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Been reading through the forums and lots of debate on a frig vs. freezer to ferment and store beer. Here is my problem… beer ferments too high in a better bottle even when kept in a cooler filled with water, wrapped in a towel and rotating out frozen ice bottles. At best I can keep the...

I posted this in the DFH 60 Minute thread but thought I might get more of a response in this forum. Used Yoopers extract recipe. Slightly modified due to some specific ingredients not available at local HBS. Primary (70-74*) – 2 weeks Dry hop primary (70-75*) – 1 week Carb at room temp...

Anyone have an extract recipe for a good dark brown ale? I want to make one for Fall. I have the DFH 60 Minute IPA dry hopping right now and as soon as I bottle it, I want to get another brew going. I had a great brown ale at the Union Kitchen & Tap in Encinitas a few weeks back and can’t...

I have a 20qt stainless pot I use to brew with (5 gallon batch). I usually only use 2-2.5 gallons for the boil as I am afraid of a boil over (has not happened.... yet). Is there any significant reasons to increase the amount of water in the boil (if possible) to make a better quality beer...

I did several searches and was not able to find any Extract recipes. If no one has an extract recipe for it then maybe I'll have to try the one at Austin Homebrew. Prefer to buy ingredients myself to support the local homebrew shop. Thanks! :mug:

Plan to brew the Thunderstruck (Yuri) extract recipe this weekend. I read the entire 35 page thread so thanks to everyone (especially Yuri) for all the great info. Seems consensus is to roast 100% canned pumpkin for 30- 60 minutes (60 minutes is better?) at 350* and let cool. Then add...

Made my first brew (American Wheat) yesterday afternoon. All went fairly smooth and was easier than I expected. No boil over! I pitched yeast a lil high (mid 80s) but all was ok this morning with air lock bubbling about twice per second and lots of activity. Wort temp was high at 78 but I...

Hello! My 1st post and been lurking here for a few weeks. So much great information to read and techniques to learn. Got a brew kit for my birthday a few weeks back. The Brew Hut - Super Ultra Mega Deluxe Brewing Kit Going to brew my first beer this afternoon (American Wheat). A...