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Well I have a java stout extract kit in the beginning stages of its boil. I have always been irritated with all the hops sediment I get in my primary so today I put my hops in one of the nylon bags that I use for my grains. I am so glad I did not try one of those hops metal balls. The dang...

I am pondering the idea of doing smaller batches of beer so I can experiment a bit. I realize nearly everything is setup for five gallon batches but ingredients can be had in smaller quantities, except for yeast. Do you still pitch a whole little packet or vial of yeast even for a half batch?

I have done a primary and secondary (clarifier) fermenter every time so far. I have a 6.5 and a 5 gallon glass carboy. I joined up here and all the sudden you guys have me afraid of breaking my glass carboys and me bleeding to death on my kitchen floor! Anyways, I am looking at all these...

I brewed up my autumn amber ale extract kit from Midwest brewing today. This will be my third batch of beer I have completed. I did a three gallon boil on my electric stove. I could do it faster on a turkey fryer burner for sure, but on high with three gallons, I get this beautiful rolling...

I am new to this stuff, I have two good extract batches under my belt so far. I don't check any of my gravities. I move it from the primary to secondary (haven't tried just a primary yet) when fermentation subsides and leave it in there for three to four weeks until I don't see any more off...

Thought I would do the courteous thing and say hello in the introductions. I'd say I am in my rookie year of homebrewing. I've produced one bad batch (contaminated somehow) and two delicious good batches using some recipe kits from some brewing supply shops. I am getting more interested and...