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Did my first all grain batch of pale ale with a buddy this week. Did a ten gallon batch and it went well until we realized that we had doubled everything from a 5 gallon recipe except the hop additions. Basically the batch has a little more than half of the hops the recipe called for. The...

Hi all! Last year I planted four pots (approx. 5 gallon size) with hops rhyzomes. I did get some hops last year. I stored the pots in the garage over winter (I am in Aurora, IL where it gets quite cold) and put them out again this year, added some compost and they are all growing well, with a...

Hey all, I bought a twelver of Goose Island Honker's Ale and was hoping to use them for home brew after drinking. I noticed the top of the bottle is threaded, even though the caps aren't twist off. Should I stay away from these for bottling or do you think they would be okay? Thanks!

Hi all, I am looking for a couple 15.5 gallon used sankey style kegs to convert for brewing. I am in the Aurora, IL area. Any suggestions for sources that would have legally obtained them? Is calling a brewery for non-working kegs the best answer? Thanks much for your suggestions...