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So the girlfriend loves her some Stout - she also loves chocolate and amaretto. When we went to our LHBS we found an amaretto extract I figure we will add to secondary or to the bottling bucket. This will be her first batch solo. Has anyone here used an amaretto extract and what do you all...

What does everyone use to strain all the particulate out of their wort prior to chilling and pitching yeast?

In iBrewMaster under Mash Steps there are a few things I would like clarified, or more so defined... Basically, when a recipe I have calls for the following: Place crushed grains in a steeping bag. In a large soup pot, submerge bag in 3.0 qts of water at 159F Steep at 148F for 45...

Hey everyone, The roommate and I are looking to do our first lager. Everything has been purchased, and the temp. controller is working well on the garage refrigerator. What are your favorite lager recipes? Does anyone have anything close to a Landshark or other citrusey light brew...

Does anyone have a tried & true summer Kolsch recipe that they would care to share?

Have a simple wheat recipe as shown below. The corn sugar calculation is from ibrew master. How much water do I dissolve the corn sugar in? 16 oz of water? Does the calculation for corn sugar look correct? Upland Wheat Clone Style: American Wheat or Rye Beer Type: Partial Mash Calories...

Who has the best price for the A419 temp. controller? I found one with free shipping on Amazon for $73.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00368D6JA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I'm looking for a good partial grain recipe for a good lager for drinking on the boat this summer. Suggestions? Ready, Set, Go!

I came across this article today as I was reading through Digg, thought the community would enjoy reading it The Secret to Cheaper, Greener Local Beer ALEX GOLDMARK http://www.good.is/post/the-secret-to-cheaper-greener-local-beer/

Can someone please thoroughly explain brewing efficiency to me please? I just am not grasping it. Help me figure out how to calculate it, what it's meaning is, and why its important in brewing. I believe I understand it has to do with the amount of fermentable sugar potentially available...

What temp range is it safe to bottle condition at? My garage is sitting at 50- 54 this winter. I would like to keep the bottles there but can move them if necessary. If it matters on style, I am doing a Bavarian Hef.

So I have this spare fridge a buddy gave to me -- it works, well - but it is dirty as hell, and has an awful smell on the inside. What are your thoughts / suggestions to cleaning this beast so I may convert it to a cold fermentation box and/or keg chiller.

Bavarian Hefeweizen Extract Kit from Northern Brewer is what I'm working on now. Primary is just about done.. Should I rack it into secondary or go straight to bottling? The instructions mention nothing about secondary, but I've read differently in multiple forums.

Here are the three options.. Granite Ware 34-Quart Stock Pot, Black - $43.33 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO7C9C/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Winware Stainless Steel Stock Pot 32 qt - $99.99 Amazon.com: Winware Stainless Steel 32 Quart Stock Pot with Cover: Kitchen & Dining Winware...