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Brewed a pumpkin ale 2 weeks ago and got about 4.5 gallons out of the batch. Just checked the gravity and it's sitting about 1.024 but should be closer to 1.016. Any suggestions on how to get it there? Or am I stuck with what I've got? Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I know I'm suppose to use beer line cleaner for the kegging system but I was wondering if PBW would work well enough until I am able to get the cleaner? I have to keg in the next couple days and I need to order the cleaner. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I made a very basic wheat ale and it has been in the carboy since Sunday evening. I split ten gallons in to two five gallon batches. I haven't had much activity, compared to the last batch I made. I was curious if adding another yeast vile to each one when I transfer them to secondary if that...

Hi everyone! Just made my first mead and I'm thinking ahead to bottling time. I want to use (5) 1 gallon bottles when it's finished. A couple I want to drink right away but I also want to age a couple. Are there suggestions on what to cap with for the ones I want to age? Thanks Sent from my...

Day two into fermentation and I can smell krausen/yeasty aroma coming through my airlock. Will this affect the overall beer? Is this bad/good/doesn't matter? I don't recall having this issue with previous brews. It might help to mention that I am using a seven gallon stainless steel conical I...

I'm going to start brewing mead and was just wondering if it matters what kind of honey to use. Is there a certain kind of honey needed or will pure honey from the local market work the same?

I am acquiring equipment to begin all grain brewing for the first time. Just wondering if there are any suggestions for what to use for a fermenter. Anything that will work other than expensive equipment?

I want to get opinions on whether anyone has tried this or if it will work. I was thinking that since the wort is suppose to be aerated after the boil process when it's added to the carboy for fermentation, would it have a great affect or even make a difference if the wort was strained into the...

I have a coffee stout/porter recipe and wondered what the difference between these two are. Im not really sure why the recipe would be labeled as both. Any ideas? Does it classify as a hybrid beer? Thanks

I'm looking for a basic blond ale recipe to start with. I want one that I can add ingredients to on my own. Anyone have one they don't mind sharing I would appreciate the help. Thanks all

I made the mistake of refrigerating my beer right after I bottled it. I read this causes the yeast to hibernate basically and reduces the carbonation. If I took these back out of the fridge would they go back to fermenting or am I screwed from here?

Brewed my first chocolate porter. Cracked open a bottle to tonight to try the first one and it had no carbonation at all and although the flavor was there it was very weak. It almost reminds me of a bud light with a little flavoring. Something went very wrong. Suggestions as to what could have...