starhm Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 closet cleaned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eb50 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 by the way, i keg now and have a crap ton of bottle caps and priming sugar and the capping tool-plastic...anyone interested? i can go get a real count on these. 500 bottle caps 8 bags of priming sugar for 5 gal brews pay shipping and they are yours if you want them. i have some free priming sugar to throw in there as well. let me know when you box it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 my ancient dishwasher provided me no help. easier is always better if it doesnt affect the beer!!! beer exchange... I would do it (once I get better) but save some caps and bottles Anyone have a barleywine they would be willing to part with? I want to see if I like it before i brew it and wait 6 months to drink it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sierra Nevada usually releases a barley wine around this time of year. It's called Bigfoot. It's probably the most commercially available barley wine. Keep an eye out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 What kind of sugar do you all use for priming?; I've seen differing opinions for corn sugar vs table sugar. Are the same amounts used no matter what type it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I use 3/4 tsp. of corn sugar per bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So you're just putting the sugar directly into the bottle; i.e. you're not using a water mixture and putting into the fermentor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this would go in the bottling bucket just before bottling. its double edged sword here. you can use the bag of sugar for 5 gallons and adjust it for the volume under 5 gal you have to prevent them from exploding, or add per bottle and hope you fill the bottles to the same level to achieve the same carbonation in each. in the bucket is easier and more consistent, but if you mess it up you have taken out quite a few beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Keg and force carb FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So you're just putting the sugar directly into the bottle; i.e. you're not using a water mixture and putting into the fermentor? That's the way I am doing it yea.... Sugar in the bottle (not mixed with water or anything), then fill and hope the beer is to the same level on each bottle lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 you rebel, living life on the edge...im with sneaky on this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rc0032 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Keg and force carb FTW What method to force carb? I want to keg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 If you chill a keg and hook it up to gas it will carb it's self. Most people either let it sit a serving pressue (10-12psi) for a week to carb or 36 hours at 30 psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 or you run the chart based on temp and roll the keg on its side, gas valve up, until there is not more absorption of co2 by the beer. rolling on side gives more surface area for absorption. doenst take as long. the chart will give you a co2 cylinder pressure based on temp of the keg to achieve proper carbonation for the beer. good stuff!!! moderate-large initial investment for kegs and co2, but it saves time and heart ache in the end!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 It looked to be right under $1k for a kegging system that would work for me with a few kegs. Daddy wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 i just kept watching ebay to get the kegs as cheap as possible. check for how much to the co2 cylinder will cost on ebay and at the local place where you will need to get it filled. also, you will need the regulator. i bought all of my stuff on ebay. it wasnt that bad. some brew stores make deals on a co2, one keg, and regulator to get you started. you will also need a fridge or kegerator to keep the keg cold. funny as it is, a big fridge costs just as much as a kegerator. you can fit atleast 4 kegs in a full size fridge with a co2 cylinder in there. just use party taps on the kegs. hmmm, that is alot $$ to start!! i need to add this up sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 See I have a condo in the city and cant have a big thing; here is my plan Buy this http://www.beveragefactory.com/refrigerators/beer/sanyo.shtml and convert it into a 3 tap system like this http://www.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/1/4295-DSC02295.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 you could build one for $350. sneaky has a link in here somewhere to build you own kegerator with a sanyo fridge. you should look into it. i built mine from his link. wasnt hard at all and you can get everything but the fridge on ebay. i like that place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Craigslist is a good place to pick up kegerators on the cheap. I usually see one of that style of kegerator about once a month on CL in my area. A smaller chest freezer conversion might be a good and cheap solution for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 But they dont make the sanyo fridge anymore. The link goes something like this thought; right? http://imagehost.calabro.us/images/beer/Oster/default.htm I liked that one because you can fit 3 kegs in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 That's pretty much it exactly. 3 Kegs would be nice. Good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 its a thing of beauty...the temp regulator and tower fan are optional. i did not include them in mine, there are others that had foaming problems and put the tower fan in to keep cool air up in the tower. sneaky's video told you how to find the coils in the top so you didnt cut through them and off you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof4age Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Did you guys see the Oster model that "replaced" the 4912? I don't think it will hold 3, but 2 corneys and a #5 CO2 is enough for me. I'm building mine soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 sneaky's video told you how to find the coils in the top so you didnt cut through them and off you go. Ya search YouTube but...make a baking soda water paste plug the fridge in and apply the past to the top. the coil is where the slurry drys first Did you guys see the Oster model that "replaced" the 4912? I don't think it will hold 3, but 2 corneys and a #5 CO2 is enough for me. I'm building mine soon. Ya its another brand. Im telling you 3 is key! Im a huge fan of variate Of use the other one to lager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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