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I'm getting frustrated. Nearly every batch I brew has a touch of fusel alcohol. Sometimes, more than a touch. My most recent, 10 gals of EdWort's Haus Ale has the same issue. Actually only half of it does. I spit the batch in half to ferment in two six gallon carboys. They sat side by side...

I just took the first taste of a batch of oatmeal stout. Its not what I expected. Its very dry, with strong roasted (almost burnt) flavors that can only be described as harsh. The word "bitter" also comes to mind. It spent seven days in the primary, two weeks in the secondary, and then...

I made the first batch with my new all grain set-up on Saturday (an oatmeal stout). I made the mistake of letting the water run on the immersion chiller while we went inside for dinner, and over-did the cooling. Then I compounded it by pitching the yeast anyway, rather than waiting for the...

Is it possible to pitch too much yeast???? If so, what are the risks?? I'm shell shocked over my recent Scotch Ale fusel alcohol disaster (Which I am convinced resulted from an under pitch) and would like to throw in a ton of yeast next time around. Thanks...

Guys: I have a bad fusel alcohol problem with an AG batch of Scotch Ale. Probably under-pitched it due to all the freaking' malt. Is there any way of getting the fusel oils out or reducing their strength??? The batch is now in the keggerator and has been for about three weeks. The passage...

Have any of you guys ever used or seen the 10 gal. brew stand made by Fermentap? I use three 15.5 gal converted kegs for AG brewing. Morebeer claims the Fermentap stand will work with converted kegs. I just wonder about stability, and the quality of the burners. I couldn't find any mention...

I have a strange problem with my last AG batch (my 3rd). The first two seemed fine to me. This one came out of the fermenter with a taste I can only describe as "hot." Its really not a taste, but rather a sensation. The beer's been in the keg for over a week and you still feel like your lips...

I recently obtained three 5 litre mini kegs and would like to try putting a batch in them. I think I know how to prime them. My question is this: how do you fill them? Also, do I need to replace the bungs, and if so, does anyone know of a source for those...

This is probably a stupid question, but I'm asking it anyway. First, the background. I just kegged my second batch since buying my first kegging system. I have two corny kegs, a 20 lbs CO2 tank, regulator and related hoses. Seems very slick. With the first batch, I chilled the keg to 38...

My situation: I bottled my first all-grain batch eight days ago. I've done extract for several years. Its an American-style Amber Ale (o.G. was 1.060). It spent seven days in the primary and eight in the secondary. I primed with corn sugar, as I always have. When I opened a bottle last...

Does anyone have a good all-grain Barleywine recipe they wouldn't mind sharing? I'm especially interested in the yeast you've used and how well it handled the high alcohol level during fermentation. Thanks. _______________________________ Say...