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I paid $17 for a 22 oz of Jolly Pumpkin's Bam Biere (specialty beer stores in Philly have a 100% markup it seems). The same thing happened. It was also undrinkable. I've enjoyed that beer before but this bottle was sour enough to let us know something went wrong. I hope that makes you...

Newb question: Why not squeeze the grain bag?

Breakfast beers are the best. Especially on a Sunday when your only plan is to watch baseball on TV. In Philly there's an annual "Wingbowl." It's an eating competition that starts at 7 AM on a Friday. Thousands of people show up and it's probably the most ridiculous event to witness- I...

I throw the bag into a strainer which fits over a large pot. Let the juices drain and/or help them along but pushing on it with a large spoon then dump 'em back into the pot. Kind of like what you'd do with a tea bag but with larger tools. :)

I could make up excuses, but you're right. We're slacking!! :o

I just realized I've been lurking the boards for about a year and have yet to say take part in the action. Just wanted to pop my posting cherry! My boyfriend and I have been brewing for about a year and we just bottled our 7th batch this evening (a bare bones wheat beer that has a remarkably...