Dirts Brew log

[dirthand]

@dirthand I would suggest lowering concentration to 200-225mg per ml range for first brew. Depending on the state/quality of your raws, it might crash on you if you’re not familiar with the process yet.

Start small, do 100-200ml batches then let it sit for a month, remember it’s warm in the summer so it might be ok now but come colder months the 300mg/ml might crash.

It’s just trial and error, most compounds are so basic to do that adjustments aren’t needed until you make blends or push mgs to the upper limits.

Yes sir i am only going to do 100ml batches. However i put quite of thought into the concentration thing. One of the reasons i wanted to make my own was to make a little higher concentrations for less volume. At the moment i use qsc test and it crashes. i already heat all my oils before injection, just a habit i formed. I have no problems if it crashed a little and needs to be warmed up and uncashed ever so often. I have looked into to using Ethyl oleate and get mixed reviews. From what i have gathered i feel that 26% BB will hold the Cyp. I would like to hear some opinions on the EO thpough! Most long esters will be at 300 is what i have on my mind at the moment. First 3 anyway.
testc 300
mast e 300
tren e 300

 

[iris]

I have read an extreme amount of information in the homebrew section.. Thing is that it usually ends up with guys bickering back and forth about how it can be done this way and that way. There are a few people that when they post i really try and look at it a little closer cause it seems like they are a little more confident and trusty than others. I only know 2 people in person at the moment that run gear that i talk to face to face. Unfortunately even though they have both been running gear quite a bit longer than me they are definantly not educated as they should be.

Narta and Spiff brew a lot and I have been reading their posts.
Qadsan has been posting quite a bit, too.
Deskoze is always generous with everyone, sharing his experience.
I understand what you are saying, people have their own take on things, but you need to be sure about what you are doing.
It's right to identify the members that have extensive experience and it does shine through what they write, as you say.
I hope Mr N will pop by with some advice for you, D

 

[DECLAN]

Yes sir i am only going to do 100ml batches. However i put quite of thought into the concentration thing. One of the reasons i wanted to make my own was to make a little higher concentrations for less volume. At the moment i use qsc test and it crashes. i already heat all my oils before injection, just a habit i formed. I have no problems if it crashed a little and needs to be warmed up and uncashed ever so often. I have looked into to using Ethyl oleate and get mixed reviews. From what i have gathered i feel that 26% BB will hold the Cyp. I would like to hear some opinions on the EO thpough! Most long esters will be at 300 is what i have on my mind at the moment. First 3 anyway.
testc 300
mast e 300
tren e 300

At 100ml you shouldn’t be losing a lot of powder time and effort if it doesn’t work the first time and you have to repair it.

Also, if you’re not ready for some forearm workout, just buy some caulking gun.

 

[qadsan]

I hope Mr N will pop by with some advice for you, D

Narta has been a wealth of knowledge. Lots to learn by anybody who takes the time to read his older posts. Meso is a wealth of knowledge and I’ve leaned plenty by simply searching and reading. Fun stuff!

 

[iris]

Narta has been a wealth of knowledge. Lots to learn by anybody who takes the time to read his older posts. Meso is a wealth of knowledge and I’ve leaned plenty by simply searching and reading. Fun stuff!

I read your posts (hence the mention) (BTW, I often don't tag people in case they don't want to be bothered by someone random, here).
You also put a lot of good info, out there.
Have you been homebrewing for a long time?

 

[dirthand]

At 100ml you shouldn’t be losing a lot of powder time and effort if it doesn’t work the first time and you have to repair it.

Also, if you’re not ready for some forearm workout, just buy some caulking gun.

Got one!!

 

[dirthand]

Narta and Spiff brew a lot and I have been reading their posts.
Qadsan has been posting quite a bit, too.
Deskoze is always generous with everyone, sharing his experience.
I understand what you are saying, people have their own take on things, but you need to be sure about what you are doing.
It's right to identify the members that have extensive experience and it does shine through what they write, as you say.
I hope Mr N will pop by with some advice for you, D

All thise guys you mention I feel are credible!! Actually we're the ones I was talking about!

 

[iris]

All thise guys you mention I feel are credible!! Actually we're the ones I was talking about!

I have found many posts by Declan in this forum, too, so I am not surprised he replied, here
He is always so humble and unassuming, but he knows a lot of stuff.
Super cool

 

[qadsan]

I read your posts (hence the mention) (BTW, I often don't tag people in case they don't want to be bothered by someone random, here).
You also put a lot of good info, out there.
Have you been homebrewing for a long time?

I started with syringe filters a little more than a dozen years ago. It was just basic test c at the beginning, and later with npp, mast and primo. Got more heavily into it these past few years with more equipment just because it was fun and I wanted more control over my gear, trying blends, etc. I’m a bit of a newbie brewer compared to many here.