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I bought me 2.5 gals of fresh cider from a local orchard, unpasteurized no preservatives. I took the half gallon and warmed it up over the stove and mixed in 1lbs of amber DME, and about 0.25 lbs of Maltodextrin to add soem sweetness. Then I put it in my carboy with the 2 gallons of fresh...

I am trying to get my E-keggle up and running and I have a question about the type of heating element to use. Someone has a brand new 3500 watt HWD element that said I can have for free. Is it okay to use a HWD? I have seen most people use a low density is there any big difference besides...

I have a bunch of guys that I brew with, usually 3 or 4 batches at one time. We all just converted to all-grain! It has been a smooth transition but we use a ton of water cooling down that many batches with my wort chiller. Has anyone ever used a pump to sort of circulate the water to cool...

Hey guys I did my first wheat beer last night All grain. Very pumped! I used the Safbrew WB-06 because I wanted to go straight wheat style. It says to ferment at 59-75 degrees. Is there any problem if i ferment in the mid to low 50's? Or is that too cold for that yeast?

Anyone ever try crisco? I don't have any keg lube and I tried crisco last night as i kegged my lemon blonde ale. Seems like it works great!

So I have been kegging for a bit and want to get a faucet for my mini fridge. I know everyone loves perlicks but I can't spring the extra cash at the moment. Just went all grain and drained my brew-money! How long will a chrome plated faucet last me? Can I get a year or two out of it? Takes me...

Hello I have an older mini fridge I got for free and I think the thermostat is on the fritz. I have it on level 1 and that's the warmest and it's running about 37 degrees. I just kegged my first beer is that to cold for the keg? I had rootbeer kegged and it froze it solid haha. I know beer has...

So I am pretty new to homebrewing still but I just picked this recipe up from a new local homebrew store in my area. I am very excited to brew it! Let me know your thoughts on it! Exit 183 Wit Beer Malt Extract: -6lbs Briess Bavarien Wheat malt extract Dried Grains: -1/4 lb. Raw wheat...