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SWMBO and I are headed to Austin, Texas in early May. It will be a very short trip, just two nights, to see Wilco at Stubb's. So, I'm trolling for brewpub, bar and restaurant suggestions. Let's hear 'em! :mug:

I saw the six-packs in BevMo today...read the box, but didn't buy one. Who's had them, and what did you think? Bummer about McDole's IIPA not getting made this year, but hopefully SA will make good on it next year. SA did make a small batch of the IIPA, and sent a keg out to a local...

I'm getting ready to build a simple all-grain system, and am looking for a bit of advice. This forum has been invaluable for reading up on this stuff, but I need a bit of a reality check. I want to go simple, and relatively cheap. BUt I do see the value of spending a bit more at the outset...

A brew bro has a nice aluminum kettle with a threaded fitting on the bottom, into which he has installed a brass spigot. The joint leaks, and we're wondering if standard Teflon plumbers tape is OK to use for this application. My cursory Googling of Teflon suggests it will be fine (no thermal...

A question for the helpful experts: I have about a cup of yeast slurry (WLP 002) that's been sitting quietly in my fridge for about three months. I'd like to use it this weekend; should I just warm it up and pitch the whole thing, or make a starter with a smaller amount? I'm leaning...

I am in no way affiliated with this place, but I've been eagerly awaiting it's opening for several weeks now. Bay Area peeps might want to give it a look. www.thetrappist.com From their website..."Featuring 15 Rotating Taps and Over 120 Specialty Bottles. No Big Corporate beer." :mug...

I have a batch of Ed's apfelwein which appears ready for bottling. It's been in the primary for nearly six weeks, and has finally fallen clear. OG = 1.071 FG = 1.001 :drunk: That Montrachet yeast is mighty impressive... My question: do I need to add yeast to the bottling bucket...