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  1. bobbyisstrange

    Looking for the right kegerator

    I am in the process of making a garage bar - I’m looking to a new kegerator. The garage has no ac so my first pour is always foam due to the faucet being warm. Not sure there is a way to remedy that. Any recommendations on a new unit?
  2. bobbyisstrange

    Rocket beer causing mass amounts of foam - help!!!

    Good morning crew, I just got my first kegerator…I watched video after video on how to properly set it up and to my no so much surprise- something is wrong somewhere. I set the co2 to 10 psi, the beer line is about 8 feet long, the kegerator is about 38-40 degrees…not sure why it’s coming out...
  3. bobbyisstrange

    Minimal carbonation

    Hello, my Padre and I made a Christmas ale from Brewers best…followed directions to a T and we finally cracked one open after it being bottled for 3 weeks and noticed there is next to no carbonation…kind of perplexed on what happened…any advice?
  4. bobbyisstrange

    Top off

    I have a few gallons of cider fermenting and it’s ready for secondary…there has been a little bit of loss of cider and after transferring would it be ok to top off with regular cider? The same brand of cider I used in the primary. Yes
  5. bobbyisstrange

    Brewing three ciders with three different yeasts

    I’m brewing 3 one gallon jugs of cider…I’m using a Nottingham ale yeast in one, I’m using safale s04 in another and safcider yeast in the last…they are all bubbling nicely, but the Nottingham yeast is not pushing any movement in the airlock…is that normal? The yeast is definitely working...
  6. bobbyisstrange

    Wanting to do first cider batch

    I’m looking for a nice easy recipe with the outcome being slightly sweet and carbonated…anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
  7. bobbyisstrange

    George Washington’s Beer

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone had a step by step recipe of Washington’s beer...I’ve seen a few posts, but I’m still pretty new at this, usually only do kits a couple times a year...want to step it up a little but really want to make Washington’s recipe...just think it would be fun...thanks!
  8. bobbyisstrange

    Is this wine fermenting?

    So I have only brewed beers and meads in the past...this is my first 5 gallons of wine I’ve ever done...this is also the first time my airlock has not had any activity...I read that if there is a lot of head room it won’t have register any activity...I cracked it open to take a look...is this...
  9. bobbyisstrange

    grape juice

    Does anyone know of any vineyards that sells freshly pressed grape juice?
  10. bobbyisstrange

    question about beer head.

    I brewed a braggot witbier and I primed with the amount of honey the recipe called for. I know that you are supposed to let it sit for 2 weeks but I cracked on open a week after bottling and the head is insanely thick. If you wait a while it will go down but when your pour it in a glass it's...
  11. bobbyisstrange

    Braggot and/or honey brew recipes

    Hello everyone, I am looking for a few nice easy braggot and/or honey brew recipes...I have tried mead, and love it, but I really enjoy that mixture between the hops and honey...also, I'd like something that only takes a month of wait as opposed to 9 months...anyway thanks everyone! Sent from...
  12. bobbyisstrange

    Question about cleaning plastic 5 gallon carboy

    I have a plastic carboy that has been in storage in a basement for about 3 years. I was wondering if my 1 Step No Rinse Cleaner would be sufficient in cleaning the carboy. I have heard of people using Oxiclean and I really dont want to go that rout. Thanks!
  13. bobbyisstrange

    Have a question about a Braggot

    I'm getting ready to start this recipe 3 lb. light DME (Dry Malt Extract) 4.5 lb. wild flower honey 1 lb. 20L crystal malt 1 oz. cascade hops 1 tsp. irish moss 1 packet ale yeast (Danstar Windsor) Heat one gallon water to 160F and steep crushed crystal malt at 160 - 165 for 20 minuets. Remove...
  14. bobbyisstrange

    Brewing calculator?

    Hello, I am new to brewing, I was wondering if anyone knows of an app that converts 5 gallon recipes to 1 gallon recipes. Thanks for the help! Sent from my SCH-I605 using Home Brew mobile app
  15. bobbyisstrange

    Trying this pumpkin spice mead

    I found this recipe on the forum, Ingredients (1 gallon) 1 packet of bread yeast (so it stays sweet) 3 pounds clover honey 1 cup brown sugar 2 pounds pumpkin puree 3 sticks cinnamon 1 leveled tsp of nutmeg 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 gal. water and enough water to fill up to 1...
  16. bobbyisstrange

    Cherry melomel

    On New years eve I started a cherry melomel...A real easy recipe from Stormthecastle.com...it was bubbling very nicely but it seems that after only 7 days it's no longer bubbling in the airlock...is the fermenting done? or is 7 days to soon? Any tips? Thanks! Sent from my SCH-I605 using Home...
  17. bobbyisstrange

    Settled Honey

    I am very excited that I started brewing mead...I have another quick question...I noticed that the honey in my jug has settled to the bottom...is this normal? Sent from my SCH-I605 using Home Brew mobile app
  18. bobbyisstrange

    First batch of Mead...JAOM

    Hello everyone, this is my first post and I have a question about my first batch of mead. I am doing Joes ancient orange mead and it seems that some yeast went up through the airlock...will this pose a problem...it seems to be fermenting well...anyway, thanks for the help! Sent from my...
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