Inkleg wrote:100% and they run small

Excellent! Thanks, Inkleg.

Are they 100% cotton? Do they run big, small, or are they true to size? Just trying to decide what size to order. Thanks.

I'm getting spring fever too. I no longer brew indoors, and I ferment in my garage via temp-controlled fridges. As a result, I have been limited to brewing lagers during the winter months. Ideally, I'm still a few weeks away from ale weather - but, I'm very much looking forward to it.

Welcome aBorg, nighthawk!

How long, and at what temperature did you allow the beer to carbonate? Two to three weeks at room temperature (68-72, or so) should do the trick. With the carbonation drops, three weeks might be needed more often than not.

Bookmarked! Thanks for posting. The DME (starter) calculator will really come in handy.

...Have you been hitting the estimated ph in EZ water for your beers? .....Have you tasted an improvement or noticed cleaner clearer bers as well from the calcium? I don't have a pH meter yet, so I am currently putting my trust in the ez water calculator - for now. Just picked up my calcium and gyp...

If I got a call like this, I'd probably start some phishing of my own, asking questions and seeing how uncomfortable I could make the other person, before telling them to perform a physically impossible reproductive act on themselves and hanging up. My money says they would hang up on you first. Th...

A long time ago I had my tap-water tested by my local water treatment facility. They did some testing at my house, and the rest back at their lab. The results were as follows: pH - 7.65 Chlorine (Total) - 1.9 mg/L Alkalinity - 140 mg/L Dissolved Solids - 346 mg/L Dissolved Oxygen - 11.14 mg/L Hardne...

I think most people find the cylindrical coolers to be the best option, but a rectangular cooler would work just fine. If you already own an appropriate-sized rectangular cooler, then it would be cost effective to just convert that. But, if you have to purchase a cooler anyway, then I would recommen...

Welcome aBorg, Woody!

Kealia, I think you can buy the same keg from Rebel Brewer for $99. Plus, you get an additional $5 off using coupon code "5off4Lent" (thru Saturday).

Big CONGRATS, BF!!!

I'm at the point where I prefer glass carboys, despite the obvious risks. I currently use four; 6.5gal, 6-gal, 5-gal, and 3-gal. The 3-gallon glass carboy is fairly easy to haul around, Dave. I think you'd be quite happy with it.

I've always wanted to try this method, since watching the Basic Brewing video. I may finally pull the trigger, if your results prove positive. Please keep us posted.

Holy crap! Outstanding work, russki (and T8rSalad).