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Some extract kit instructions say to use a "gentle rolling boil" during the boil stage of the brew process.. Just curious, how does employing a "gentle rolling boil" impact the brew versus getting your brew pot up to a more hard or violent boil? Some of my more experienced brewing buds say...

(learned a few lessons I think) Brewed a Belgian tripel, hit OG 1.085.. I followed my standard schedule of leaving in primary for 10 days then transferred. (1st mistake - assuming fermentation was complete.). AFTER transfer I checked (1.030).. Then worry set in, waited until this morning (3 days...

Recently upgraded slightly to doing full boils of extract kits, great results.. Anyone have thoughts on a good spring beer extract kit??

Brewed BrewersBest Hopnog 2012 7 days ago, OG was spot on (1.060). Transferred to secondary this morning, FG sitting nicely (1.014). Extract recipe has IBU's at 48-52 for 2.5 gal boil.. Quick taste revealed serious hops, seemingly stronger than what I would associate with IBU's at this level...

Crud, I apologize, i posted same question in general chit chat by accident.. Phone version of forum is a little confusing.. I have a vial of White Labs Belgian liquid ale yeast WLP550, been in refrig since delivered Jun-06-12, "best before date" reads Sep-04-12. Is this date "bible"? I'd...

Have vial of White Labs Belgian liquid ale yeast WLP550, been in refrig since delivered Jun-06-12, "best before date" reads Sep-04-12. Is this date "bible"? I'd like to brew tomorrow but if this yeast shouldn't be used I'm SOL cuz brew store isn't open til Monday. Any input would be greatly...

Hey all, second batch, I bottled 24-22oz + 3-12oz bottles of an IPA about 2 weeks ago, popped open one of the 12oz to see where I was at. Flavor was off the charts, awesome, however pretty flat. Curious, after some review I think the issue is temperature. Pretty chilly up here in Wisconsin this...

Hello from Sheboygan!! I bought my Dad a brewing kit and Brewers Best Falconers Flight Extra IPA for retirement. We brewed it up and it turned out incredible!! I attribute success to having an experienced brewer/co-worker with us while we followed the process. If you know anyone with experience...