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I'm into my second AG brew and will start my 3rd in the next couple of weeks. First batch(black ipa) didn't collect much data but seem to hit most of the numbers(mash temps & OG) 2nd batch(kolsch) collected more data. Hit mash temps and volumes but not pre-boil or post-boil SG's. I understand...

This is one of my biggest reason I brew. Perfection is based on your rules. Change a recipe, try a different yeast, ferment at different temps. If it tastes good, drink it.

I brewed a black ipa a while back and kegged it. A tap into it the other day and what do I see, hops floating around. Not sure where things went wrong. Will this settle out over time? It's been kegged for 4 weeks, I'd think that would be more then enough.

From BS: Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Estimated OG: 1.043 SG Estimated Color: 4.0 SRM Estimated IBU: 21.3 IBUs Boil Time: 60 Minutes Ingredients: ------------ Amt Name %/IBU 11 lbs...

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Made a 1L starter for a 10gal batch of black ipa. Split the wort into 5gal buckets. "Eyeballed" 50% of starter into each bucket. 24hrs later one bucket bubbling away, other bucket nothing. Pop the lid a see what's going on? Give it a gentle stir? Move to warmer area? Any...

So tomorrow is the day. First ever AG and we'll be making a Black IPA. Wish me luck. I've been told this could be an 8hr day. Other brewers I know say they can not break the 6hr mark. Tonight I got my grains crushed and starter going.

Made a batch of caramel apple cider from recipe found here. First batch I made last year was a hit, so let's do some more. Problem with this time is I miss read recipe directions and over shot OG by a lot, 30pts a lot. Added 6lbs of dextrose when after reading directions 3 more times figured I...

Is it as simple as cut&paste from My Documents folder to a folder on the network drive? And should I overwrite my program files on the laptop with the files from my PC. Here's what I'd like to do. Work on recipes and such at PC but use laptop on brewing days or in my brew cave.

I own this Milwaukee Super Hawg http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/corded/1680-20 But specs say 450rpm in low. My idea is to use this Rockler Variable Speed Control http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10760

Found this mill on a search of eBay this morning. Anyone have any knowledge of this company/product? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barley-mill-barley-grain-crusher-grinder-mill-Maltmill-Home-Brewing-grain-/140954992480?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d1927f60

I activated a Wyeast smack pack under the assumption that my wife understood 4 hrs to brew meant 4 consecutive hours. Now, how long is the yeast good for? Package is inflated, can I but it back in refrigerator and brew in a few days?

I'm looking for stainless steel 1/2" NPT male x 3/4" hose barb. Any ideas? I've looked for it at bargainfittings but no luck.

Got a call today from a local orchard. They gave me 4gals of cider that has just started to "turn". Any ideas? KISS, add some campden, wait, add yeast.

Can someone explain what "mash tun weight" is and what it is used for? This is for BeerSmith2

Here's my plan, yes/no and idea changes welcome. Re-steeping grains saved for some extract brews. Irish Stout: 4oz - Chocolate Malt 4oz - Caramel 10L 4oz - Roasted Barley 4oz - Flaked Barley Porter: 8oz - Caramel 120L 4oz - Chocolate Malt 4oz - Black Malt Steep grains for...

Brewed pumpkin ale extract kit from midwest supplies. Now i read the reviews and if following the directions, beer has water downed taste and no pumpkin or spice flavor. I tasting the hydrometer sample from the secondary. Idea is to get more canned pumpkin, add a little water and boil to...

Beating a dead horse here but first time kegging. 1. Clean and sanatize keg.(No S*** Sherlock) 2. Fill keg with beer. 3. Pressurize keg with 30psi of CO2 and purge to clear out O2. 4. Cool beer at serving temp for 24hrs(36-40degrees) 5. Pressurize keg with 30psi of CO2. 6. Shake/roll to...

Was bottling some cider last night and some bottles broke just below the cap. I'm thinking defective or weak spots in glass.

FYI - Cranston Welding Supply fills tanks onsite. Was quoted $11.28 for 5#.