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I found some stainless stock pots at a local discount store for only 15 bucks. They have all different sizes but the largest was only 15. They are very thin but are stamped as being stainless steel....would you use this? could there be any problems with using one?

Not trying to hijack the thread but.....does anyone see a taste difference between the two? I am still new but have a couple of brews with each under my belt. The ones using DME turned out great. The ones using LME, not bad but not so great. The LME beers I have made have the exact same...

Was wondering if anyone ever used any type of filter, in specific a plate filter. I have been looking at maybe getting a plate filter for between kegs but was hoping to get some feedback on them first. Does filtering only benefit the look of the beer or will if affect the taste also...

Check out the kits at Austin Homebrew Supply. They have all kinds of clones to choose from plus basic styles. Their kits are very user friendly! When steeping make sure you keep your temperatures in the correct range. Usually 150-155F. Too high and it could really turn out bitter tasting and...

I am going to try my first lager and was wondering if I should use a yeast starter or if I would be ok just pitching the vial. I am making an Octoberfest and using the White Labs Octoberfest yeast. I thought I had some extra DME to make a starter but it must have gotten used. Trying to avoid a...

I have had that exact same look on a couple of my brews. I thought for sure it was an infection also but waited to see what would happen. The areas in question never got bigger but did seem to disperse given some time. I wrote them off as CO2 being given off. Being a new brewer, I wasn't sure...

I figured the Shiner beacuse it is the only commercial Kolsh that I know of....I also rather like their bock. Also, I plan on making manny trips here since finding this place so why not try them all. lol As far as Local 1, when I called them to see if they carry it...they had 1 left and would...

I came across a local store that has a huge beer list and will allow you to mix and match a six pack. Figured what place would be better than here to get ideas for the "ultimate sixer". So far I am thinking about these.....Brooklyn Local 1, Duvel Gold Ale, Shiner Kolsch, New Castle Brown...

Is color going to be the only difference? There shouldn't be a taste change....should there?

Are these the same just by a different name?

Do any of you see a problem with off flavors or anything from the plastic? Thats my only concern.....the plastic transfering taste or something like that.

I ran across these while searching the net for brewing things and wondered if anyone uses them or had some feedback on them. I would love to have a conical fermenter and the SS ones are soooo expensive but I wasn't quite wild about leaving beer in plastic that long. Does anyone see a down side...

Sparky, pretty sweet set-up. If you have a plan, send it my way. It would be greatly appreciated. What do you figure you have into it, cost wise?

This has probably been asked before but.....I have been looking at brew sculptures and wondered if anyone has built one/has plans for one. I have never done any all grain brewing yet and am not real clear on the series of events. How would a three tier system be utilized? :confused: What...

I was going to ask a question along these same lines. I am still waiting on my first batch to fully mature. I tasted at bottling and it had a very harsh/bitter after taste. After two weeks in the bottle the harsh/bitter end taste has greatly diminished but is still noticeable. The beer is...