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A friend of mine gave me an old 20lb CO2 tank that has a tank date of 1979, so it is likely to have been filled years before that. It seems pretty full and I was thinking of using it. Any dangers of using it? I know CO2 doesn't go bad, but can the tank corrode causing impurities in the gas...

I am brand new to kegging and I just got me setup in the mail. One of the gauges was damaged, so the company sent me a new one. I was able to get the old one off, it looks like it was some sort of adhesive that was used. What is the preferable method of sealing the pipe thread of the gauge to...

I am on my 5th batch of beer now and I have a noob question that I can't seem to find the answer to here. When I am transferring the wort into the primary from my kettle, how much trub is acceptable to transfer? I know that you don't want to transfer much if any, but I am finding that I am not...

Has anyone used the Target branded Up & Up Oxygen cleaner? I bought a tub of this before reading about people using OxiClean Free that is free of fragrances and dyes. I don't think it has either of them since the color is just white, and it doesn't appear to have any scent to it. Can anyone...

I am looking to purchase a wort chiller but I have an issue with finding the right faucet adapter. I have a pull-out faucet that has a sprayer that doesn't allow for a standard faucet/garden hose adapter. When you remove the aerator you can see that it screws pretty deep into the plastic...

I had brewed my first batch last week and used a new Bayou Classic SS kettle. After cleaning it thoroughly, I noticed that there is some sort of stains or oxidation at the waterline and above. Almost like the bubbled wort on the side made the marks. Is this normal for kettles? Can I clean it...

So my first batch (NB Dead Ringer IPA) is currently in the bottling bucket for primary fermentation at 66 degrees. I have a 6 gallon carboy that I plan on using as the secondary. I called NB up to ask some questions. The first time I called, the rep told me that a 6 gallon carboy is fine for...

So I got to the last step where I needed to add the yeast in for my IPA. I had a small piece of paper towel that was soaked in Star San that was covering the hole in the lid. Well when I went to flip the lid over, the soaked towel dropped in the bucket and I panicked. I quickly took the spray...