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So I made a 1 gallon mead, and have no idea how to bottle it. I feel like my normal bottling bucket is going to leave more behind than it will bottle (between what sticks to the sides and can't reach the spigot). Anyone have anything thoughts or ideas? My only thought is rack to another 1...

So I'm working on building my first mash tun and I ran into a small problem. I installed the ball valve and fittings and everything and it's water tight. However, it's not secured, I can easily rotate it. Not sure if this is a big deal or not. My thoughts are just adding a layer of...

So through a ton of hard work at work, I got a pretty good bonus! woo-who :ban::ban: But, after taxes, SWMBO fees, and such, I'm left with roughly $100. :( What to do? Upgrade, expand, huge beer?? My set up is extract w/ a partial mash on a turkey fryer. I'm not to interested in going...

So I'm making/made a beer for my wedding favor and can't think of a good name. I've been reading tons of threads about wedding beers but haven't found a name I like. Style: Wee Heavy I'm looking for a funny, yet not offensive name. This will be our favor so "grandma approved" is...

So I bought got a chest freezer to turn into a keezer, but due to stupid mistakes by me, I have another week until my temp controller comes in. However, I have a keg (just filled yesterday) that I was planning on putting in there and tapping. Since I can't get the temp correct, what should I...

I'm looking to put the final touches on my bar and the last thing is a keggerator. I got a chest freezer off craigs list, and the next step is to get a temperature controller so I don't freeze my kegs. I looked on eBay and nothing there matches what is shown on NB. My question: I'm on a...

I'm looking for a great festival somewhere in the SE as part of a bachelor weekend. We are looking at within 8-10 hours of central FL (so Carolinas and Mississippi are probably the furthest limits) and around this time next year (March or April) Bonus points if its in (or near) a big city...

The SWMBO is Russian and asked me to make her a russian beer, and since i need some bonus points I've been looking into it. The issue is she hates stouts and that's the only type of recipe I can find. Does anyone have any recipes or any styles that are popular over there? Thanks

Hey, I'm making a sweet potato beer for thanksgiving this weekend and have a quick question. Can I use canned 'Yams' as my sweet potato (instead of a sweet potato mash/pie filling)? Should I use or drain the juice they come in? Thanks

I opened up a bottle of Apfelwein the other day that was utterly delious! On top of being about 8 months old, there was an overwhelming alocholic warmth to it. I had to crack open a couple more to try to find if they all aged that well, and sadly they didn't. My question: Is there a way to...

I'm looking to make a good Wee Heavy and I like 2 types offered by Austin HomeBrew, the 120/- and the Scotch Ale. Both are the same price and the 120/- is 8.9% scotch ale in at 8% abv. Anyone ever make these and can give advice on which to pick? Both sound tasty, but I can't afford to...

So after 6-7 batches, I feel like it's time to spread the love/obsesion and get more people involved. I've invited a group of 5 people over to do a mid-week brew (most think it takes too long, so I wanted to show that I can do everything in an evening) Anyways, what major points should I hit...

Hey Guys, I'm thinking of doing my 1st barely wine. Now I know they take months in the secondary, but I know I'm going to be moving at the end of April. My secondary is a glass carboy, so I'm not too afraid of it spilling or anything like that, but mainly if traveling (~600 miles by car)...

Hey guys, So I just moved, and decided to do a new brew. Everything went fine, except it took a lot longer to bring to a boil then normal, and basically the extra 2.5gal of water i had in the freezer almost froze. I cooled my wort, and then mixed everything the way i normally do, and now my...

So I've finally drank my way through almost all of my 1st beer :drunk: (an Irish Red circa Sept/Oct) and only have a six pack left :( Should I: 1. Invite some friend over, finish them off. 2. Save them for a few more months and see how much aging affects my beer. 3. Just mix them in...

Ok, I have a brew day planned Sunday, but I'm not sure what to make, I'm down to 2 choices: IPA or Honey Blonde, both are extracts Recipes: IPA (modeled loosely after DFH's different IPAs) 6# Pale DME 3# Amber DME 3# Dark DME (yes that much, looking for a heavy, high abv) Seep at 155...

Ok, I know the pro's to using a secondary, and that you don't need one... etc etc etc, but I have this question: I recently decided to make Apfelwein in my secondary, so I don't have one open. I want to keep aging (read as don't have enough empty bottles :D ) the ale in my primary, should I...

Edit: **Follow up questions posted below, thanks Hey, I made Edword's Apfelwein and am having a few problems The reciple was 3 gal apple juice 2 gal apple cider (all 100% juice, pasterized,) 2lbs dextrose 5.5g redstar wine yeast So the questions: 1. everything I've read said that there...

Hey guys, So I'm fairly new, this is only my 3rd batch, and I love pumpkin beer, so I made a batch for nov/thanksgiving. The problem is after about 2weeks + of being in the fermentor, I still haven't seen any bubbling or foam (I have a glass carboy as my primary) . I called my local brew...