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I brewed and Oud Bruin Thursday and pitched a vial of WLP 665. I have kept the temp in the low 70's but there is nothing going on in the carboy. No airlock movement no krausen or pelical. Any words of wisdom would be helpful.

I have an all grain Kolsch that has a OG of 1.040 and i used the Kolsch 2565 Wyeast smack pack. I smacked it early in the day and put it in a good spot and it never swelled like the other packs I have used. When I was ready to pitch the yeast, when I opened it, it smelled off like a sharp not...

I am going to bottle my first mead soon and was hoping to get some advice on the steps for still and carbonated versions of bottling. Sorry for such a broad and noob-y-ish question but I would rather get it right than go on assumptions. I have brewed plenty of batches of beer and a few wines...

This a two part question about a partial or mini mash extract beer. Part 1: I am using 12 oz. of crushed pale 2 row malt. Since it is a base malt does it need to be fully mashed for 45 min at a specific temp. or can i just steep it like a caramel malt for 20 min. at a specific temp. like...

I have brewed about a dozen beers and they have all been extract and partial mash kits or using someone else's recipe from a book or magazine. How much modification to a recipe does it take for me to give it my own name? Its not a huge deal but i have a small problem giving someone else's beer...

I just brewed the Brewers Best Pumpkin Porter last night and I followed the directions as they were written. I added 4 lbs. of pumpkin to the wort as it boiled, which was not in the directions, and backed off the spices by about half. I put 4 tbsp. instead of the whole 2.5 oz. packet. So the...

I am going to brew the Brewer's Best Pumpkin Porter tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone has brewed or tasted it? I have looked for reviews but seem to be coming up a little short. I am also planning on using some fresh toasted pumpkin in the boil to enhance the brew just a little bit. I...

I asked my home brew shop for a cork for the top of a 5 gallon water cooler bottle. He said he would sell it to me but did not recomend it because they deteriorate, crack, and eventually leak. He also mentioned the plastics breaking down and blending with the beer. I trust him and passed on the...

I have a regular American Pale Ale fermenting now and want to add jalapeno peppers to it but don't want to add them to entire batch. Not everyone that I will share it with likes peppers and I think a half batch of pepper beer is enough to start with. I was thinking about putting some peppers...

I am going to be brewing a nut brown in the near future and would like to experiment a little. I am open to any suggestions on what to add or any good recipe sources. Thanks.

I am wondering how to accurately calculate the alcohol content of my batch. Thanks for the insight

I have a quick question regarding secondary fermentation. Is it always necessary to put beer in a secondary fermentor and what is it's main purpose. Is it dependent on what type of beer you are brewing? Thanks for the info.

This is my first batch of homebrew and have been checking on it everyday. I am worried that I may be hurting more than helping. I know RDWHAHB but i want to know if lifting the top and taking a peek daily could possibly taint it. I did check the gravity a few nights ago by sterilizing a tube...