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Hi Everybody. This is sort of late notice--entries are filling up fast--but the 2014 Peach State Brew Off registration is open. You can register, or sign up to help as a steward or judge at http://coverthops.com/psbo The main event will be in Avondale Estates on March 29th, 2014. The day...

Howdy, I've got a rye pale ale in the fermenter about 3 weeks in. I used WLP041 (Pacific Ale), which I never have used before (5 gal batch with ~1.7 L starter). The gravity has dropped appropriately to about 1.012 (could go lower I guess, but this is just about where I wanted it). However...

I posten in the General forum, but saw this forum, and thought I could get some suggestions from you guys. What pubs/brewpubs/breweries are in and around Jackson, MS? Where should I make a point to visit? Thanks!!

I'm headed down to Jackson, MS, later this week, and I was looking at brewpubs or restaurants/pubs with particularly goodish beer selections, and I can't really find any by Googling. That surely can't be the reality. So, Mississippi folks, what should I not miss in Jackson?

I had an English Mild a while back, and it had a wonderful tea-like quality to it. Not sure if it was a little astringent, had some tannin to it, or what. Can anyone help me formulate a recipe to make a mild that would be like that? Thanks!

Hey guys, I recently acquired some Firestone Challenger racetrack-lid kegs. I'm having trouble getting them not to spew liquid out the quick disconnect when I plug it into the out post. These are the kind that have the little annoying white nylon washers inside the post. I don't have...

Hey guys, I'd like to brew a Belgian-like IPA with lots of peppery Belgian yeast character. Two things I need advice on: 1) I've never used Belgian yeasts, so can you guys recommend some? Just based on descriptions, I was thinking maybe WLP530 or 550, but don't let that limit your own...

Hey all-- I'm going to be out in LA and Santa Maria, CA next week, and I wanted to see what you guys can recommend to me as can't-miss brewpubs, breweries, etc in the area. In LA, I'll be in the Westwood area most of the time, and I won't have much time to venture out into the city too much...

I'm going to have a pretty hefty Kolsch II yeast cake next week. What should I put on top of it? Obviously, I just made a Kolsch (my first of this style), so what other styles would go well with this yeast?

We're headed out Friday morning for San Antonio and will be staying very near the Riverwalk. Does anyone have suggestions for can't-miss brewpubs, breweries, or local beers? (Or anything else worth mentioning for that matter). We're already planning on going to Blue Star brewing--it seems to...

I'm looking at a couple of different propane burners on Amazon, but I was wondering which ones you guys have used with success. They don't have a lot of "technical" info on there for comparisoin, and anyway, real-world experience would be more helpful. I use a 12 gallon aluminum brewpot, which...

Hello all, I'd like to buy a mill, but I don't know really what I'm looking for and could use some advice. I don't need anything too fancy, just something that will crush my grain adequately and that will preferably be easy to run with a drill. Looks like everything I've seen online so far is...

Hey guys, I brewed a lager with a friend in another city about 3 1/2 weeks ago, I brought all my equipment, he supplied the stove, carboys, and basement for cool fermenting temps. We measured the OG with my hydrometer (1.040) and expected to get to under 1.010. Now, the problem is all he's got...

Hey guys, I brewed a lager with a friend in another city about 3 1/2 weeks ago, I brought all my equipment, he supplied the stove, carboys, and basement for cool fermenting temps. We measured the OG with my hydrometer (1.040) and expected to get to under 1.010. Now, the problem is all he's got...

I'd like to try growing three different hops, enough for some variety, but few enough to realistically take care of. I'm thinking I'd definitely like to get Cascade growing, it's very versatile. I wish I could get Amarillo for the straight delicious juiciness it brings, but alas.... What other...

Hope this is not too off topic, but I'm wondering if anyone has seen a place with a good price lately for a 10 gallon round cooler in or around Atlanta. I'd really like to pick one up for my next brew (as an upgrade to my plastic bucket/blanket system), but $50-70 is just too rich for my blood...

I've been brewing by myself for a while, and I'd like for it to be a more socially-engaging activity. I also have a friend who'd like to learn some things too and who'd like to be involved. I'm wondering, how do you guys divide up the labor and not get in each other's way when brewing with a...

So, I harvested the yeast from the bottom of my primary fermenter, per the sticky on washing yeast. Some of it I saved, but a good portion of it I put into a starter in order to use on Sunday. This is my first yeast reuse and starter--I have always bought a fresh smack-pack in the past. I...

Hi everybody, I decided to try out some rye in my next batch, and I really want some good rye flavor in it. I am using 25% rye, 15% Crystal, 60% American 2-row. I'm wondering though what sort of mash schedule I should use. Typically I do a single-infusion since I've got a zappap type setup at...

Hello all, I've been brewing awhile, but I'm new to the forum, so any help you can give me would be great. I have tried brewing two ESBs, both using Wyeast 1968. The first was a partial mash recipe, and it turned out kinda gross. At the time I blamed it on the LME. Fast forward many...