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If you had to use the dlow meter until you could get a new gauge what would you set it at?

So I'm taking my first beer ever I've always bottle-conditioned before. And as I'm putting CO2 into the beer The Keg I noticed that my CO2 regulator is not set up for pounds per square inch but setup for cubic feet an hour or liters per minute I'm not sure what I should use or how much right now...

I am new to kegging. I have a tank and keg I have lines but no regulators. Can I use one from welding supply store instead of ordering online?

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Question I have a friend who just gave me a multi tap Keezer and a couple kegs. Would a 5lb tank be large enough for 2 to three kegs at a time?

Hey Brewers, I have a question? I am getting ready to brew a spiced ale Old Fezzi Wig style. Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon. And Orange zest. I am just not sure how much spice to use for 5 gallons. Any thoughts? Mike :mug:

Dear Genuinely, First You must remember to watch how much water you use, following the directions. Do you end up with more beer than expected? Do you boil for the recommended amount of time. does the wort reduce? When you boil you concentrate the wort. How long do you let it ferment? What...

I plan on brewing a imperial black IPA. And I bought 1 lbs. of whole leaf cascade hops. 5 gallon batch how much hops do I add after fermentation is complete. I figure I will leave them in for 1 week just prior to bottling. I just don't know how much. The recipe I am basing this on uses just...

Thanks everyone for your input.

Question I am getting ready to brew an Imperial Dark IPA. And because I don't have a way to regulate temp. I need a heat tolerant yeast. My house at times gets to be 78-80 degrees. Can I use a Belgian yeast to make an IPA?.

Good evening, I just bottled my latest beer. And checked a final gravity. The OG was 1.04 the FG was 0.94. equaling 13.13 abv that seems way to high. Could that be accurate? It is a wort challenge I re-boiled 2 of the 5 gallons added 2 tbsp. coriander, 2 oz. of cascade hops with 15 min left...

I have a question I hope someone can help. After the boil I added hop pellets. Should I strain the wort prior to placing it in the carboy or just pour it in and hope it settles. I do strain the wort will the flavor be weaker? Thanks Mike:mug:

Thanks for the link very informative.

I just read that you should not squeeze the grain bag to express the liquid left inside. I just did an all grain batch and squeezed the hell out of it then I poured water through it and squeezed again until I had close to the max water, 5 gallons. Is this bad I squeezed the bags last brew but I...

I am brewing coconut porter. I the recipe says to add to secondary. I don't use a secondary. It has been fermenting 8 days. No more bubbles. I plan on letting it sit and clean up for 1 month ( 3 more weeks). How long should I wait to add the fresh toasted coconut. If I did it today or tomorrow...

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Sounds like friendly BS. If he continues Challenge him to a friendly competition at your local beer club meeting. Remember Unless you are doing this to make a living it is all in fun. Don't ruin a friendship over a little bravado.

Yesterday I brewed my Coconut porter. Put in my room ( the most consistent temp around 75 degrees) And this AM noticed it was bubbling. I also noticed a sulfur smell A very very strong sulfur smell. I have brewed 4 batches before and never had this smell. I think it is the yeast I'm using I...

I just brewed yesterday my Coconut porter. Put in my room ( the most consistent temp) And this AM noticed it was bubbling. I also noticed a sulpher smell. I have 4 batches before and never had this smell. I think it is the yeast I'm using I used 2 pouches of Wyeast London Ale III in this 5...

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