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Hey everyone, So i finally got back into brewing..... and i just discovered my keezer no longer works!!! I had decided to bottle my beer anyways but now its just bothering me that i cant get it to work. I run it with a ranco controller. I've checked the wiring on the controller several times...

Hey everyone, Well after an excrutiating break from homebrewing (about a year), I want to make some brew today since the weather sucks and is keeping me from fishing. Problem is i never quite finished my MLT. I had assembled all the parts, but noticed that the parts that seal at the spigot...

Hello everyone! My b-day is coming up, and it just so happens that i should be ready to do my first all-grain just in time. (if i can come up with some money for a wort chiller). That being said, what should i make? I really like amber ales, APA's, and Hef's. actually havent made a hef...

I dont know if its something new, but i just saw a commercial for some special program about the history of beer thats on the history channel tonight @ 10pm. (western) . thought yall would like to know! lord knows I'll be taping that. -Sam ps. the commercial said the average American...

I apologize, as im sure this has been answered before but i couldnt find a straightforward answer. Im just diving into PM and am trying to figure out some future recipes. so the question is: how do you convert lbs of base malt (say 2-row) to lbs DME (light?)? thanks, -Sam

hey everyone, Im a few brews deep now, and on my last one i prepared my first starter. My question is regarding yeast nutrients. I know some people add them to old/ out dated yeast or just to boost the rate of cell division in starters. anyways, lets just say i remembered i had some...

Hey everyone, Just did a big group brew with some buddies I introduced to brewing this last weekend, and i feel that im ready to move on from all extract brews. Because of warmer temps in the house though, I was thinking a hefe would be best. I like the sounds of the honey hefe recipes i...

Hey everyone, I doubt this is a first, but in all the threads I've read I haven't seen it. Due to fate's intervention, my kegerator isnt available. My apfelwein is ready so i need to bottle it. but being the impatient person i am, I was wondering if I can just force carb it with my kegging...

Hey everyone, I tried to search but had no success. Im wondering what the upward range of fermentation is for the Edworts Apfelwein recipe? Its pretty hot here in Socal, and my family isnt fond of running the AC 24/7. average temp is prolly upper 70's downstairs so with a cold towel and fan...

Hey everyone, I am a student at the University of California Davis and finished writing a short paper last night. It was a final for a fish reproduction class, but the assignment was to read an assigned scientific research paper,summarize it, then identify a research/management problem the...

Hey everyone. My first batch just finished carbinating and when I went to try it it was all foam. So i checked the usual stuff, turned the temp down a little and lowered the pressure. Let it sit a while and tried again, still the same. So today I went and bought 10' of beerline because my...

Hey everyone, My first brew is just about ready to keg. So a day ago I added a tbsp of gelatin as per the instructions. my question is: shouldnt this stuff sink? I checked on the beer today and noticed snot-looking stuff floating at the top of the carboy. At first i panicked and thought it...

hey everyone, Just thought I would put up some pics of my new baby! Its pretty basic, just a used frigidaire freezer I got off of CL. I'm using a Ranco temp controller, it holds 3 kegs plus the tank on the hump. At most i think i can fit the 3 kegs, tank, and one carboy. For now i'm using...

Hey everyone, I just got in my Ranco temp controller, but im not sure how to hook up the power cords. theres only six contacts so i know it can only go a few ways, but a simple snapshot or basic instructions would really help me out. I am normally good with wiring but it came with no...

Hey everyone, My first batch is fermenting away, but I was wondering how often or when I should test my SG. I know to test to see if its ready to bottle/keg but is there any reason to test in between? I just dont remember, so I was wondering what you all do. Thanks, Sam :confused:

Hello everyone, I was buying everything to get started up at my local brew shop today ad somebody told me i should check this site out. So just figured I'd say hello because I'll probably be need your help in the near future. I'm actually in the middle of my first brew right now! Hopefully...