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    HELP - Continuous off flavor

    I have been experiencing a kind of "grainy" flavor to many of my batches lately - I'm not sure what the cause of the flavor would be. I am back and forth between 2 potential causes: 1. Low mashing temps - I really don't trust any of my 3 thermometers. 2. New grain mill - Could my crush be...
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    Freezer Help

    I was just adding a wooden collar to an old freezer to convert it to a keezer - I was adding some mending plates to the inside of the freezer and all of a sudden... a hiss. I have tried to plug it - the hissing seems to have stopped. Is the freezer ruined?
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    Yeast and wheat question

    I would like to make a Belgain white similar to the Blue Moon product for the Mrs (she loved it in college). I tried a wheat beer earlier, and which ended up with very strong clove/banana flavors - probably correct for the style, but not exactly what I'm after Has anyone tried using a dry...
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    First Wort Hopping Question

    Long time lurker here, I'm considering introducing some first wort hops into my house APA. The hops schedule I usually use is: Chinook .3 oz : 1 hr Pearle .5 oz : 30 Min cascade .5oz: 15 min, 5 min, dry (1.5oz total) I'd love some expert advice as to the best way to modify the schedule to...
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    HLT pump question

    What type of pump would be acceptable or pumping water from a HLT to a mash tun? I know there are the high temp March pumps for about $150 that are acceptable for very hot wort. I am wondering if there is a lower cost option for pumping only water, and if it needs to be food grade. Any thoughts?
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    Hops Storage

    Anyone have any advice regarding storage of dried hops for a longer term (say 1 year). I have been considering: 1. Food saver with mylar bags (most expensive) 2. Food saver with just the plastic (cheap, but I don't think it's an O2 barrier) 3. Food saver with aluminum foil inside the...
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