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I've started making root beer for the first time (though I'm an experienced beer homebrewer).. followed some instructions online basically that says boil + mix in 4# sugar to 5gal water (bottled purified, not distilled) + extract (Zatarains) wait to reach pitching temp., throw in the yeast (I...

Ok, maybe I'm making this more complicated than I have to but could I get a little help figuring this out? This year we've made "Apple Pie Liquor".. we bottle it in mason jars and give it as gifts for Christmas. Tastes sooo good! I want to make labels this year with the ABV on it.. the recipe...

So I've had my 5 gal of hard apple cider fermenting away for a little over 2 weeks, bubbling slowed so last night I racked it to my secondary... It's going to be pretty strong, ABV is currently around 11.9% I gave it a little taste and think something's a little 'off'.. It was sour, almost "dry"...

So, I'm not exactly a beginner.. I've brewed 4 extract kits from Brewer's Best previously and they've all turned out excellent! Tonight I was transferring my 5th brew, a Kolsch kit, from my secondary to my bottling bucket and gave it a quick taste test as I usually do. I nearly fell over...