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How much malt have you successfully mashed in a ten gal cooler? I am planning a Wee Heavy and am worried about space. Maybe just do two mashes? Thanks

Is there a lifespan for one yeast cake? I am talking about theoretically brewing say once a week and pitching onto the same yeast cake again and again. How many batches would be appropriate assuming that the recipe was the same each time? Problems?

I recently recieved two "keggles" from a friend. His co-worker began to convert the kegs, apparently gave up, and let them sit outside for a long time before they got to me. They are in rough shape, and now I am wondering what can be done to spuce them up. The tops have been cut... er...

Post a link to a website, and change the text that is displayed? Thanks for any help!:mug: like this - hit edit to check it out.

I brewed an APA and Porter last night and had a blast. I knew ahead of time that I would only have the equipment to cool one batch and not the other. So, I am allowing the APA to cool on its own over the course of 24 hours and then I will pitch the yeast. I know I am risking infection, but oh...

How is the Standard Reference Method of a beer calculated? I have seen beers with SRM's that I would swear are not correct, but what do I know. How is color measured?

I have always brewed with store bought yeast and want to begin washing and reusing yeast for obvious reasons. I have a friend who works at a local micro who told me I can come in and fill a growler with yeast slurry today. How much should I pitch? What, if any, are the problems with pitching...

I have read Palmers take on calculating your mash efficiency and am left with a question. When I take a hydrometer reading of the wort collected pre-boil, do I need to convert that number based on temperature? I measured my OG to be 1.032 pre-boil for six gallons at approximately 150 degrees...

I tasted a delicious Alt Bier the other day and it got me thinking. I have never brewed this style, and didn't find much for recipes from quickly searching around. Does anybody brew Alt Bier? Have a favorite recipe? What say ye about the German "old" beer? :mug:

So I have inherited two brew kettles. They are old kegs and were going to be used as flower pots until I rescued them from such a tragic ending. Anyways, they are in rough shape and I wanted to consult the collective on whether I should restore them and if so, the best method to use. The...

So this isn't the season for this topic, but I figured I would research fish tank heaters to control my fermentation temps in the winter. I keep my brews in the basement/garage and they stay plenty cold in the summer. It is the winter that has me concerned. So, what kind/brand/model would...

What is that dream trip that you have always wanted to take? What has kept you from it? What beer do you envision yourself enjoying on the trip? :mug:

Montana Beer Festival is tonight in Bozeman. Shoud be a good hangover.:mug: http://www.montanabeerfest.com/

All of my secondary fermenters are currently occupied:D and I want to get a brew out of the primary it is currently in, for filtration purposes. I have an empty 6.5 gallon primary I could use. Anybody ever use a primary for a 5 gal batch secondary fermenter? What if any ill affects...

Woke up this morning, started driving to work. Changed my mind and drove to the LHBS. Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. Just finished brewing an APA, brew pot has been cleaned, heating up water for a summer wheat. Yes indeed, today is a good day.:mug:

I was just about to start heating up some water for a brew when I realized I forgot a grain bag. :( I am only steeping 2lb of grain but don't want to drive across town for a bag. Anybody have any ideas on common household items that could be used? :o And I don't care how clean my stoned...

I have a Cream ale that is about to go into a secondary. I want to brew an APA. Can I just pitch the APA wort onto the Cream Ale yeast cake and then aerate? I used some Munton's dry yeast, so this is obviously not about the $1.50, but rather about trying something new. Any suggestions/tips?:mug:

Anybody brew while traveling? I'm not talking about driving to a buddy's house for a session but how about road tripping? Extra equipment? Techniques? Large water tanks? Vehicle of choice?

I brewed this Honey Amber last Mon. and racked it to secondary tonight. I forgot to take a gravity reading until after I racked it (currently drinking barley wine) and saw that it was 1.032 the OG was 1.057. The target OG was 1.040 and FW 1.009. I am obviously way off and it tastes very...

Trying to resolve a friendly bet here. When aerating wort, should the wort be aerated before the yeast is added or should the yeast be pitched and then the wort aerated? Also, when pitching wort directly onto a yeast cake from a primary fermenter that was just racked, is it necessary to stir...