Homebrewers - Whats in the fermenter?

JohnnyKay5 · 04-01-2012, 01:41 PM

so far so good. 21 hours from completion of racking to the primary, used liquid wyeast, fermenting like a champ

reggiebuckeye · 04-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

rack04 · 04-01-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

Reggie,

You can bottle from a keg. Don't think you need to get a beer gun. Search for a DIY counter pressure bottle filler.

replicant_argent · 04-01-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Looking at taking the plunge when I get back from deployment. Debating how far I want to jump. Keg vs bottle. Extract vs all-grain. Decisions, decisions. Suggestions? Can I keg and bottle? I have about two months to make a decision.

Both.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/we-n...eer-gun-24678/
Works slick.
Keg, then fill growlers or bottles as needed.

reggiebuckeye · 04-02-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Reggie,

You can bottle from a keg. Don't think you need to get a beer gun. Search for a DIY counter pressure bottle filler.

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Both.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/we-n...eer-gun-24678/
Works slick.
Keg, then fill growlers or bottles as needed.

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.

I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

Salvelinus · 04-02-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.

I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

I think that is the way to go. You can get great results with extract brewing. You'll get a handle on whether or not you enjoy the process. If you do, then look into all grain.

replicant_argent · 04-02-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

Thanks for the input. DIY? You obviously don't know who you're talking to.

I will look into working that out. I do have a bit of time. Guess I'll start extract. All-grain eventually.

if you can buy the parts and slip the rubber stopper over the racking cane, then plug it into a pre-made hose.. You are good to go.

reggiebuckeye · 04-02-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

I think that is the way to go. You can get great results with extract brewing. You'll get a handle on whether or not you enjoy the process. If you do, then look into all grain.

That's the plan.

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

if you can buy the parts and slip the rubber stopper over the racking cane, then plug it into a pre-made hose.. You are good to go.

So, super simple? EXCELLENT!!

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