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  1. BoomerBrian

    First Time I Got Burned Because I Didn't Make A Starter

    Brewed a Kolsch a few weeks ago. Didn't have time to make a starter so I pitched the White Labs Kolsch yeast directly at 60 degrees. It took forever to take off. Fast forward a few weeks and it tastes like shit!! Has a burnt rubber flavor to it. Reading around on Reddit others have had the...
  2. BoomerBrian

    Fermenting in Corny Kegs

    I brew 3 gallon batches and since I mainly brew IPAs and hoppy Pale Ales reducing oxidation was high on my list.I took one of my kegs and cut a 1/2" off of the tube and drilled out the pressure relief so I could add a gromet and thermowell for temperature control. When fermenting I use gas side...
  3. BoomerBrian

    No Chill Tips

    So I tried no chill yesterday. I forgot to set the Extended Hop Time in Brewer's Friend. Tasted the wort this morning and it is hooooppppy. I have read that should be set anywhere from 5 to 15. What do other no chillers have this set at and do you adjust hop times in your recipe or just leave...
  4. BoomerBrian

    What is Idaho 007 Hop Listed As In Recipe Editor?

    What is Idaho 007 Hop Listed As In Recipe Editor? I can't seem to find it.
  5. BoomerBrian

    Cryo Hops Available Next Month

    Interested in trying these for late and dry hopping. Supposedly twice as potent as regular hops. https://ychhops.com/hop-products/cryo-hops
  6. BoomerBrian

    Hop Substitution Chart In Mobile App

    Would be great if the mobile app had a hop substitution chart. Often times the LBS is out of a certain hop and it would be nice to pull up the chart.
  7. BoomerBrian

    Anyone else using CraftBeerPi?

    Started using CraftBeerPi a few weeks and love it. Just curious if anyone else is using it. http://www.craftbeerpi.com/
  8. BoomerBrian

    Are Yeast Starters A Must For Washed Yeast?

    Hello, I am going to start washing and reusing my yeast. Up until now I mainly use dry yeast and re-hydrate it before pitching. I only brew small 2 gallon batches. When I reuse the yeast can I just let it come up to temperature and pitch or is it a must to make a starter? If I don't use a...

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