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Hey all. I am working on a recipe and could use some help. I know this is not a typical red ale, but I think this will turn out like a red ale with a more roasty flavor. How does this recipe look? Any suggestions to make it better? BIAB Method, 90 min boil. Ingredients: 12 lbs pale malt 4...

I need some help. What should I do about a fermenter that is over flowing? I pitched the yeast yesterday late afternoon, and it's going nuts! Take a look at the photo and let me know what I should do. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Hey all, Can anyone tell me if there is a smaller option than a corny keg? When asking, I am not referring to gallon size. I am looking for a keg that is smaller than an 8" diameter base. I do not care what type of connection either (ball, sanke, pin). My buddy gave me his stout (n)...

I am looking for a recipe to utilize the grains and hops I have left from my past 3 brews. Current inventory: Briess 2-row (approx. 25 lbs.), T & F dark crystal (.5 lbs), T & F roasted barley (.75 lbs.) and plenty of Simcoe and Centennial hops. Any help would be great!

I have a quick question. I have been fermenting a batch of hard cider for almost 2 weeks, and I have not come close to the gravity I wanted. I uses Nottingham Ale yeast...can I pitch a pack of S-05 to get this moving?

Hen is it ok to add top-off water to a brew? And should I boil it prior to adding? I know this may be a rookie question, but I have never had to do it. I am currently 3/4 low on a batch I plan to pitch this evening. Any help would be great!

Hey everyone, this question may be asked a tin in the forums. I kegged my 1st brew on Thursday. I put it up to 20 psi...when will it be carbed?

Here's the recipe I am planning to brew tomorrow. I have never used Amarillo hops...do Amarillo and Centennial work well together? Also, which should I dry hop with?

When should I add my dry hops? I am brewing an IPA, which is in primary at the moment. I have had a few people tell me to add in the last 7 days of secondary...is this true?

How many gallons of water should I use for a grain bill of 16 lbs.? May seem like a dumb question, but I am have had efficiency problems in my last 3 brews (my average efficiency is 62%). I have been using Sparge Pal, and its not helping. Thanks in advance!

Ok...I know that this discussion happens on a regular basis in the forums. I am wondering how long I should Cold Crash a pale ale before adding gelatin finings? Or should I even cold crash prior to adding gelatin? Thanks in advance!

I will be bottling a pale ale in 3 days...I was thinking of dying some beer green for St. Pats day. Would that effect anything? Has anybody tried to dye their beer?

Thanks for taking a look at this! I just need to know if this beer is infected? I have not seen an infection like this one. What can I do to fix this issue if it is infected? Any help would be great.

Help!! I brewed an imperial cherry stout, and there is no head after 32 days of bottle fermenting (as well as 14 days primary and 17 days secondary). I have never come across an issue like this. Why can I do to get head (no pun intended)? OG = 1.066 FG = 1.021