Red Beerd wrote:How do you guys like those Grolsch swing top bottles for bottling by the way? I'm currently drinking a few to for research purposes only

They are the best, you never have to worry about bottle bombs. If they get too much pressure, they vent.

+1 on the getting them cold asap. the longer you let them chill the sweetness will mellow

Welcome to the club. I would definitely pick up john palmers how to brew book. Start saving money, you are going to need it. Glad to see another so cal member here.

Wife brought home a 6er of 006. Pretty good stuff

Welcome

Welcome to the hobby. There is a lot of knowledge here so don't be afraid to ask questions. Where in socal are you?

Glad I am not the only one

Technical tip.... Don't use mentos as an adjunct. Sorry for your loss

Thank you all for the kind and inspiring words

005 is my favorite so far. It is dangerously tasty. A six pack doesn't last long around me

Dad is doing much better, still a lot of looking after him. My nephew got full custody of his son with no visitation rights for the mother. :) I want to try and brew tomorrow. Life is getting a little easier, But I am getting a little tired of going to work at 10 at night and stopping at 2. Then get...

Gman20 wrote:Thanks guys just always heard star san is better...plus i just bought a new bottle before getting fermenter

Starsan only needs a minute to do it's thing

mashani wrote:FWIW: the reviews say the Grainfather insulating jacket fits if you put it on upside down.

I use a $6 yoga mat from amazon as an insulation blanket on my Braumiester. During the boil, I put the lid on with a spacer so steam can escape. Works great that way

I only have one question, What are they going to do with all those hops? They certainly aren't going to put it in any of their beer