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I searched the forums and couldn't find a reference to 3/4" OD copper being used with a HERMS system. My brewing partner and I came across a VERY reasonable (free!) coil of 3/4" OD copper, and are wondering whether there is a reason we shouldn't use it for our herms. We currently use an old...

Sorry in advance for what is probably an elementary question. In regard to the use of a conical fermenter. I think I understand that you can take yeast off with the bottom valve, and transfer the finished beer with the top valve. But in what order? Do you drain fermented beer first and take...

Not sure if this is the correct place to post a "deal", so mods, if necessary move or delete. 1000 gram digital scale from HFT. Weigh those hops! :mug: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=97920

While not technically a beginner, I'm definitely not advanced. My question is in regard to the size of the boil kettle. Is there a size that is too big? For instance if I had a keggle, would any issues arise if I'm only doing 5 gallon batches in it initially? Hope this is not a stupid...

My most recent brew is a cream ale from NB. I do extract brews with partial boil and late additions. Hopefully I'll move to all grain this summer! Anyway, I've done pale ales and bitters in the past. So the cream ale has been in the bottle for just over 12 weeks, and I popped one open last...

...in a very friendly, beer drinking with friends kind of way of course! :mug: Since first coming to this site, I've developed a true love for all types of beer. And I now find "cheap" normal beer (Lite or any other huge brewery beer) almost undrinkable. So when I buy beer, it costs me way...

My British Bitter kit is set for delivery today according to UPS. I was considering adding the extract late rather than boiling for the full time, to control some of the darkness. Here is a link to the ingrediants: http://www.northernbrewer.com/docs/kis-html/1001.html I'll do a partial...

I wasn't sure whether to put this in the bottling/kegging area, but since I'm a beginner, I decided to put it here. My first question is why do we need nitrogen for stout when using a "stout" faucet (nitrogen faucet?)? My second question, is how would it affect my other beers (non-stouts)...

I'm just writing a quick note about a couple of stouts I've tried this week. The first is from Rogue brewery in Oregon. It was their chocolate stout. Very unusual beer for me. You could really, really taste the chocolate! I'm not sure what situation would call for this brew (food pairings...

At least I thought so, and ordered one! 30 qt. stainless. My cost after shipping was barely $50. Hope this helps someone! Go here: http://www.kitchencollection.com/Temp_Products.cfm?sku=00139157&RankThis=Y&catname=Cookware&CatType=N&SCatType=Y&SCategory=Stainless%20Steel& I'm not sure how...

Okay, I'm almost ready to do my first brew (extract). I'm thinking of starting with an English Bitter. I'm looking specifically at Northern Brewer's Extra Special Bitter. I LOVE NewCastle Brown ale, so I'd consider a knock-off if anyone knows of a good extract version. But here's my real...

Sorry for what I'm sure should be a basic question, but here goes. When using a secondary, do you simply rack into the second carboy, or do you add more yeast? And if you don't add anything, how does the fermentation get started again? Is it simply from the introduction of more oxygen from...

Just a quick first post to introduce myself. I'm a complete newb, having yet to brew my first batch of home brew. I was introduced to the hobby by my neighbor, who has been brewing his own for quite a while. I've assisted (and done all the work on at least one occasion) him with his brew, so...