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Cutting to the chase I'm not a beginner but I thought I would put it in the beginner forum so everyone can see. I was going to brew my first Lager and after reading this HomeBrewTalk article I'm a little confused. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Racking Why would it take 6...

Kegging 9 lbs Pale Malt (2-row) 12 oz Victory Malt 8 oz Crystal 40L 8 oz Munich Malt Boiled 1 hr. Kegged and set at 12psi for 18 days now. When I fill a glass there is about 1.5 finger head and it sounds like when you pour 7-UP or Sprite in a glass. The fizz goes crazy and then...

I kegged for the first time on Sunday night. I'm doing the set it and wait method. 11 PSI at 38 degrees. There is some carbonation in the beer now but definitely not fully carbed. When should I expect that full head to be showing in my glass?

I've seen a lot of posts and recipes that call for step mashing. I just recently went to a Brewing Huddle where one of the guest speakers brought up that all the step mashing recipes are from older times. The grains a few years back (not exactly how long ago that was) weren't as modified as...

I've checked a few sights out and it looks like I need to take the door shelving out for my two kegs and CO2 to fit in there. I've mostly seen people put a dry erase board on the door but I was thinking of maybe putting a chalkboard in there instead, go a little old school. I do have a...

Ok I'm down to the home stretch on completing my kegging system. The only items I need is a CO2 Tank and a Regulator. I've been piecing it together because it's too expensive to buy it all at one. I bought a Gas Distributor (Manifold) so I can hook the regulator up to the manifold and shut...

I'm at a stand still converting my Sanyo 4912M to a kegerator. I'm trying to find the line that goes across the top before I drill my hole but the alcohol and cornstarch trick is not working. I've applied a thick, medium and thin solution with no results. Is there something I'm missing on...

I'm sure there are posts on the site with the same question but they may be a little outdated. I know the Sanyo has been discontinued so I'm wondering what would be the exact match out there in stores right now? I was looking for the Sanyo 4912.

I recently purchase a Wyeast Activator pack 2565 Kolsch. I broke the activator around 8am the other day and by 11pm the pack really didn't expand at all. I called the brew supply store and they said it shouldn't be a big deal if I'm making a Starter. Well I made my starter last night...

I was wondering what the best propane burner would be to make 5 gallon batches. Basically I'll be boiling around 8 gallons in a 10 gallon SS kettle. Will a 54,000 BTU propane burner be good to use or is that too small? This is the one I was looking at...

I'm new to all grain...basically new to homebrewing but I'm jumping straight into all grain. I have all the equipment I just need to know the finally "detail" on amounts of water to use. If someone can help out on this. Basically if you are making, say a 7.5 gallon batch, do you trying...

I was wondering what the best way to clean brass is? I just bought brass pieces for my mash tun and just bought a brass wort chiller. I would like to clean them before I use them. Is PBW the best way to clean them?

What is the best way to remove bottle labels? I've heard two different ways and I want to make sure they are good. Adding Bleach to water and letting them soak for two days or adding Oxy Clean to water and letter them soak for 45 minutes. Would either of these ways work? I just don't...

I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a mash tun. I have all the parts to make the mash tun I just need the cooler. I want a flat bottom (no wheels) 50 qt cooler. I looked at Walmart and the Igloo I found was $24.00. Is that a good price or can I get the same quality...

If you can't tell I'm new to homebrewing. I'm still waiting for xmas so my very nice wife will give me my kit so I can start brewing. Anyway, I downloaded the BeerSmith trial software and was looking through the all grain ingredients. The instructions say Step Mash In - 45 Min Step...

I'm new to homebrewing and will be picking up a northern brewer kit for xmas. They have a 10% off sale right now so I think it's the perfect time to buy. I do have a question about the Kettle. I'm going to be picking up a 7 gallon stainless steel kettle and was wondering if a gas stove will...