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Not so much a beginner's brewing question, I've been going for 6 years, but there are still some cool things out there I don't know about. First, some info about my setup. I have a 16 gal kettle, nice wort chiller, 10 gal Mash Tun, gas burner etc. I don't really have the space for pumps, etc. at...

So this is technically our second batch. We let the first ferment a little longer than our taste buds preferred, a bit vineagary, so we backed it off this time and it tastes good, right around 3.0 pH and bottled in swing tops. To take a step back, we are fermenting in a 2-gallon jar. The first...

I'm not a big fan of wheat beers, but I don't mind Belgian whites, not as much banana clove to me. Anyway, I have a group of people interested in a wheat beer from me and coming up on fall wanted to incorporate some autumn flavors. Other than pumpkin, any other flavors recommended to help a...

Ordering some ingredients for a Kolsch style brew this weekend 9lb Pils 1lb Munich 0.5lb Honey Just found out from my LHBS that they are out of Pils. What's the best combo to get close? I was thinking 75% Pale and 25% Vienna, would something like that work, or am I way off? Thanks!

So I recently moved and got my keezer going again here. I had a little left in a keg from before the move and just kegged a second beer. The first keg is almost kicked, so I'm not too concerned with that one. The beer I just kegged however sat on CO2 at 20-25 psi over the weekend, 3 days, and...

Updates in red Brew Method: All Grain Style Name: American IPA Boil Time: 60 min Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume) Boil Size: 7 gallons Boil Gravity: 1.062 Efficiency: 70% (brew house) STATS: Original Gravity: 1.079 Final Gravity: 1.022 ABV (standard): 7.48% IBU (tinseth): 73.18 SRM...

I am adapting a recipe I saw where they used dried cherries and steeped them in first runnings and added at the end of the boil. To use in a more Christmas theme, I thought about trying the same thing with dried cranberries. The biggest thing I'm concerned with is that the cherries went into a...

I'm considering getting a weldless valve kit for my boil kettle, but given apartment space restrictions and a crappy IC, I use my rope tub to help cool down the wort. If I add the valve, the pot will no longer fit in the tub, barely does now. Could I drain the freshly boiled wort into a...

So some circumstances have come up and I can no longer brew tonight, but I already broke the nutrient pack in the Wyeast smack pack. I will be brewing in two days however. What should I do with the yeast? Is it wasted?

Got plans for a holiday-esque brown ale with all spice and vanilla. Adapted this recipe from an extract version I had done before and really enjoyed. Just want to make sure the Crystal amounts look ok. I was afraid to go up in the roasted barley too. I went low on the all spice amount for the...

Just got an email about a beginners equipment kit/Oktoberfest ingredient kit for $99. Does not have the pot, but could be a good place to start. Also a deal, $12 for $25 worth of supplies. This is from House of Brews and the kit is True Brew Only two and a half days left on the deal, probably...

I know this isn't the most appropriate place to post this, but I have also placed it in the NC Homebrewers forum, just not sure how many actually know that it exists. So I wanted to extend my coverage. This is really only for brewers in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, but if you are nearby...

Good free opportunity to get your beers out to a wider audience. Homebrew for Hunger in November. I think my brew buddy and I are going to try to enter two recipes to this event. Wanted to let everyone know about it and ask a favor. You have to serve it yourself and I have the kegs and...

First attempt at FWH and my own recipe. I really liked the Citra dry hop I did on my last brew and I understand Cascade is ideal for FWH. I've liked the Magnum and Amarillo on other brews as well, so thought I'd add those in as well. Does it have a chance? Original Gravity: 1.060 Final...

For anyone in the Raleigh area, just had this Groupon come across to me. Need some extra supplies or maybe want to get started, definitely not as comprehensive as the Midwest or Northern Brewer deals, but maybe useful to some. $32 for a 5-Gallon Beer-Brewing Kit with a Hydrometer ($64.95...

Wasn't seeing much love over in the recipes forum, hope it's ok I transfer it over to here. I have a local homebrew competition coming up in June and was thinking about trying a CDA/Black IPA for it. I'm most curious to know if my hop selection will pan out well together, but open to advice...

I have a local homebrew competition coming up in June and was thinking about trying a CDA/Black IPA for it. I most curious to know if my hop selection will pan out well together, but open to advice anywhere within. Thanks Title: Dark Skies CDA Author: Jeff Nelson Brew Method: All Grain...

Some of you may already know about this, but for those of you who don't I thought I might bring it up. Raleigh Brewing Company just (re)opened it's doors two weeks ago. Right off of Hillsborough Street in front of Meredith College. Great new place with some really good beers. Has a HBS attached...

So after determining that I miscalculated my initial dimensions and fixed those I was able to get started. For now, I will no longer need to do a "modular" build, which to be honest I'm pretty relieved about. I plan on doing a coffin keezer, and if I'm still being honest, this will be a mildly...

Looking to get a few ideas and suggestions from the great Keezer builders of HBT. I got one of the Magic Chef 7.0 cuft on sale from HD at the end of last year and have intentions of turning it into a Keezer with a coffin. The issue is, I live in an apartment currently and the best location for...