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is this sold yet?

Booyah! I would make great beer!

Thanks JonM!

I'm going to brew this on saturday with some friends that really wanted me to brew a stout. Here goes!:mug: Recipe: Handlebar Imperial Stout Brewer: Derek Asst Brewer: Avril, Lynn and Jack Style: Imperial Stout TYPE: All Grain Taste: (30.0) Recipe Specifications...

I decided to do an Oktoberfest. This is my 8th batch, 4th all-grain. I used the Wyeast Octoberfest Lager Blend I don't have a separate fridge. I'm doing the best I can with what I've got...etc I lagered in my refrigerator at 46F for about a week and at 50F. I didn't really think...

I was having friends over to try my homebrew. It was probably my 2nd batch; an IPA. I poured a 4oz glass for my friend the chef. I handed it to her and she said," can I have some ice cubes in this." I felt so insulted. I said, "no, absolutely not. It's not whiskey or something." She is good...

They are releasing Galactic Double Daisy Cutter this Friday. It sounds awesome, with Galaxy Hops from Australia!!!

I live in Chicago, and these guys, along with many other breweries that opened in the last 5 or so years, TOTALLY ROCK!!!! Daisy Cutter Pale Ale This beer has a great hop profile, its got a sweet malty finish. I love walking over and saying hello and filling up the growler! Anybody had...

It turned out well. I learned some things though. I'm going to do it all-grain in the future (no more extract tang). Vienna has to be mashed. Also I'm going to dry hop because there was not much aroma. My beer buddies enjoyed it and gave me good feed back as well. Thanks for asking.

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But I don't have a carboy! Pick-a-me! Derek

Yes krausen or cakey substance on the bottom. I think there are tiny bubbles on the top. The temp changes could possibly be 10-20 degrees. He had the heat on in that bathroom at times/its been about 50 degrees and colder at night, with ppl coming in and out that door.

Did the yeast stop? We're brewing an english bitter. We pitched the yeast friday afternoon and it stopped (bubbles stopped/no noticeable activity) yesterday or today. Should we re-pitch yeast? I'm wondering if this could be due to temperature fluctuations. We put it in a small bathroom by the...

Yeah, I understand that, but I need more specific info. The BIAB that is listed in equipment is for 2 gallons not 5. I've messed around with it but it doesn't seem right.

Hi, I used BrewTarget yesterday for an IPA on extract half boil. It worked great! I nailed the OG and it is fermenting nicely today. I am going to do a Brew in a bag at 5 gallons for my next brew. How do I set a new equipment template for that?