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Had done a Black Cherry Stout kit I ordered from Northern Brewer. It came with a "smack pack" yeast. I had never used a smack pack before and when I opened up to start, the pack was already swollen. I thought that might be trouble. Did it this past Thurs night and then waited and waited. No...

O.K. As some of you know, I want to progress to All Grain. Have been reading and researching mashing, etc. I think I have settled on making my own mash tun out of a 10 gallon water cooler, with brass fittings and valves. Do you all think this is better than the ice chest type?? Anyone know...

Have a question that has been bothering me for a bit. Am doing a little "plumbing" with a conical fermenter. Want to extend bottom drain a bit and place another valve. Can't find Stainless valve around here; only brass. Everyone says to use "food grade" cement or epoxy. Questions: 1...

Just got a new Mini-brew conical fermenter. Had to brew a batch and test it out! Just a few questions though: 1. Fermenter is an 8 gallon plastic. I brewed a 5 gallon extract with grains. LOTS of room at the top. Is this bad? 2. Do not have the rubber gasket thing; Has been about...

Just wanted to say hello and thanks in advance for all the information. I have spent nearly the last two full days on this site just reading. I am sure that you all will have to suffer through some of my stupid questions, but I will be truly appreciative for information. A bit about...