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I use a large tupperware that I drilled a bunch of hole in ( all at the same hieght. I then run a garden hose inside the tupperware. The warmed up water just drains out the holes as cold water in coming in through the hose. U can even throw snow into the water. I put my full keggle in this, and...

I did preheat my cooler and my strike water started at 165 degrees. Not sure if it's the cool temps here in the northeast of the snow outside...Thanks for the help.

I am brewing a simple IPA all grain. I started my mash at 152 degree's. I noticed 30 minutes in that I dropped to 140 degree's. I heated more water and brought the mash back up to 152 degree's. I restarted my hour time table from that point. Should I notice any side effects?

I have made a few that should have come with warning labels, " not responsible for comments made to wives after consumpion"

I don't worry to much, Even bad homebrew is still better then store bought. It was an all grain wheat, It should be fine. If not, I know how to make more. Thanks for the responses.

I was in the middle of brewing when I was called into work(law enforcement) and had to put on hold. I had just flamed out. I chilled the wort and covered. 8 hours later ( midnight) I returned to transfer into primary. I pitched my yeast slurry and called in a night. 24 hrs later I went to...

I have a nice batch of cascade hops I picked and dried. It is my first time using hops this way. Should I crush them just before putting them in the boil? I was also thinking of dry hopping with them,what are the pro's and con's? Thanks

Does anyone know if C02 can go stale?. I know that 02 can develop an odd smell if left in the tank to long. My co2 is about a year old. My last two kegs have develop an somewhat bitter flavor. I have brewed the same style of beer, and used the same yeast. The beer tasted good when I transfered...

I made a Ipa using the same yeast, and keged the beer. It had a nice favor, when I tapped it three weeks later, it had the same taste you describe. Is it posible that Co2 can go bad?. I had the same tank of co2 for about a year, just wondering if it could be leading to the off taste?

What happens when the brewer is the cop. We have several officers who love to brew including me. Just remember most dumb questions come out of ignorance. My whole neighborhood know I brew and even comes over to help from time to time. We are very lucky in the Northeast that this hobby is very...

So was I. I can cool down wort in 20 minutes during the summer. I thought with the cold air it would be fine. I thought that 85 would be ok, but I guessed wrong. It could have been 85 right where I placed the themometer, and warmer in the middle. Just hoping it will be ok in the end. Never...

I use a couple of old blankets to wrap the cooler in. works great.

I brewed a double batch on sunday. The first batch went fine, the second took a lot longer to cool down. I had it outside in 15 degree weather with snow surrounding it. It took over an hour to cool. I got it down to 85 degree's( I was running short on time) and pitched my starter. The next...

it's 5 degree's outside, I'm brewing a double batch out in the garage. I was able to get the temp up to 30 in the garage. I have the radio on, I have a home brew, and a good cigar. Does it get much better than that!!!!! I almost forgot, I'm smoking a set of ribs for supper.

The only thing I received was a certificate from my wife good for one full day of pleasure, she is at my command all day. I'm cashing it in tomorrow morning!!!!!!!!!

what was the temp outside your house, If u had it shipped it could have froze. I had thet happen to me last year. I opened the box and the yeast packet was frozen solid.

I just read an article about double batching using the same grains. Just remash and resparge for a second batch. Has anyone had sucess with this method. My thought was to add 3lbs of new grain to the bed and remash. I would make a second starter and add hops per the recipe when doing the...

In my bedroom with anyone of my homebrews watching my wife dance naked. The good part is I use a very large mug. wouldn't want to run out of beer duirng the show!!!!

I started out with the same kit. I now brew all grain and have used the same plastic vessel for over 50 brews. Don't forget that the fementer has a lot of head space, that area has to fill up with gas before you will see any action in the airlock. I don't use the spikot when transfering I use...

I have brewed this several times with great sucess. Both as an extract and with an all grain. I have found adding a bottle of molassess makes it even better. I buy all my supplies from Northen. They are excellent. I have found the longer this sits the better it come out. Must have patiences.