It is not a good idea to top off fermenter with water. Risk of contaminating your home brewed beer is greater than the risk, or impacts, of oxidation. There is no need to use glass marbles to take up space either. If space is left in the carboy, leave it.
Category: Home Brewing Tips
Home brewing tips, techniques, ideas and suggestions.
How to Home Brew 101
Learn the basics of homebrewing beer. This guide shows how to brew beer, an American Pale Ale with malt extracts, cascade hops and safale US-05 and water. I’ll explain everything you need, and each step along the way.
Powdered Oxygen-Based Cleansers – How They Work
This is a thorough examination of powdered oxygen-based cleansers and sanitizers used to clean homebrewing equipment. The differences between One Step, B-Brite, C-Brite and OxiClean are examined.
Brewing Spiced Holiday Beers…
What herbs and spices can you add, or substitute, to make home brewed spiced winter ales and holiday beers? This little guide will show you what you can use and how to use them.
Carbonating Home Brew – Be Patient…
Lag in home brew carbonation. What’s happening? Most often just a little more time in the bottle is all that the beer requires to fully carbonate.