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Alright folks, looking for opinions, thoughts and or insight. Last night I picked up a keg from a friend’s house that has been sitting outside for 3-4 years. I intend to turn it into either a HLT or Mash Tun. Anyways, when I began to release the pressure I noticed this intense fruity tart smell...

Hello, After searching numerous threads about panel builds I am humble to ask if there is someone out there who would be willing to put together a wiring diagram based on my intended configuration. Electricity is foreign to me but I have a good friend (licensed electrician) that is willing to...

Just curious if anyone locally is growing fresh hops in the NH / Mass area. I'd like to get or buy some fresh hops still on the vine to incorporate into flowers for someone special. We both share a common interest in craft beer and homebrewing. Thought it would be a really cool idea to have a...

Just curious what other people think. I brewed a Kolsch style on 11/18 using Wyeast 2565 and 12-13 days later in the primary the krausen hasn’t fallen. Looks more frothy. This is a first for me. I’ve read elsewhere that it could be due in part to the 2 lbs of flaked wheat I used in the mash...

Hey everyone. I'm sure the first response will be to give it more time but I'm so eager to find out why this ocurred in my Belgian Dubbel. This was the clone recipe from the book clone brews. The only thing I over shot was my OG. I added too much light DME and ended up around 1.09. I didn't...

Hi, so i am new to kegging with Sanke Couplers. Tonight I transfered my Chimay Red clone to the 1/6 keg and pitched priming sugar and yeast to re-ferment in the keg. The Sanke keg is used but was still holding pressure when i got it. I have since dissassembled, cleaned and bought a brand new...

This is my first time trying to reuse yeast. I've followed the directions I've gathered from this site using the washing technique. The yeast I harvested is White Labs Irish Ale WLP004. To me it looks like three distinct layers. The white creamy top, tan creamy middle layer and the bottom looks...

So I have the following ingrediants on hand and was thinking about brewing up a batch this weekend. The question is what should I make? Or what style should I shoot for based on what I have? Please feel free to be creative and share your thoughts. I dont mind running out and grabbing a few...

So I have the following ingrediants on hand and was thinking about brewing up a batch this weekend. The question is what should I make? Please feel free to be creative and share your thoughts. I dont mind running out and grabbing a few extras to make it special. Briess DME 5.0 lbs Sparkling...