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Hey all, I went to my LHBS, and wanted to pick up a High ABV version of my fiance's favorite beer. She likes ESB's. I called them and asked them to put together something for me. Now normally Dan is there recommending things for me since I am a new brewer. This time he was out and his...

So I am bottling up my second batch. Everything seemed to go ok. When transferring to bottling bucket it seemed very clear. I took a sample and it has almost a wine type smell. It has a bit of a harsh alcohol bite to it. Can anyone explain what might have happened or if this alcohol twang will...

Hey all, :mug: I am a new brewer, however I wanna start assembling an all grain set up. I am an auto tech so the importance of buying quality the first time is more appealing then constantly upgrading. I would also like to go all grain as soon as possible. :fro: Would you guys suggest...

Hey all, 3 weeks ago I brewed my second batch, a chocolate oatmeal stout. While I was cleaning I siphoned cleaner through my auto siphon and then I siphoned sanitizer through it and left it sitting in the bucket full of sanitizer with sanitizer in the tubing. When I cleaned up the sanitized...

Hey everyone, :mug: I am brewing my second batch. It is a 7% Oatmeal stout. After a couple days my fermentation slowed way down and the kraussen was sticking to the sides. So in my infinite wisdom I gave the fermenter a few good swirls. My intention was to suspend the yeast and get a little...

So I brewed this recipe and I am about to bottle in the morning. I wondered if anyone could offer me there opinions on how this recipe may taste if things turn out right. I am a new brewer just wondered what I could expect if anyone has done a similiar recipe. 2 3.3 lb cans Briess golden...

Hey everyone I thought I would post a detailed story about my first brew. :rockin: I drink alot of IPA because its got a high alcohol content for the beer available at the local stores. So I decided to brew an IPA for my first brew. I debated on buying my kit online but instead I went to a...

Hello everyone, :mug: My name is Ken. I wanted to introduce myself and look forward to talking with you all. I am new to brewing and have my first batch fermenting now. Its been 9 days so far and I have yet to peek to see how its doing. I cant wait to bottle and try the brew. :pipe...