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Hi all. Three weeks ago I brewed up an all grain Porter, here's the recipe: O.G. 1.060 F.G. 1.010 Efficiency 60% 7# Maris otter 46.7% 4# Brown malt 26.7% 1# Flaked oats 6.7% 1# Caramel 60 6.7% .5# Special B 3.3% .5# Chocolate Malt...

Hello all, I'm going to be brewing a Spiced Christmas Stout and I've got plenty of questions for anyone willing to answer. I've never brewed with spices before, so, I was hoping I could get some feedback on my proposed volumes/preparations of the spices as well as my recipe in general. I haven't...

Hi guys, the time has come, in my opinion, to start trying out my own recipes. While I know can just wing it and adjust through trial and error, I thought, why not get some opinions from the more experienced in hopes of maximizing the potential of making a great beer. So, I'm thinking of...

I decided to try and brew up a batch of edwort's hefe https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f70/bee-cave-brewery-bavarian-hefeweizen-35679/ I followed the recipe to the t except I forgot to make a yeast starter and didn't really have the time to push the brew to another day, so I opted to add some yeast...

Hi everyone. I'm still pretty new to brewing, I've done 2 extract batches, and I'm getting ready to do my first all grain, but I have a question regarding my recipe. I want to make a Classic American Pilsner. I know that most people think I'm nuts for trying a lager as my first all grain, but...

Hi guys, I'm considering making my first cider. I've looked around these forums as well as some other sources but a few things I'm a bit confused about. I have a bunch of questions and I apologize for the long post. The only ciders that I've tasted are commercial examples like Strongbow...

Hi guys, I'm preparing to brew a small, 2 gallon all grain batch of Classic American Pilsner. I'm planning on using Saflager S-23. I will ferment at 53 degrees, and lager at 35. Regarding the starter: I have looked at yeast pitch calculators online, but knowing that lagers require a large...

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to brewing beer, I picked up a Mr. Beer a while back, and had two successful brews from kits with it, but I want to move on to better and more original beer creations. My current financial situation wont allow me to go out and buy any new brewing equipment, so my thought...