Recent content by eliastheodosis

There isn't one exact answer for this. There is some general guidance but you'll have to read up some and figure out the best order of upgrades that works for you. It's been over 10 years since I last used a Mr Beer but I remember that barrel fermentor being pretty rudimentary. Upgrades to your...

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Absolutely you can pitch BE-134 into the amber ale kit! It will taste different than the original recipe, of course, but there is no reason to believe it will be bad. In fact, I think it would work pretty well. I would definitely prefer that to fermenting US-05 at 78F. Your thought to ferment in...

Yeah, that's what I was envisioning. You could probably make some updates to your process to improve the overall beer quality, but you don't need to worry about that right now as you're learning. Once you have more experience you can update your fermentation equipment if you're enjoying the...

Sorry, didn't mean to assume :) Still probably close enough here, I think.

No problem! Sounds like there was a good chance fermentation happened then. Like you said, you'll find out. No reason to worry yet. Report back and let us know.

I agree with @brewSJ that it looks like an infection. You can just taste it out of the fermentor. I would probably open it to taste and then just decide if I wanted to bottle. If so, then just go straight into bottling. Any unenjoyable flavor means it's ruined. If you like the taste, even if it...

You probably haven't been around long enough yet to know :) Mr @Clint Yeastwood is being sarcastic. Helpfully sarcastic, but sarcastic 😂 The amount of sediment is fine and very normal. If it's neon yellow then maybe I'd be concerned. Dull yellow would be fine. I assume it's in bottles...

BE-134 is a great yeast to start! It makes a really nice, easy drinking saison. Plenty of yeast flavor without being too overboard. It'll do great at 78F. If you like it then there are many different saison yeasts to try. Pretty much all will be fine at 78F or above. I'm up for the window AC...

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Look forward to your contributions! It's always good to have a few more brain cells in the mix 😂 :mug:

Well, then I guess you know my vote 🙂 You could also combine the saison yeast with that hopping approach. I've had very good luck with that too. Especially with continental hops and their American analogs. Loral and Strisselspalt were especially standout!

I always get toasty and crackery from the Dingemans biscuit. I think it's a divisive malt for many people when used in larger amounts, though. Some people love a pretty heavy addition of it. Many don't. Honestly, try the recipe as is if you are feeling a little adventurous. It won't ruin the...

Hey and welcome! Picked up some Augustiner Helles on Friday and going out to one of my favorite breweries this evening. Hard for it not to be a good weekend! :mug:

We just keep telling him to do less and less of the biscuit and cara 😂 @hilljack13 just make an English pale ale already would ya!