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

It seems like it was the most complete kit out there for the money. Only change I might make though is get the kit without the pot included. Their shipping brings this kit to around $230 I think. For around $185 shipped, I can get the same kit with 2 carboys(minus bottles) and pick up a 5 gal pot like on amazon or BB&B for probably the same price.

I'd go the route you mention, and put some thought into a larger pot if you think you might ever want to move to full boils.

forgop · 01-22-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

I'd go the route you mention, and put some thought into a larger pot if you think you might ever want to move to full boils.

So, let me ask you this-what's the difference between a foil boil and a half boil I guess?

Salvelinus · 01-22-2012, 07:33 PM

You get better hop utilization, you can brew all grain if you choose to, some say you don't get an extract twang. FWIW Zainashef mentions full boils being a key to making great beer, along with pitching the right amount of healthy yeast.

Very big con: You're going to want a wort chiller.

If you save $50 by not getting a 5 gallon pot with the kit you can get an 8 gallon pot from Amazon for about that much. It'd just be a part of your system that you didn't need to upgrade if you decided to fall further down the homebrewing slope. You can always do a partial boil in an 8 gallon pot, you can't do a full boil in a 5 gallon pot. You can make good homebrew so many ways though, tons of people make great homebrew doing partial boils including my pal Jamie who's beers I'm always jealous of

forgop · 01-22-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salvelinus

You get better hop utilization, you can brew all grain if you choose to, some say you don't get an extract twang. FWIW Zainashef mentions full boils being a key to making great beer, along with pitching the right amount of healthy yeast.

Very big con: You're going to want a wort chiller.

If you save $50 by not getting a 5 gallon pot with the kit you can get an 8 gallon pot from Amazon for about that much. It'd just be a part of your system that you didn't need to upgrade if you decided to fall further down the homebrewing slope. You can always do a partial boil in an 8 gallon pot, you can't do a full boil in a 5 gallon pot. You can make good homebrew so many ways though, tons of people make great homebrew doing partial boils including my pal Jamie who's beers I'm always jealous of

As in I'm going to WANT or I'm going to NEED a wort chiller?

I've inquired on substituting the 7.5 gal pot they sell in lieu of the 4 gal pot. I'll see what they say. I'm also wanting to substitute the Hank's Hefeweizen kit in place of the 3 kits they offer with it.

replicant_argent · 01-22-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

As in I'm going to WANT or I'm going to NEED a wort chiller?

I've inquired on substituting the 7.5 gal pot they sell in lieu of the 4 gal pot. I'll see what they say. I'm also wanting to substitute the Hank's Hefeweizen kit in place of the 3 kits they offer with it.

You should see if they honor any competitors coupons.

Salvelinus · 01-23-2012, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

As in I'm going to WANT or I'm going to NEED a wort chiller?

I've inquired on substituting the 7.5 gal pot they sell in lieu of the 4 gal pot. I'll see what they say. I'm also wanting to substitute the Hank's Hefeweizen kit in place of the 3 kits they offer with it.

I chilled with the lid on the pot in an ice bath for a long time before I finally got a wort chiller. The chiller just makes the process a whole lot faster. I got my chiller on craigslist for $15. It's something you could hold out on until you found a good deal.

rack04 · 01-23-2012, 06:08 AM

Blew my first stopper and airlock during the night. Made quite a mess in the chest freezer. I keep telling myself that I should use a blowoff tube for the 1st week with every batch to be safe. Lesson learned.

replicant_argent · 01-22-2012, 08:10 PM

Extra pale ale in tonight.
Dryhopped my Black IPA today, and hopefully those Cascades will make a happy tasty beverage in about 5 days.

forgop · 01-23-2012, 09:15 PM

Well, the damage is done. Order placed.

I went with this kit: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/every...ent-kit-8.html. I decided I'd learn what I'm doing with this kit before getting into it even more so.

$223.27 shipped to my door.

ktblunden · 01-24-2012, 07:27 AM

Looking like I should get my bottles this week, so my first brew should get bottled this weekend. Then I'll be brewing a vanilla bourbon stout.

01-19-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? You're getting glass instead of plastic. I like the glass because I can see the fermentation better.

01-19-2012, 01:23 PM	#2
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? I only use the plastic when bottling. I have a 2 glass carboys. Love them. __________________ gaRRy

01-20-2012, 04:27 PM	#3
Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewing a Belgian Dubbel this weekend. Partial mash. __________________

01-20-2012, 04:42 PM	#6
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? bottled furious clone last night. gearing up to start the ruination clone. __________________ herf wear

01-21-2012, 06:52 PM	#7
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Ok, not hearing back from the craigslist ad. So, if you were buying a kit today(knowing what you know now), what would you buy? Not looking for an extravagant kit by any means, but something that makes me wish I had splurged for something nicer for an extra $25 type of kit. Let's say I want to keep this around $200 with the pot. Some things I'm considering thus far: http://www.homebrewit.com/beer-brewing-kit.php (Deluxe kit) http://www.midwestsupplies.com/homeb...ent-kit-2.html http://morebeer.com/view_product/159...ottling_Deluxe Thanks!

01-21-2012, 08:43 PM	#8
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Brewed a 10.50 gallon robust porter today. It was a long brew day but I'm sure in 4 weeks it will worth it. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

01-22-2012, 07:33 PM	#13
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? You get better hop utilization, you can brew all grain if you choose to, some say you don't get an extract twang. FWIW Zainashef mentions full boils being a key to making great beer, along with pitching the right amount of healthy yeast. Very big con: You're going to want a wort chiller. If you save $50 by not getting a 5 gallon pot with the kit you can get an 8 gallon pot from Amazon for about that much. It'd just be a part of your system that you didn't need to upgrade if you decided to fall further down the homebrewing slope. You can always do a partial boil in an 8 gallon pot, you can't do a full boil in a 5 gallon pot. You can make good homebrew so many ways though, tons of people make great homebrew doing partial boils including my pal Jamie who's beers I'm always jealous of

01-23-2012, 06:08 AM	#17
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Blew my first stopper and airlock during the night. Made quite a mess in the chest freezer. I keep telling myself that I should use a blowoff tube for the 1st week with every batch to be safe. Lesson learned. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

01-22-2012, 08:10 PM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Extra pale ale in tonight. Dryhopped my Black IPA today, and hopefully those Cascades will make a happy tasty beverage in about 5 days. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-23-2012, 09:15 PM	#19
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Well, the damage is done. Order placed. I went with this kit: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/every...ent-kit-8.html. I decided I'd learn what I'm doing with this kit before getting into it even more so. $223.27 shipped to my door.

01-24-2012, 07:27 AM	#20
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Homebrewers - Whats in the fermeter? Looking like I should get my bottles this week, so my first brew should get bottled this weekend. Then I'll be brewing a vanilla bourbon stout.