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My first batch ever - 4 gallons 4846

My Mr. Beer Cowboy Lager has been in bottles for about a week now and has clarified nicely. In a few of the bottles I have what appear to be a couple little (1-3mm) leaves suspended in the brew. I think they may be hops leaves, but I'm not sure. Will they settle in time or do I need to strain...

I agree, very dirty and unnecessary trick.

I scored an empty 4 gallon custard bucket from my favorite donut shop last night and decided I needed to try some of edwort's apfelwein. I was told by a guy at my local hb store that President's Choice Not from concentrate apple juice from Jewel (Chicago guys will know what I'm talking about)...

After presenting my first beer (Mr. Beer Pale Ale) to my uncle: "This is good, but the real test is whether or not it gives you a headache"

BevArt is the only HBS I've ever been in, but what I can tell you is that the staff is super friendly and helpful. Since there are so many of us in this area, are there any HB clubs that meet around here?

Hello, Like many, I got started with a Mr. Beer for Christmas. I thought it might be fun to try my hand at brewing and now it has become an obsession! I upgraded to a 5 Gallon system 3 days ago and I have my first part grain brew fermenting right now, an IPA. I have a few wines in process...