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I'm having a hard time applying beer line calculators to balance my keg system and avoid foamy beers. Here is the info I think you would need to know in order to help me: Beer line 3/16 Length beer line 7 ft. (cannot be shortened) The line is cooled Temp of fridge 39(F) Beer line rises 20...

Looking to brew an IPA this week. Have no "C" hops. Have some Galina Hops and an ounce of Cluster Hops. I like a citrusy flavor. Can I throw some grapefruit in the primary and get a decent effect? If so, how many? Any ideas for a hop schedule with what I've got. I'm a novice so I...

I'm relatively new to kegging. How long will my home brew keep after kegging and going in the fridge? Thanks...

After about 20 successful brews (extract) I had a really rough brew day last Sunday. First, as I steeped a pound of oatmeal in my stout I left the bag to sit a few minutes. It stuck to the bottom of the pot and when I pulled on it, it tore emptying the oatmeal in the wort. Then about 1/2 way...

I'm brewing a raspberry wheat (extract-5 gal. batch) I'm adding 4 oz of ID Carlson raspberry fruit flavoring...do I add it after the boil....before pitching the yeast....or when I keg..thanks.

My beer faucets stick after sitting without use for a few days. Should I lube them with keg lube or something...thanks

Brewed an oatmeal stout 3 weeks ago....Brewed an IPA yesterday but realized I was out of yeast too late.....I went ahead and kegged the stout from the primary and just threw the IPA on the cake....It fermenting like crazy but what can I expect my IPA will taste like? Thanks

As an alternative in an IPA... What would be the result if I threw pellet hops in a hop bag into my primary? Could you just throw the hop bag from your boil into the primary and get a positive result.

I've been extract brewing for about 20 batches. When I apply my receipes to the following formula my origional gravities always end up much lower than my estimate. What can I do to raise my OG's? What am I doing wrong during the brewing that might cause my OG's to be so low. Should I boil...

I'm new to kegging..I've got 7 ft. of beer line. The fridge is about 35 degrees. I set my regulator at 12psi, hooked it to the gas inlet on my first corny and shook it for about 15 min. Let it sit in the fridge for about 4 days. Hooked up the beer line and was drawing a nice IPA with about 1...

Obviously, it would be easier to carb my beer if I kept the CO2 tank outside the fridge (wouldn't have to open the fridge so much.) It's also obvious that you can have more beer in the fridge if you don't have the CO2 taking up space. However, does the CO2 last longer if kept inside? What are...

I've got a 3 tap system and currently have a nice oatmeal stout and an IPA running. I'm having friends over for the Super Bowl next Sunday. I brewed a Belgin Wit yesterday (Sat.) with the hope of racking it right to the keg after 7 days in the primary and force carbonating it next Sat. to...

I just need a 4 ft piece of CO2 gas line hose. Can I just get a piece of bulk vinal hose at Home Depot or do I need to order a piece of the thicker walled beverage type line? Thanks

Is there a best combination cleaner sanitizer I can use to both clean/sanitize my beer lines and kegs? Where is the cheapest place to buy it and what is the contact time? Thanks

Getting closer but still having trouble cooling my beer lines. I've got 2 1/2 feet of beer line in fridge and 4 1/2 outside of fridge goiing to dual tower. I ran 1/2 in. vinyl aquarium tubing along beer lines to the tower and back. Wrapped in foil, insulated, etc. Put a reservior of water in...

I can't post a picture but I'll try to describe: Just set up my 3 keg fridge. 7 ft of beer line(s). 2 1/2 ft inside the fridge and 4 1/2 foot is outside the fridge going to the dual tower. I placed regular 1/2 inch aquarium tubing along the lines, insulated well ect. to cool the beer lines...

Got a fridge, tower, etc. and finished my 3 keg set-up this weekend. Its GREAT! I couldn't wait to keg so I took an IPA that was in the primary, put it out in the cold garage for a few days to help it settle some, and kegged/carbonated my first brew. Three days later I drew my first draft and...

I've been extract brewing for about a year. I've always used bleach to sanatize. I just set up a 3 keg system at home and will soon be kegging for the first time. I found a container of LD Carlson Easy Clean No Rinse Cleaner that I got in my brewing kit some time back. Can I use it to...

I'm a 1st time kegger and I'm just waiting for a few more parts to finish off my system. I haven't kegged yet but I couldn't wait to show off what I've accomplished so far....This forum has been a wealth of information and I appreciate the help and advice I've received from everyone over the...

First time kegger...read the directions on my regulator...said to leave the cylinder valve all the way open (said its because the cylinder valve seals in two places) On other stuff I've read it says to just leave it open about 1/2 turn. Does it matter?