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I have been reading that the next step to brewing better beer is temperature control. I have radiant heat and One of my main issues is space. I live in a studio apartment and have a mini fridge that fits one Korny keg and the co2 tank and regulator, so a temp controller on that really isnt an...

I really appreciate all of the help. I'd like to try better temp control but I'm not sure what I have space for. I have a small fridge that I keep 1 corny keg and co2 in for draught. Unfortunately I live in a small apartment and don't have room for a chest freezer. Any ideas what I can do with...

I Made a homemade wort chiller out of copper and am in fear of using it. I got it wet with sanitizer after I first constructed it and it obviously had a Strong metallic smell to it. I fear that it will impart this in my wort. I've just made the jump to full boil so a chiller is a must. Does...

I was just looking for some general insight into what upgrades people made off of a beginners brewing kit. I have recently purchased a 30 qt stockpot and outdoor propane burner for the boil. I also made a wort chiller ( which I'm afraid to use as I fear it will leave a metallic taste). I have...

I guess I'm just concerned because before I set it at 12 psi, I relieved all the pressure from the head space, and rolled it on the floor for 5 min and tried to relieve more pressure. Mostly foam just came out, so I let it settle for a bit and hooked it up to sit for a week. I'm just hoping...

You guys have been fantastic. Pardon my ignorance, so vent all the CO2 from the head space. Then put gas back on and set to 12psi. Take the gas off and let it sit for a week? And yes I'm using a picnic tap that came with the kit...

Yes I relieved all the pressure and then set it to 10 to try it. After it came out all foam I set the regulator to 15 psi, unhooked the gas and put it back in the fridge. Should I just let it sit that way or vent all the co2 from the head space, vent it a few more times and leave it hooked up to...

How do I correct my issue ?

I used the directions from keg connection to force carbonate. They say cool the keg, put on 25lbs of co2 and rock it back and forth for 10 min, let sit for 2 hours and it should be ready. I waited two hours, went to pour it from the picnic tap and got all foam. Once the foam settled it turned...

My iPhone sent that before I was done, sorry about that. I purchased a ball lock keg from keg connection. They say they clean the keg in a three step process and lubricate the o rings. Do you think I should clean it again with c- brite to be safe? Or just sanitize it and fill it? It was still...

Recently got a ball lock keg from keg

Once you cap it how long will the beer stay carbonated. Great idea with the 22 oz bottles.

Will soon be kegging my beers and have got a few requests for growlers. What have people used to seal the growlers to keep the beer fresh?

I Recently brewed a True Brew IPA kit. It was the in primary for 5 weeks and 3 weeks bottle conditioning. It has great carbonation, and starts well but has this very odd off flavor in the middle. The only way I can describe it would be molasses. I had a ton of problems getting the kettle to...

I went to my local homebrew store and he set me up with the yeast ( safale US 05 two packets) he thought I should be ok with what I had in the book. Do you recommend AHA recipes?